Driving sensations, not just specifications
TL;DR: The $35k 2026 Mazda CX-50 Premium serves up luxury fixings at a mass-market price, and steering feel that could come from a Porsche. However, the SUV is held back by its ho-hum engine and infotainment software that is a decade out-of-date. There is much to like about the CX-50 Premium, but if you demand… Continue reading 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium: Luxury Like It’s 2015
We live in an age of TikTok clips and AI summaries, so I’ll spare you the prose and get to the point. The $29k 2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport is a good commuter and a fine family car with enticing tech, but the SEL Sport trim name is just marketing—this sedan won’t ravish a road. … Continue reading 2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport: Marketing Hyperbole
We've arrived in Las Vegas, a city of big lights, big jackpots, and big dreams. Yet, when I spot my rental at the airport rental lot, my first thought is “damn, that's big!” That is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Premier I've rented for the weekend. Unlike the compact and mid-size crossovers I usually rent, the… Continue reading 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Premier: My Uber XXL
What is a Mercedes GLS? Simply, it is Mercedes’ largest and most luxurious SUV. And, it might also be the most family-friendly vehicle that Mercedes makes. I'm a family man, so let's dig into the 2025 Mercedes GLS 450 4MATIC and see if it is the premium alternative to minivans like the Toyota Sienna. This… Continue reading 2025 Mercedes GLS 450: Show Me the Money
I have just one memory of my Great Grandma Martha. I am three years old, riding in the back of her red 1986 Mercedes 300E with my mom, and passing paper notes to Martha up front. As Martha is nearly deaf, the notes are our only way to communicate with her while we are on… Continue reading 2026 Mercedes GLC 300: Heirloom Quality?
Today, I’ll pit my GOAT wagon, the 2014 Cadillac CTS-V, against the OG, the 1992 BMW M5 Touring. The CTS-V wagon is known in the US of A as a big-boss hauler, but BMW got into the game decades earlier with the M5 Touring. What is a BMW M5 Touring? Well, it is the long-roof… Continue reading 1992 BMW M5 Touring vs. 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon: OG vs. GOAT
I've got a surprise treat today: a well-equipped 2026 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC. As a petrolhead and driving enthusiast, AMGs are right up my alley, and as a dad of two, the compact SUVs like the GLC just make sense. Put them together, and the AMG GLC 43 could be a home run! So… Continue reading 2026 Mercedes AMG GLC 43: The Neiman Marcus Hot Hatch
I’m lost, I’m simply lost. I’ve just driven a Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS, and my life will never be the same. Let’s back up. It’s Monday afternoon, and I’ve snuck out from work to meet Steve and his 911 GT3 RS. I’ve been looking forward to this drive for a week, yet somehow I… Continue reading 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: A Guilty Pleasure
I've got first date jitters as I approach Ramon’s 1996 Porsche (993) 911 Carrera. The car is sitting pretty in velvet red paint and flashing golden BBS jewelry. The coupe’s flared fenders and iconic whale-tail spoiler promise speed and good vibes. As the P Car snobs know, the 993 was the final iteration of 911s… Continue reading 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera: Straddles Modern and Classic
After putting 130k miles on a 2014 BMW X1, my sister and brother-in-law decided it was time for a new car. For its last 20k miles, the X1 hit them with frequent maintenance and breakdowns, so they decided to reset the clock with a low-mileage second-hand SUV. Enter today's 18k-mile BMW X2, which Emily and… Continue reading 2021 BMW X2 M35i: Incognito Hot Hatch
