Daily Drivers : Car News And Reviews

After completely redesigning its mid-size sedan back in 2018, Lexus is showing off the latest iteration of the ES. While the new models feature a mix of appearance and technology enhancements, the car continues to ride on the same TNGA-K platform as the current model, as well offer the same drivetrain options, including a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 203 hp, 3.5-liter V6 with 302 hp, and a hybrid 2.5-liter system that produces 215 hp.…

Volkswagen has unveiled a new concept vehicle that is a customized enthusiast version of its 2021 Tiguan SE R-Line SUV. The Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept was designed by Jamie Orr and incorporates a selection of equipment from the automotive aftermarket to demonstrate the versatility and agility of Volkswagen’s compact SUV.…

Anyone with a big family or lots of friends they like to haul around typically chooses an SUV these days. There are a few vans on the market here in the states, but they’re all kind of boring and grandmotherly if you ask me.…

When it comes time to buy a new car, many people dread the act. Automotive dealerships don’t exactly have a sterling reputation, and combine that with the fact that pretty much any popular car ends up with a so-called “market adjustment,” and the shopping experience gets sour quickly.…

The Hyundai Kona is one of my favorite compact crossovers at the moment, offering sporty and modern looks, solid handling, and versatility. Now, Hyundai’s N division is teasing a version of the car that’s designed for performance.…

Some model year changes are easier to spot than others. My tester this week was noticeably and starkly different from prior years upon even the slightest of glances.…

Ram has announced the fifth and final installation in its military-themed Built to Serve limited-edition pickup line. The program has been running for a while now and was intended to build trucks to honor all five branches of the US Armed Forces.…

I don’t spend a whole lot of time in entry-level cars, but it’s nice to see that there are some nice options out there for people without deep pockets or who are just starting in a career.…

Tesla and other electric vehicle makers want the average consumer to hop on the EV bandwagon. The more EVs that automakers can sell, the cheaper it is to manufacture the batteries that are critical to all versions, and the closer they get to fulfilling government mandates on reducing carbon emissions.…

One of the coolest looking electric vehicles we’ve seen in a long time comes from Alpha Motor Company and is called the JAX. The JAX has a retro-looking exterior that reminds us of classic Japanese automobiles, upgraded with off-road capabilities.…

One of the most anticipated vehicles that Ford has built in recent memory is the Bronco and its cousin, the Bronco Sport. The latter is available at dealers now, and Ford has announced five lifestyle accessory bundles for the rugged daily driver.…

I’ll go on record now and say that the 1990s wasn’t exactly my favorite decade for automotive design. Cars became more and more homogeneous in style, and mediocre performance seemed to be the name of the game during those days, with none-too-thrilling cars like the Dodge Neon, the Pontiac Trans Sport, and the Ford Tempo.…

Some Ford fans who ordered the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV have come forward and stated that Ford had warned them their vehicles would be late. Ford has apparently told some buyers that they are delaying shipment while additional quality checks are performed.…

The Rogue has been Nissan’s top-selling vehicle for a while now and is one of the most popular cars in the country. The ubiquitous mid-size SUV has seen a dramatic makeover for the 2021 model year, giving the daily driver a bold new look both outside and in, along with upgrades to its handling and technology.…

Tesla recently launched firmware update 2020.48.25, bringing significant updates to various systems for their electric vehicles. The release includes a variety of useful enhancements, but the best one is the ability for users to customize their horn sounds using a Toybox feature called “Boombox.”…