Category: all-wheel drive

  • 2019 Nissan Altima – First Drive

    Nissan has completely re-done the Altima for 2019. Now after 25 years on the U.S. market Nissan still sees a place for the Altima in its lineup. Even as many folks jump into SUVs, sedans still strike a cord with many buyers, especially younger buyers. I recently drove the new Altima at Nissan’s launch program.…

  • 2019 Subaru Ascent – First Drive

    Subaru has upped its game with an all-new 3-row SUV. The 2019 Subaru Ascent can be had with seating for seven or eight. With an all-new 260-HP 2.4-L turbo boxer engine it’ll tow up to 5,000lbs. It’s loaded with new tech, including EyeSight Assist and Trailer Stability Assist as well as a camera-based rear view…

  • 2018 BMW X1

    The X1 is the entry to BMW’s X-series. Redesigned in 2016, it is unchanged for 2018 except for some option packaging revisions. The only power plant is a 228-horsepower 2.0-L turbocharged I-4 coupled to an 8-speed automatic. Read more on the X1 right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack – Drive Review

    Save the wagons! Not everyone wants an SUV. VW’s Golf Alltrack “raised wagon” has lots of room for people and things, has some moderate unpaved road capability and is compact on the outside for ease of big-city living. Here’s some more detail for your consideration. Click here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2018 BMW X2 – Drive Report

    BMW added another Sport Activity Vehicle to their X-Series lineup with the new 2018 X2 xDrive28i. Based on the same platform as the more utilitarian X1, the X2 is very car-like. So much so, I want to refer to it as a 5-door hatchback. For the urban-type the X2 makes for a nice set of…

  • 2018 Audi Q5 – Drive Review

    New platform, more performance, more efficient Quattro AWD system, more interior room all define the 2018 Audi Q5. The editors at Autotrader praised the all-new 2018 Q5 for its styling and sportiness in the crossover segment and named it one of Autotrader’s “10 Best Car Interiors under $50,000.” Read more about the new Q5 here.…

  • 2019 BMW X4 – First Drive

    On the invite of BMW I drove the new 2019 BMW X4 through the Carolina Appalachians, got to see it being built in BMW’s Spartanburg, SC assembly plant and had a little fun pushing the limits on the track and skid pad at the BMW Performance Driving Center. The all-new 2019 BMW X4 went into…

  • 2018 Kia Stinger – Drive Review

    Kia has ventured into new territory with the introduction of its all-new, very bold 5-passenger sportback sedan, the Stinger. The Stinger is the highest-performance production vehicle in the company’s history and is in the space typically occupied by European automakers. The Stinger is based on Kia’s GT Concept that was first shown at the 2011…

  • 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – Drive Review

    Toyota has been a leader in hybrid development as well as in bringing new variations of SUVs to the market. The Toyota RAV4 is one of the original compact SUVs that came to market about twenty years ago. Now, today, many other carmakers have followed their lead and offer compact SUVs. There is more about…

  • 2018 Ford Expedition – Drive Report

    Summer travel season is here and if you’re planning the family vacation or just a weekend road trip the 2018 Ford Expedition will give you comfort for the family and space for all their stuff. The Expedition is plenty big and also plenty fuel efficient, considering its size. Perhaps you’ve got your boat in tow.…