Crossovers

September 30, 2018

2019 Acura RDX First Drive Review: Sounds as Good as It Looks

2019 Acura RDX First Drive Review: Sounds as Good as It Looks
It’s not often that one of the big talking points of a vehicle involves the sound system. But that’s exactly the case with the completely redesigned 2019 Acura RDX.…
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September 17, 2018

2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive Review: A Compelling Caddy Compact CUV

2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive Review: A Compelling Caddy Compact CUV
While Cadillac continues to be dedicated to its luxury sedan roots, it has gradually reimagined itself as a more modern automaker, emphasizing performance, technology, and even utility in its most recent vehicles.…
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September 14, 2018

2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 Review: An AWD PHEV Go Kart

2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 Review: An AWD PHEV Go Kart
I’m conflicted this week. I really am. I often dislike compact crossovers. If find many of them lacking in distinction or personality. But I also generally like quirky and small vehicles that have pep and good handling.…
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September 2, 2018

2019 Volvo XC40 Review: Swedish Perfectionism in Practice

2019 Volvo XC40 Review: Swedish Perfectionism in Practice
Volvo has long been known for the safety and reliability of their vehicles, but it wasn’t until the past decade that they’ve really stepped up their design game.…
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August 24, 2018

2018 Mazda CX-5 Review: a Confident Compact Crossover

2018 Mazda CX-5 Review: a Confident Compact Crossover
It’s time to face the facts. Compact crossovers aren’t just a flash-in-the-pan trend, they’re a juggernaut within the auto industry. They’re not going anywhere any time soon.…
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June 19, 2018

2019 Jaguar I-PACE First Drive Review: Electric Dreams Come True

2019 Jaguar I-PACE First Drive Review: Electric Dreams Come True
Tesla, there’s a killer cat about to pounce and a stomp on your tail, and it’s called the Jaguar I-PACE. The Coventry car builder’s first ever pure-electric ride is a fantastic entry into the fledgling luxury EV space, offering plentiful power, sports car handling, cabin comfort, and tech that’s at the top of its game.…
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September 30, 2017

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Takes Nürburgring SUV Crown

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Takes Nürburgring SUV Crown
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is one of the best handling cars I’ve driven in the last year. I’ve yet to drive the Giulia’s crossover cousin, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, but word on the street is that it’s no slouch as SUVs go.…
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June 21, 2017

Kia Stonic Crossover Lands in Europe

Kia Stonic Crossover Lands in Europe
Kia has unveiled an all new model in Europe that looks really cool. The compact crossover is called the Stonic and promises agile handling and a sporty ride, and will have a range of small and lightweight engines to choose from.…
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May 15, 2017

2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum: Quiet Sophistication Meets Practicality

2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum: Quiet Sophistication Meets Practicality
There so many SUVs and crossovers on the market these days, so how does an automaker set themselves apart from the pack? They might go for something super rugged, or maybe sporty and powerful.…
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March 8, 2017

2018 Toyota C-HR: An Excellent Handling Crossover?

2018 Toyota C-HR: An Excellent Handling Crossover?
Scion may be dead, but their inspiration is not. To further bring home the point that Toyotas of the future aren’t going to be boring, Toyota introduced the all-new CH-R crossover.…
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November 2, 2016

Chevy Trax Activ Concept Looks Ready for Off-road Adventure

Chevy Trax Activ Concept Looks Ready for Off-road Adventure
Chevrolet has unveiled a very cool looking new concept at SEMA 2016. But rather than starting with some sort of rugged truck, this ride is based on the rather boring Chevrolet Trax compact crossover.…
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October 14, 2016

2017 Honda CR-V Gets Engine Bump, Design Refinements

2017 Honda CR-V Gets Engine Bump, Design Refinements
Honda has rolled out its all-new 2017 CR-V, and the compact SUV looks much more sophisticated than previous generations. It also has more rear seat leg room, more cargo space and class-leading fuel economy.…
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July 22, 2016

Review: 2016 Lincoln MKX 2.7 AWD

Review: 2016 Lincoln MKX 2.7 AWD
Over the last several years, Lincoln has worked diligently to become relevant to today’s buyers, bringing to market a series of cars which have finally started to differentiate themselves from their Ford counterparts, and to compete with European and Japanese luxury car makers. …
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March 18, 2016

Review: 2016 FIAT 500x

Review: 2016 FIAT 500x
Italian things with an American influence are very popular in the U.S… Olive Garden. Robert De Niro. FIAT? I put the question mark there because the jury is still out on the popularity of FIAT (under the mothership of FIAT Chrysler America).…
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March 13, 2016

Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze Concept

Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze Concept
Volkswagen recently rolled out one of its more interesting concept designs in a while, a compact crossover with a retractable soft-top. At first glance, it’s reminiscent of the good old Rabbit convertible, but it’s actually a bit larger and taller – more like a Nissan Juke or a Honda HR-V.…
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