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
German Automakers Continue to Set the Bar for Luxury SUVs
If you’re looking for something mid-sized that’s a utility wagon, a high-performance machine, capable of towing at least 7,000 pounds, and a luxury vehicle with a beautiful interior, you’ll find it all with plenty
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
What is a ZEV? And Will YOU Soon Drive One?
The world is changing and there are new acronyms to learn. In recent years, sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have begun to accelerate. BEVs are
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
The Commercial Van Revolution
Mercedes-Benz SprinterIf you’re in the market for a commercial van, you’ll find some of the new “Euro-van” choices revolutionary. The new breed of compact commercial vans is nimbler with carlike driving and enhanced maneuverability and
Nissan’s Titan XD Wins Highly Sought “Truck of Texas” Honors
More than just a new model, the 2016 Nissan TITAN XD creates a "new class" of pickup that stakes out a unique position in the segment between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty entries. The bold new
On the Hunt for New Buyers!
Auto manufacturers have made radical changes in their attempt to get the Millenials hooked on their brand and harness the spending power of the older car buyers.Millenials (now aged 18 to 34) represent about 86
Texas Auto Writers Choose 2015 Car of Texas and Family Car of Texas
Chrysler 300 is the 2015 Car of TexasThe Texas Auto Writers (TAWA) refused to let a day-long deluge of rain keep them from diligently test driving and evaluating 54 vehicles Monday, both on and off