The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles from our automotive test drives.
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai’s television ads for the three-row Palisade sport-utility vehicle (SUV) always revolves around a happy family, a theme I thoroughly understand following a week enjoying its technology, features, amenities, comfort and driving characteristics. My review sample was…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The first time I drove the Genesis Electrified G80 during last autumn’s International Motor Press Association Test Day (#IMPATESTDAY) I was blown away by the four-door sedan’s silky-smooth performance characteristics and luxurious comfort. A week in February…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Large, quiet, well behaved and relatively fuel efficient, the mild-hybrid Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Ultimate three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV) provided an enjoyable week of driving during the continuing remarkably mild New England Winter. Living with the Volvo…
CHATHAM, Mass. – There is nothing quite like the burbling sound of an American V8, especially a Hemi V8 like the one under the hood of the 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel G/T Crew Cab 4X4 I recently circumnavigated the empty,…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – During last week’s initial discussion of vehicles driven during the 2023 New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Winter Car (#NEMPAWINTERCAR) of the Year evaluation in Middleborough, Mass., I concentrated on the hybrid-electric (HEV and PHEV) and battery-electric…
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Motor Press Association (#NEMPA) recently held its annual Winter Car of the Year program which brought approximately 25 journalist members to Middleborough, Mass., to drive contenders and vote on their choices for the best…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The sophomore year of the Ford F-150 Lightning continues proving electrification does not diminish the utility and capability, not to mention the comfort and amenities, of the iconic full-size pickup truck. We drove a top-of-the-range 2022 Ford…
CHATHAM, Mass.—There is something simple — elegant in its simplicity — about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo w/Premium Plus package. Added to the Mazda family for 2022, the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers a comprehensive complement of technology,…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Equinox provides Chevrolet with a solid, well-equipped entrant in the highly competitive compact sport-utility (SUV) segment. The Premier AWD (all-wheel drive) version which we piloted around Cape Cod last week fits in with other top…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Once upon a time the original Toyota Sienna was the ugly duckling of minivans. Now, in its 25th year, it has evolved into a beautiful all-wheel-drive, hybrid-only thoroughly modern swan amongst automotive people movers. We spent a…
CHATHAM, Mass. – “I don’t think any car is worth $100,000 . . . but at least this one rides like a $100,000 car.” My partner who is underwhelmed by today’s automotive technology, of which the 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, one of the best values within the pantheon of electric vehicles offered to the American consumer, is an even better choice than last-year’s model as the list price has dropped by $6,300.…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Commanding is the feeling I got when I climbed behind the steering wheel and began driving the 2023 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Platinum Sport thanks to the elevated seating position and full-color augmented-reality (AR)cluster monitor supplementing my view…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I loved the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited, so my continued appreciation of the modern design, quick charging, solid range, comprehensive equipment list and reasonable price for the 2023 carry-over version is no surprise. There was…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Sport-utility vehicles come in lots of sizes, lots of configurations, but to many, the term SUV means body-on-frame layout with a pickup truck as the foundation. In the case of the Ford Expedition, a look at its…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Last year INFINITI introduced the second generation of its mid-size luxury sport utility, the QX60. Coming of a completely new design in 2022, INFINITI kept 2023 changes to a minimum — subtle interior refinements (frameless mirror), standard…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Let us pick two nits and get them out of the way: the electric 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance crossover (CUV) is missing two features that are surprising for such a thoroughly equipped premium vehicle. After a week…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai offers the American sport-utility (SUV) buyer one of the most extensive array of choices from subcompact to three-row models. The anchor of its compact offerings, the Tucson, was completely redesigned for the 2022 model year and…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Volvo built its reputation in the U.S. market on safety, but with vehicles like the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) compact sport utility vehicle, the Swedish brand should be known…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The best of both worlds sums up the driving pleasure, security, comfort and convenience provided by the 2022 Mazda Miata RF Club MT hardtop convertible. Seconds after activating a dashboard button, the Miata transforms from a tight,…