Crossover

Ask yourself this simple question: Is this the golden age of performance automobiles? We tend to think so. Fuel prices remain relatively reasonable, engineering advancements have provided us with more forced induction solutions than we can shake a piston at, torque-vectoring is not just brake-driven but power oriented as well, and automakers are taking unassuming family cars and are making performance models out of them.…

The first time we saw the Hyundai Kona, it was being revealed at the LA Auto Show, and while some applauded the automaker’s investment, many people really didn’t know what to think of it.…

Drop all of the animal analogies and jabber about buyer interest for a moment and actually stare at the Kia Soul, and you will see a small, round-eyed automobile that if seen on the streets in 1959 would likely have been mislabeled as “UFO activity.”…

Months after embarking upon a jaw-droppingly scenic trip across the Pacific Northwest in the all-new Nissan Rogue Sport, I find myself revisiting the little miscreant once more with an enthusiast’s eye.…

There’s a wildfire burning in the Pacific northwest right now that is roughly the size of Maryland. Evacuations are in order, roads are blocked, hundreds of firefighters deployed, and everywhere you look, a fine layer of ash cloaks all that it touches with a carcinogen-rich coating.…

After teasing us briefly, Volkswagen has taken wraps off of the latest addition to its SUV lineup, the T-Roc. Yeah, I know that there’s absolutely no rhyme or reason to VW’s vehicle names, as that doesn’t seem to fit in with names like Tiguan, Touareg, and Atlas, but hey, whatever.…

Hyundai has gone from being labeled as the unreliable Korean alternative to world-class contender in record time. Like all success stories, there were some early year growing pains, as well as some awkward teenage moments (anyone else remember the Veracruz?),…

Toyota has coined a term for adventure-seeking urbanites who like blending practicality with 4×4 performance: “Casualcore.” Utilizing the same global C-Platform as the latest Prius, the recently revealed FT-4X crossover is a CUV concept designed to offer a little bit of everything to Millennials searching for practicality and off-road audacity.…

Between excellent vehicles like the F-TYPE, XE, and F-PACE, Jaguar has been on quite a roll as of late. Their cars look great, drive great, have an awesome warranty, and have long since said goodbye to the quality concerns of the past.…

Up until now, there haven’t been many choices in the way of fully-electric SUVs or crossovers. In fact, the Tesla Model X is about the only game in town.…

Jeep and motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HD) have teamed up to create a show car for a European HD motorcycle rally dubbed “Hell’s Revenge.” This tricked-out Jeep Renegade got some slick custom flames on the outside, along with big Harley logos.…

Buick isn’t one of the biggest names in the US auto market these days, but it is making a bit of a comeback. One of its more popular cars is the Verano, but word is that it’s on the way out.…

Audi fans will have a pair of new crossovers to choose from in 2016. The updated Q5 will launch to replace the existing Q5 that has been around in current form since 2012, and originally unveiled back in 2008.…

Riding on the same platform as the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Infiniti’s new QX30 crossover is described as a “premium active crossover for all purposes.” The car has an elevated ride height compared to the GLA, so Infiniti made refinements to the suspension system to ensure the ride stays sporty and engaging.…

Subaru is a strange company that is pretty different from others in the automotive market. In fact, Subaru execs in Japan are making moves to limit the growth of the company so it can keep its niche status.…