The importance of the Lexus NX 200t is often overlooked. Yes, it did add a much-needed small crossover to the lineup. But it was also a forerunner of the angular styling that has shaped the brand’s entire utility vehicle lineup. ...

With the update of the 2017 Jeep Compass, now on sale, every Jeep has been remodeled. That is an indication that Jeep has no intention of resting on its laurels after seven consecutive years of sales growth. In 2010 the ...

The first thing we noticed about the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid was its smoothness. This sedan was really silky on the road. It was powered by a new 2.0-liter direct injected four cylinder engine that was rated at 154 horsepower. ...

As soon as they dropped off the 2017 Mazda6, we were headed down Hwy 14 to connect with I-94 West and on to Chicago. Once we were clear of the expressway like traffic, we set the car’s adaptive cruise control ...

Infiniti has got something special in the 2017 QX30 Sport. It had a low slung roof, high stance and swerves and curves that distinguished it on the road. It had an air that smacked of luxury. There was a double ...

Quietly, Hyundai has entered the world of electric vehicles. With its 2017 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, the Korean automaker now offers what it called a class-leading 27 miles of electric-only range. The reason we say silent is that we haven’t heard ...

While at a gathering during our week-long test drive of the 2017 Volvo S90, a friend commented that he didn’t know that Volvo made cars like that. The “that” meant full size luxury sedans of the first order. Volvo’s new ...

The Lexus ES 350 is a sleeper sedan. It is the kind of car that is just outside of the young active demographic that you see targeted in automobile commercials of all stripes. Yet the ES is important, it has ...

With its no-compromise combination of head turning style, cutting-edge technology, real-world utility and eye-popping fuel economy, the 2017 Kia Niro truly is a smarter kind of crossover. That’s how Kia described its new hybrid electric crossover in a welcome letter ...

There’s a reason that the Toyota Camry has been the bestselling passenger car in the U.S. for 14 straight years: simplicity and reliability. And that is no different with the 2017 model, which represents the 7th generation of the front-wheel-drive ...

Kia continues to make incremental improvements to its entry level Forte For the 2017 model year, the Kia Forte S got a new front bumper and the “tiger nose” grille has been widened to connect with the newly redesigned headlights, ...

The Kia Soul has survived in a niche where many have failed. It is a square box yet stylish, sassy and it had a little bit of sex appeal. What’s more, this year’s edition was beefed up with added power. ...

DETROIT – The saying that simplicity is a fine line between elegance and plainness came to as we test drove the 2017 Lexus ES 300h. It was simple, straightforward and pragmatic. Perhaps that’s why it is a bellwether of the ...

Monday, February 20th is not only President's Day, but its Family Day at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The Final Weekend of the nation's largest auto show kicked off with Telemundo Hispanic Heritage Day, Friday, Feb. 17. Also, show patrons ...

Consumers will decide whether Hyundai has bitten off more than it can chew. In the wake of its success in the market here, the Korean automaker decided to break off its top of the line Genesis model and move it ...