There is an oft-mentioned quote that “size means everything”, insinuating that bigger is better. Sometimes that’s true (elephants, the size of Texas and bank accounts). Yet, the opposite is deliciously valid as well, when surprising yields emit from small packages. Such is the case for MINI and its 2020 Mini Cooper S two-door hardtop. The F56 chassis (launched in 2014), …
The Porsche brand was once synonymous with fast and euphoric handling two-seat sports cars that delivered grins while you deftly barreled around twisty or open roads. Then in 2002, the folks in Stuggart decided it was high time to join the popular SUV crowd. Of course, the car enthusiasts complained the company had sold its sporting soul. Yet, the Cayenne …
Some auto manufacturers are streamlining their product lines — mainly sedans. Sure, SUVs and Crossovers are still in high demand, but sexy sporty sedans continue to turn heads. The demand for those sleek rides is significant enough for companies to find ways to aptly fill their product lines. Cadillac is a good case study. Their SUV/Crossovers sell well. For the …
Silence is overrated when driving a sports car. Yet for some, the relatively new electric powered cars are the latest pick to click. For me, not so much – they’re too, too quiet. Forget silence; I love the appealing sound of a great performance exhaust. The pops and crackles with perfect downshifts are literally music to my happy ears To …
For years, Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was its peerless safety features encased in boxes with wheels. They didn’t own the most alluring silhouettes, but at least you had a great opportunity of arriving in one piece. Thankfully, Volvo designers have heard and delivered on the shouts of customers demanding their safety in beautiful sedan and SUV packages. Good on …
The introduction of a new flagship model is significant for car manufacturers. These are the eye-popping, money-no-object “halo” rides that lure the curious into the showroom—even if they don’t plan on actually buying one—but hopefully stick around to select another model in their budgets. The 2020 BMW M850i Gran Coupe is the brand’s latest Ultimate Driving Machine. It checks nearly …
Boy, does Lincoln got it going on! The upscale division of Ford continues to give the imports headaches upon unveiling the latest of a superb line of Crossover/SUV people/cargo haulers. And the newest model continues the fun trend of given an actual name rather than a forgettable series of numbers and non-sensical letters. The latest example is the newly christened …
The Cadillac Escalade was once the only choice in the brand’s lineup for those desiring luxury and three-row passenger space in a bonafide SUV. While still popular, it has a higher price to match. Thus, Cadillac smartly decided to add another niche product to fill a possible hole between the XT5 and Escalade in size and price—the 2020 XT6 Crossover. …
Unicorn. Most know one as a fairytale horse with a large single spiraling horn affixed to its forehead. Others use the term when frustratingly searching for a near-mythical item. Like when hunting for a ride that provides near-perfect experiences in utter opulence, high-tech toys, runway gorgeous looks and thrilling performance. The 2019 Mercedes-AMG S 63 Sedan proves a Unicorn can …
The Porsche brand brings visions of quick, superb handling, engaging sound and downright adrenalin driving cache, delivering on the euphoric promise their rides check the boxes on all sensational counts. And now with three four-door options, Porsche is no longer deemed all fun but light on practicality. The latest model, originally born in 2015, is the Porsche Macan Crossover (Macan …
