What Drives Us | March 2020
Country Club or Country Road—These SUVs Deliver on All Fronts The Honda Passport was awarded Best in Class by Car and Driver and Honda was named the Most Awarded
An Automotive Year in Review
2018 started months ago in the automotive world. So let’s look back at the introductions, trends and standouts.The pinnacle of crossovers: Bentley BentaygaRam’s Laramie Limited interior sets the bar in pick-up luxury.Newly Introduced: VW’s 7
Meet the Newly Named “Car of Texas”–The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Photos courtesy of Marshall Tidrick.2017 CAR OF TEXAS--Alfa Romeo GiuliaThe Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) gathered for the annual Texas Auto Roundup, presented by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), to drive and evaluate 42
Lots of Bang for the Buck Among Compact Crossovers
The compact crossover subcategory is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments. Fierce competition leads carmakers to try to outdo one another on options, styling and price, translating to benefits for buyers moving from sedans into
The Compact Competition
Compact no longer means bare bones when it comes to fit, finish and features in the compact car segment. Today’s compacts are increasingly comparable to their larger counterparts when it comes to options, and thoughtful
A New Day for Honda’s Unibody Ridgeline
Honda anticipates a mid-sized unibody pickup may be just what today’s market is ready to embrace. The first Honda Ridgeline raised skepticism for its unibody design and sales were less than robust. But today is
Best “Family Taxis”
By Beverly & Steve SmirnisThe 2016 Honda Pilot gets our vote for “most-improved” in the large crossover segment. Something practical for hauling the gang to baseball practice doesn’t have to mean mom has conceded to middle
Go Global! Hot Hatches, Subcompact SUVs and CUVs Are a Worldwide Hit!
Many of the vehicles that manufacturers designed with global sales potential in mind, are catching on with domestic buyers, too. Purchasers of these global design vehicles get many of the same styling cues and safety
Weekend Warriors
When it comes to road trips, the right vehicle can make all the difference. None can guarantee against family bickering along the way, but space, comfort, convenience and entertainment options can distract the travelers toward