Reviews
The GMC Acadia Is a Few Foibles Away From Excellence: Review
Here’s the thing. There’s a lot to like about the newest GMC Acadia—literally. The current generation is way bigger than the old one, which makes it a better choice for larger families. It has a comfortable interior with nice tech.…
The Jetta Is Average—But It’s Still Better Than Most Crossovers: Review
In 2024, I drove some 30-odd vehicles, enough for most of them to blend together into a hazy mush. There are exceptions, of course, but the infinite sea of gray SUVs is almost indistinguishable in my memory. But as a…
Steve Dinan Built a Better BMW M4: Review
Okay, so what the hell is a CarBahn? And what does it have to do with this $135,000, 735-horsepower BMW M4 Competition? Only the most down-bad of BMW nerds will know: CarBahn is Steve Dinan’s newest venture after selling off…
The Mercedes S63 E Performance Is Fast but Flawed: Review
Performance plug-in hybrids are all the rage these days. As many automakers pull back on their overly ambitious EV initiatives, they're starting to flood the market with PHEV performance cars instead. We've seen it most recently from BMW and Porsche,…
The Aston Martin Vantage Will Go Down As One of the Greats: Video Review
When I first drove the Aston Martin Vantage in Spain, it was quite lovely. Through a cloud of jet lag and unfamiliarity with Spanish road culture, it was evident then that the updated baby Aston had something special going for…
The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Is Still Really Good: Review
The Honda Accord was a great car when it debuted as the brand’s first upmarket vehicle in 1976. It was a great car when it became the first Japanese vehicle built in America in 1982. It remained a great car…
The 2025 Nissan Kicks Kicks Ass: Review
Nissan's recent struggles are no secret, but the company still does one thing well: cheap, small cars. The 2025 Kicks is no exception. For the new year, the brand’s smallest SUV gets some big changes to the design, interior, and…