Daily Drivers : Car News And Reviews

The notion of a Toyota Avalon being tricked out by TRD has always seemed a bit odd to me. I mean sure, it’s now got a powerful 301hp V6 under the hood, and the chassis is stiffer than it’s ever been, but still, the Avalon is one of those cars that’s ideal for long road trips, with its cushy, whisper quiet interior, and comfortable suspension.…

Driving should be a fun experience. This includes SUVs and the families who drive them. Thank goodness Ford recognizes this and has introduced an ST trim for the 2020 Ford Explorer.…

With Americans crazy over SUVs and shunning station wagons, cool cars like the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake rarely make it stateside. The wagon uses a 301 hp 2.0-liter turbo-four paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and AMG Performance 4Matic AWD.…

Before we get too far into this review, a little transparency first. For the last year, I’ve been writing my second book – about the history of the Ford F-Series pickup.…

Acura plays in a very competitive sandbox vying for the premium crossover and SUV market. So with the release of the latest generation of its mid-size RDX crossover, it was dedicated to the notion that they would not just offer the same features as their challengers, but that they would outdo them on performance, technology, and luxury, all while beating them on price and overall value.…

As their top-selling vehicle in the US (and the number 3 vehicle in US sales overall), it wasn’t an absolute necessity for Toyota to redesign the RAV4.…

Plenty of Jeep Wrangler owners and Gladiator hopefuls want to know why Jeep doesn’t offer the Hemi V8 or the blown Hellcat V8 in their off-road.…

May is right around the corner, and that’s when Audi’s e-tron electric crossover is expected to roll into showrooms. The e-tron is billed as a “right-size” and “right segment” electric vehicle, and Audi hopes its driving range will match up with those expectations.…

We just saw a patent application for removable doors that are thought to be headed to the 2020 Ford Bronco. Now, another Ford patent app turned up that shows may hint at how a dual-layer retractable roof on the new Bronco might work.…

When Land Rover first released the Evoque back in 2011, it broke new ground for the brand, proving it could make vehicles that were not only utilitarian, but that were elegant and highly desirable for urban dwellers, while keeping the price more accessible than its other Range Rover SUVs.…

What you are looking at here is the first step into the Mercedes-AMG performance realm. This is the new Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic sedan. It’s a four-door performance family car, based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.…

Despite its aging platform, Dodge continues to keep its four-door muscle car fresh. After releasing a widebody Challenger, rumors were swirling that a new Widebody Challenger might be next.…

One of the most anticipated entries into the mid-size truck segment is the Jeep Gladiator. The Gladiator is the only convertible truck on the market, and Jeep claims it’s the off-road capable pickup too.…

In a recent interview with UK publication Auto Express, FCA CEO Mike Manley all but confirmed that a new three-row Jeep SUV is in the works.…

If you’re like me and aren’t an SUV fan, but understand the need for space and hauling capacity, a wagon is a great option. Wagons, or shooting brakes as the Europeans call them, are pretty rare these days in the US, with cars like the VW Golf Alltrack or Subaru Outback being the most common.…