Road Test: 2019 Subaru Forester
Subaru models have edged upwards in price and features in recent years, but this year’s top-of-the-line 2019 Forester Touring is a statement of that aspiration.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD
A good example of Hyundai having something for everyone is the 2019 Kona Ultimate. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive with two engine options, this fun compact crossover has style and versatility for city and freeway driving.
Flash Drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator 4X4
You are not going to find a tougher truck than the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. It only comes as a 4×4 and that’s what it’s designed for, so be prepared for a higher ride height and slightly rougher on-road ride than some of the competition.
Road Test: 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir
For the premium midsize SUV category, the 2019 Buick Enclave seats seven most comfortably in spacious surroundings.
Flash Drive: 2020 Mazda CX-30
The all-new 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be in dealerships mid-December, offering consumers a five-seat compact crossover that will immediately climb to the top of the best-in-class list.
News: Nio Shows Chinese Crossover in Silicon Valley
Nio howcased its ES8 model, an all-electric seven-passenger SUV at this fall’s Infineon OktoberTech conference in Mountain View, Calif.
Road Test: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4X4
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4X4 is about as throwback and old school as you can get. Remove the roof and side panels, lay the windshield flat, and you almost get whooshed back to 1945 when the earliest ancestor of this creature was patrolling the battlefields of Europe.
Los Angeles Auto Show: The Electric Evolution Continues
Manufacturers showcased more than a dozen electrified cars, SUVs and crossovers at the 2019 LA Auto Show, demonstrating the importance of auto companies getting into this area of vehicle propulsion and the breadth of expanded plug-in offerings.
News: The Tesla Un-truck Appears
While presented as beefy and capable as the Ford F-150, because of its non-standard configuration, the Cybertruck will likely fail to be seen as a true head-to-head competitor, even if it can keep to its stated $39,900 starting price.
News: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Reveal
What Ford has done is expand the Mustang lineup with the all-new, all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV.