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
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
Shopping for a Pocket Rocket? Choice Comes Down to Driver Personality
Do you have a desire to zip in and out of traffic, park easily in the tightest of spots, and have some fun in the process? Choose a pocket rocket that matches your personality!The Fiat
Seeking Utility, Convenience and Economy in a Family Sedan? Plus a Dash of Style and Ounce of Sportiness?
Here are some standouts in the mid-size value-priced family sedan category.Kia OptimaKia Optima continues to impress. Our test model sported the turbocharged 274-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission. Cruise control, satellite radio and