Pros: Engaging and refined driving experience; luxurious interior; strong turbo engine; good looks Cons: No hybrid available; infotainment system won’t be for everyone Mazda has carved out a niche in the automotive landscape by delivering more performance and driver engagement than you’d get from competing cars. While it’s difficult to imbue an SUV with the
Catalytic converters have been featured prominently in the news for a few years, and not for the best of reasons. An uptick in converter thefts has gotten plenty of coverage as many vehicle owners are left in very inconvenient situations as they are saddled with expensive repair bills. In fact, as many as 153,000 catalytic
LOS ANGELES — Back in 2020, Kia made a huge impression with its Telluride three-row SUV. It gained unanimous praise and numerous awards for its spaciousness, design and general excellence. With four years under its belt, the Telluride remains the best in its class, even in the face of newer rivals. So what’s next? Simply
Pros: Fun and refined to drive; high-class interior; great tech; clever bed features Cons: Cramped back seat; high price with turbo engine; slow and inefficient base engine Pickup trucks are the best-selling vehicles in the United States and over the years, they’ve been growing in size and capabilities. That’s great for those who will push
Pros: Gorgeous design; fun to drive; upscale interior; powerful engines; available all-wheel drive Cons: Below-average fuel economy; tight rear seat; no high-performance variant; infotainment system won’t be for everyone Over the last decade, almost every type of vehicle has seen significant improvements across the board, and this applies to economy cars as much as it
In 1993 Ducati took a gamble on a new class of motorcycles. Dubbed naked bikes, they take sportbike engineering and strip it of most of the bodywork, exposing its mechanical glory for all to see. Ducati called it the Monster and similar to how the Cayenne saved Porsche, Ducati’s gamble paid off. Now 30 years
There’s no denying that pickup trucks are an integral part of our culture. They’ve been instrumental in building our infrastructure and giving the public access to remote locations and myriad recreation activities. Trucks aren’t known for being particularly fuel efficient though, with boxy silhouettes and considerable weight negatively affecting their gas mileage ratings. The times
LOS ANGELES — The Lucid Air had an impressive inaugural year. The all-electric sedan garnered its fair share of positive reviews and accolades, proving that its relatively new carmaker has been paying attention to the details in a way that few other upstarts do. The Lucid Air boasts some truly impressive engineering and throws around
What’s the most expensive car in the world? The question itself seems fairly simple, but as is the case with most things, it can be complicated. Are we talking about new cars only, or do we include classics that have had decades to appreciate in value? Do we take into account special-edition models that only
INNSBRUCK, Austria – There was a time when the ultimate expression of automotive freedom was blasting down a coastal route in a convertible. As carmakers focus on SUVs and future EVs, coupes and convertibles have become a bit of a rarity. Consumer demand for these smaller passenger cars has also waned in the last decade. Mercedes-Benz
