Car Reviews
Review: 2023 Acura Integra recaptures glory of days past
It hasn’t been five minutes into my drive of the 2023 Acura Integra and I’ve yet to take a corner at speed, but I already like this car. The way the steering firms up on the freeway, the adaptive dampers’ ability to smother bumps while contributing to a planted feel,...
Photo Feature: 1936 Reo Speedwagon 6AP Pickup
1936 Reo Speedwagon 6AP Note: The following story was excerpted from the December 2015 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine Many independent makes disappeared during the Great Depression, but Reo beat the odds to live on as a truck maker until 1975....
Future Collectibles: 2018-2020 Jaguar XF Sportbrake
2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Note: The following story was excerpted from the April 2021 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine. New-car buyers continue snapping up SUVs of all sizes, while increasingly snubbing traditional cars. It’s a bit puzzling, then, that...
2023 BMW iX M60 First Drive Review: More Go, Same Show
Upgrading from a mainline BMW to an M Sport or a full-blown M model has always been easy to justify if money wasn't a concern. There was more performance available, but you were also getting a different engine with its own unique soundtrack, character, and power...
Cheap Wheels: 1975-1977 Oldsmobile Omega F-85
1975-77 Oldsmobile Omega F-85 Note: The following story was excerpted from the April 2021 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine. Oldsmobile’s first compact was the 1961 F-85. Midyear, the line added a deluxe coupe called Cutlass. In 1964 the F-85 grew into a...
Test Drive: 2022 Honda Passport Trailsport
2022 Honda Passport Trailsport in Platinum White Pearl (a $395 option) 2022 Honda Passport Trailsport Class: Midsize Crossover/SUV Miles Driven: 533 Fuel Used: 28.4 gallons CG Report Card Room and ComfortA Power and PerformanceB+ Fit and FinishB+ Fuel...
Test drive: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve targets luxury establishment
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee model lineup plays dual roles and one is under-the-radar luxury. Sure, the base Grand Cherokee models take on mainstream models like the Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner, and Honda Passport. But today’s top-shelf Grand Cherokee models, such...
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 133: EV Public Charging Basics, 2023 Nissan Z
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car...
Test drive: 2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport modernizes and perplexes
For every step forward Lexus took with its 2022 LX 600 redesign, the brand also seemingly took a step back. The flagship SUV arrives with a strong new powertrain, a better interior layout, and modern cabin technology. But the interior packaging is still compromised,...
Test Drive Gallery: 2022 Hyundai Venue Limited
2022 Hyundai Venue Limited 2022 Hyundai Venue Limited Class: Subcompact Crossover Miles driven: 375 Fuel used: 13.4 gallons CG Report Card Room and ComfortB Power and PerformanceC Fit and FinishB+ Fuel EconomyB ValueA- Report-card grades are...
Forgotten Concept: Ford Mustang RSX
Ford Mustang RSX Concept This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below. Ford...
Test Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS
2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS in Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (a $995 option) 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD Class: Compact Crossover SUV Miles driven: 219 Fuel used: 8.6 gallons CG Report Card Room and ComfortB+ Power and PerformanceC+ Fit and FinishB-...