Posts Written by Paul Strauss

The Lexus GX has always been one of those vehicles that stood out from the rest of its brand’s softer, more luxury-oriented lineup. In its latest incarnation, the 2024 GX 550, it’s the best it’s ever been.…

With vehicles like the 2024 Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Blazer EV, Chevrolet’s strategy has been to leverage its most popular nameplates and create new vehicles that embody the spirit of their gas-powered counterparts.…

If there’s one thing Mazda knows how to do really well, it’s make cars that are fun to drive. The latest Mazda3 continues this tradition. Available as either a sedan or a hatchback, the Mazda3 combines appealing looks with a sporty demeanor.…

Looking for a compact SUV with a modern style and lots of tech? The 2024 Hyundai Kona checks those boxes and more. I spent a week getting to know the top-of-the-line Kona Limited and came away pleased with Hyundai’s updates, including its larger interior and significantly improved dashboard and center console design.…

The current-gen Land Rover Defender offers an outstanding balance between off-road capability and comfort. Until now, the highest-performance Defender was the Defender V8. Land Rover is now teasing a new top-of-the-line variant, the Defender Octa, due in the U.S.…

There are plenty of three-row SUVs to choose from nowadays, but they can be pretty expensive and often have cramped back rows that are hard to get in and out of.…

The 2025 Range Rover Sport already has a sleek and minimalistic design. Now, the Stealth Pack option makes the sporty and luxurious SUV that much cooler to gaze upon.…

If you ever wanted to set a trap for a bunch of automotive journalists, put out some tables of free food and park a high-performance station wagon in the middle of them.…

The compact SUV market is packed with choices from almost every automaker competing in the space. Can the 2024 Cadillac XT4 keep up with the crowd?…

Each year, Jeep shows up at the Easter Jeep Safari with some special concept vehicles. Two of this year’s unique off-roaders are Wrangler derivatives, and one is a Gladiator, but the last is a rugged take on the luxurious Grand Wagoneer.…

It’s been over a decade since the Infiniti QX80 was fully redesigned. The third generation of the three-row SUV has debuted, and it looks like a significant leap forward.…

As classic Cadillacs go, the 1967 to 1970 Fleetwood Eldorado represents one of the brand’s best designs and one of the most impressive-looking American sedans ever.…

During this week’s reveal of the hotly anticipated Rivian R2 mid-size SUV, Rivian CEO and Founder RJ Scaringe took a page from the Steve Jobs school of product announcements and gave us “one more thing” at the end of the presentation.…

The last V8-engine Chargers and Challengers rolled off the line earlier this year. But the new Dodge Charger Daytona will arrive very soon – first as an EV later in 2024, then with an internal combustion engine in 2025.…

Chevrolet’s appealing Trailblazer compact crossover hasn’t changed much since it debuted in 2021. However, there are a few updates for the 2024 model year, including a more dynamic grille design, a larger touchscreen, and new wheel options.…