Affordably-Priced Compact Sedans and Hatchbacks
Mazda3 Sets the Bar We test drove the Mazda3 Sedan and the Hatchback verson. Both of the 2022 models were the Turbo Premium Plus variants featuring the 250-hp 2.5 Turbo engine
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Comparing “Tweeners” From Kia and Mazda We drove the 2022 Kia Seltos Nightfall Turbo AWD with 18-inch wheels and unique blacked-out exterior trim and wheels. MSRP: $26,690 Kia’s Seltos was introduced in 2021
TAWA Auto Roundup
Lexus, Hyundai, Chrysler Are Big Winners! THE SAVVY DRIVER CONGRATULATES ALL! THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE TWO OF THE VOTING JOURNALISTS! Photos by Peter Yu The Texas Auto Writers
Compact CUV/SUVs are Second Best-Selling Vehicle Segment in the U.S.
Competition Stiffens Even More in the Compact CUV/SUV Segment What the auto industry calls “light trucks” includes pickups, SUVs, crossovers and minivans. Last year, light trucks made up a record high U.S. market
What Drives Us? Small SUVs
Downsize To Upgrade— A Buying Trend That Also Holds True in the Automotive World Buyers who choose a subcompact or small vehicles are much like many of today’s home buyers— They’re willing to
Winners Announced for the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Round-Up
UPDATE: The verdict is now in from all the journalists judging vehicles entered into this year’s competition. Let’s compare our predictions with the final results for each category. Our preliminary predictions for the winners
Standouts at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Round-Up
Our preliminary predictions for the winners: Stay tuned. Once the verdict from the journalists judging vehicles entered into this year’s competition is announced we will compare our predictions with the final results for
A Look Back at 2018’s Headline-Making Vehicle Introductions
Electrification MilestonesChevrolet Bolt is among the first to bring a true long-range electric vehicle to the mainstream market.Range: Until last year, Tesla was really the only company offering long-range electric vehicles. But new players like
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
Ford F150 Lineup Claims 2018 TRUCK OF TEXAS Honors
Photos by Kevin McCauleyThe 2018 Ford F150 was named the 2018 Truck of Texas by The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) following its major annual event, the Texas Truck Rodeo. This year, 75 journalists evaluated