Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX
Comfortable, fuel efficient, with a solid feel and new distinctive styling make the 2022 Lexus NX line-up better than ever.
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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD
The 2021 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD doesn’t disappoint. The performance, comfort, drivability and great design all make it a worthy contender among sport sedans such as the Audi A7, BMW 330i, and the Genesis G70. But when considering the value-for-price and the outstanding warranty, it becomes hard to resist, especially when comparing the horsepower and useable interior space.
Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD
The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is a comfortable and well-designed compact SUV family vehicle.
First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford’s all-in on electrification and Clean Fleet Report had a chance this past week to experience the company’s commitment first hand—from the passenger seat. Ford wouldn’t let us get behind the wheel of the early production F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, but from the right-hand seat (and a chance to closely examine the interiors and, via a cutaway. the underpinnings) it’s clear the company’s $22 billion investment (through 2025) in electrification is going to pay dividends.
News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian
The numbers tell the story—we’ve entered a new stage of long-range electric vehicles. This week the Lucid Air Dream edition had a model officially accredited by the U.S. EPA with a 520-mile range.
Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige
I have reviewed several crossovers and SUVs that directly, or closely compete, with the 2021 Genesis GV80. For me, this tops the list.
Road Trip: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition
Comfortable, fuel efficient, a solid on-road feel and distinctive styling–traits that make the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line possibly the best compact premium crossover.
News: Genesis Reveals GV60 Crossover EV
The first EV from the brand is the Genesis GV60, a compact crossover that rounds out the brand’s SUV lineup. It will land sometime next year, joining its larger, gas-powered siblings—the GV70 and GV80.
Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is an excellent three-row SUV. Interior roominess, ride comfort, premium build and materials, a long list of convenience features, easy-to-use infotainment system and, of course, the comprehensive warranty are only some of the reasons Hyundai is confident holding the Palisade up against the competition.
Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive
Western Automotive Journalists Media Day 2021 gave us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars.