This Drive Time marks the 9th anniversary of showcasing great vehicles. Starting in March 2010, our maiden article highlighted a convertible. Nine years and 120 rides later, we do it again. But this isn’t just any ‘ol rag top. Allow me to gush over the exhilarating 2019 McLaren 570S Spider. This is a Supercar in every sense. It’s drop-dead gorgeous …
Surprise! There’s yet another new SUV/Crossover available to help quench a seemingly insatiable consumer market. Yes, it’s fairly amazing that manufacturers cannot build and sell these smaller cargo carriers fast enough. But, ignore what the public craves and well, good luck. Meaning, you cannot just throw any vehicle chum into the water and expect drivers to react in a feeding …
If you pay any attention to what’s on the road or in parking lots, you quickly realize the trendy subcompact-luxury-crossover category is one incredibly popular segment. So attractive in fact, you wonder why all auto manufacturers don’t rush to offer their own delectable model to consider. I wondered that same thing waiting for Cadillac to throw a smaller model into …
I miss actual names of vehicles these days. And while I get the German/Japanese imports continuing to embrace letters and digits, I’ve always enjoyed anticipating focus groups’ final call on what new animals or made up words they affixed to the domestic rides. The latest example is the newly christened 2019 Lincoln Nautilus crossover—replacing the popular MKX. For those …
I saw a recent poll stating that the #1 reason for the spike in SUV/Crossover sales is ease of entering and exiting the vehicles. And with aging boomers still buying nice rides, the trend will no doubt continue until gas prices crest over $4.00 per gallon. That said, many prospective consumers still want some good ‘ol fashioned fun along with …
With the unmistakable popularity of the SUV/Crossover segments, you knew taking the option volume opportunity “to 11” would surely follow. Yes, many long luxury three-row rides will haul folks and cargo in opulence but there’s always someone willing to build and pay six figures for that extra vroom. Mercedes-Benz’ AMG performance division devised the superlative GLS63 that’ll take you from …
Who wouldn’t entertain cargo sensibility mated with Porsche sportiness? When one notices the Porsche brand, immediate visions of quick, superb handling, engaging sound, and downright adrenaline driving enjoyment swirl in our minds. It’s a euphoric belief that their rides deliver on all sensational counts. And now with three four-door options, Porsche is no longer deemed all fun but light on …
For years, Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was their peerless safety features encased in boxes with wheels. They didn’t provide the most alluring silhouettes, but at least you had a great opportunity 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 them. …
I’ve long admired the Lexus brand. The name immediately conjures thoughts of refinement, luxury, comfort, reliability and exquisitely smooth rides. The company is also unveiling sportier, sexier models to change its public persona. Aggressive grilles, rakish silhouettes and incredible tech are now luring buyers of all ages. Like other premium lines, Lexus is aiming to break some molds to attract …
The SUV is a popular and crowded category these days. Everyone seemingly wants one whether it’s an economy-minded crossover or a lavish land yacht. Thus, the ongoing predicament for manufacturers is unlocking consumer preferences to create separation with their products from the masses. In the important ultra-posh segment for the tough to impress, Lincoln appears to have solved the riddle …
