Posts Written by Paul Strauss

I’ve driven every Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis model that currently rides on Hyundai’s E-GMP EV platform, and they’re consistently great vehicles. Now, the Korean automaker is getting ready to release not only its fastest E-GMP car but the fastest production car it’s ever made.…

Sports cars with big, conventionally-fueled engines and manual transmissions are a dying breed. But Aston Martin isn’t ready to say goodbye quite yet. To celebrate its 110th anniversary, the British automaker has revealed the Valour, a badass, limited-run sports coupe that embodies all that is great about old-school power and control.…

Thanks to my job, I’ve been fortunate to experience a few behind-the-scenes factory tours to see how automakers build cars. They usually won’t let me film because they don’t want trade secrets leaking out.…

I’ve been lucky enough to spend some time behind the wheel of the Nissan Z in both automatic and manual versions. With prices starting at just over $40,000, it’s one of my favorite entry-level sports cars.…

Revealed at the 1969 Turin Motor Show, Bertone showed off this wild ride which looks a bit like what might have happened if Speed Racer’s Mach 5 mated with a powerboat.…

The classic Toyota Celica is still beloved by car enthusiasts today. The sports coupe went through many iterations during its 45-year run, but all of them were desireable in one way or another.…

Infiniti knows how to make stylish vehicles, and the QX50 Sport does a good job of looking the part of a sporty crossover. While it has the elements you’d expect in a sport trim, those don’t carry over to its performance.…

Toyota continues to invest heavily in its series of Gazoo Racing-inspired sports cars, and that’s something to get excited about. Today, Toyota revealed three special edition GR cars for the 2024 model year.…

When it comes to getting around crowded city streets, parallel parking, and moving through traffic jams, a smaller vehicle is usually better. The new Volvo EX30 is the smallest crossover they’re making, and it runs on pure electric power, making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to operate than conventionally-fueled cars.…

It’s been a few years since I’ve been behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander, and with the market for 3-row SUVs getting even more crowded since its 2020 redesign, does the Highlander still hold up as one of the best family-friendly vehicles you can buy?…

Lexus invited me down to Austin, Texas, for the reveal of two new SUVs for the 2024 model year. The GX 550 represents a complete redesign of the current GX 460, riding on a new platform with a new powertrain and a new off-road focus.…

The Volkswagen Type 2 microbus (aka Kombi, aka Samba) is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made. Not long ago, the German automaker showed off the ID.Buzz…

Every spring, the members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association gather in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, to test out the latest and greatest vehicles in various driving environments.…

Apocalypse Manufacturing is known for making incredibly rugged and tough-looking pickup trucks and SUVs that look ready to take on the end of the world. Their beastly creations include the Juggernaut 6×6 and the Dark Horse 6×6 Bronco.…

It’s been a while since Toyota revamped its Tacoma pickup truck. That’s all changed with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, a top-to-bottom redesign, from its frame to its body to its interior to its powertrains.…