Audi has always been a pioneer of LED daytime running lights. The 2021 RS 6 Avant I had recently took things a step further.
"The new NSX grilles can only be accessed [by] removing the wheels, wheel wells, and radiators," a professional car detailer told Insider.
When talking about the new Acura NSX, it seems like most people can't help but talk about the original. It's time to put a stop to that.
The Toyota 86 and its twin at Subaru, the BRZ, will soon be replaced with a new generation. But the 2020 Hakone Edition shows how charming age can be.
The 2021 RS 6 Avant I tested recently did cool light tricks when you locked or unlocked it. Inside, it even had futuristic, Tron-like cabin illumination. The best part was that the seat belt buckles lit up so you never had to find them by touch alone. Visit the Business […]
Mazda was once known for its speedy Mazdaspeed lineup and its "Zoom-Zoom" tagline. But these days, the automaker is all about premium.
I spent the night in the back of an Audi RS 6 Avant wagon. Since it was 14 degrees Fahrenheit, we piled in a ton of blankets. The experience was warm, comfortable, and totally doable. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. “Remind me why we are doing […]
Heard you guys like stunts on this internet of ours. Well, here's my latest stunt: spending a 14-degree night in the back of an Audi RS 6 Avant wagon.
The 2021 RS 6 Avant is the first performance RS station wagon that Audi’s sold in the US. In the 10 days I spent with it, I found it was just as sporty and practical as any performance SUV. Prices start at $US109,000. After options, my loaner came out to […]
The 2021 CX-30 is the turbocharged and more premium version of Mazda’s CX-30 subcompact SUV. In total, the base turbocharged version is $US8,000 more expensive than the base non-turbo version. Visual cues between the two include black wheels, black wing mirrors, and a “turbo” badge. Visit the Business section of […]
Just like the Mazda 3 before it, Mazda has given the CX-30 subcompact SUV a turbocharged engine. The turbocharger makes the CX-30 Turbo a competitor against luxury automakers like BMW and Mercedes. The CX-30 Turbo starts at $US30,050. My loaner had a $US35,400 price tag. Visit the Business section of […]
The new Hyundai Sonata has a fresh design that looks great. It’s a midsize sedan that competes with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Base MSRP for the 2021 model is $US23,700. After minimal options, my top-trim 2020 loaner cost $US34,590. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. As a […]
Classic Land Rover Defenders are quite rare and have gained a cult following in the US. The 2020 Land Rover Defender is the first new Defender to be sold here from the factory since 1997. Base MSRP of the Defender is $US46,100. After options, my loaner came to $US72,780 MSRP. […]
The upscale Kia Telluride is evidence that Kia not only can, but will, build a good car that people actually want to buy. Kia, along with Hyundai and Genesis, are offering stylish, sporty, quality cars at good prices. It’s a trend worth watching. It’s also a trend the South Korean […]
The 2020 Genesis G90 is the executive luxury sedan designed to compete against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. The rear seats recline and offer first-class levels of legroom. My loaner had a base MSRP of $US72,200 and cost $US73,195 after destination fees. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more […]
I drove four mid-engine cars this past year: the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, the Audi R8, the McLaren GT, and the Lotus Evora GT. Last year, Insider’s Matt DeBord reviewed the Acura NSX. All of them offered a mix of cylinder counts, horsepower ratings, and price points. For me, the Corvette […]
Because most car keys are key fobs now, you can’t just put them in the ignition anymore. The 2020 Audi R8 I reviewed had a specialised slot in its centre console just for the key. It’s a great solution and became intuitive to use very quickly. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]
The 2020 R8 is Audi’s halo car, with a naturally aspirated V10 positioned between its two axles. There are currently two versions of the R8 available: the V10 Quattro and the more powerful V10 Performance Quattro. My loaner was the more powerful version, starting at $US195,900. Fees and extra options […]
The 2020 Kona is Hyundai’s compact SUV, slotting in between the subcompact Venue and the Tuscon in Hyundai’s crossover and SUV lineup. The Kona comes in five trims, with the 2021 model featuring a $US20,400 base trim and a $US28,050 top trim. This 2020 review loaner had a Lime Twist […]
The Twisted NA-V8 is a modern Land Rover Defender built to classic specifications, yours for a base price of $US250,000. Part of the reason the Twisted NA-V8s start are so expensive is because they are all so customisable. You can specify anything you want, from exterior colours and interior trim […]
The Land Rover Defender is a popular off-roading vehicle that’s gained a cult-like following over the years. Companies like Twisted Automotive reconstruct Defenders to be highly customised and luxurious for today’s top Defender fans and collectors. The Twisted NA-V8 90 is based on a Defender 90 but has a V8 […]
The Polestar 1 is a plug-in hybrid coupe that produces a claimed 619 horsepower. It looks great from the outside, but it also has wonderful details if you look at it up close. Some of its best features include gold brake callipers and a crystal gear selector. Visit Business Insider’s […]
The Polestar 1 is a hybrid coupe from Geely, the Chinese parent company behind Lotus and Volvo. It’s a slick-looking thing that returned nearly 60 miles of electric-only driving in our testing. But it’s expensive and rare; the starting price is $US155,000 and only 1,500 examples will be made. Visit […]
The Porsche Taycan 4S is currently the most expensive base-model Porsche EV you can buy. It starts at $US103,800. My loaner came with nearly $US40,000 in options, however, including a $US10,000 brake kit option. In all, the car’s MSRP came out to $US143,690. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]
The Taycan is Porsche’s first EV and comes in four trims: the $US79,900 base Taycan, $US104,000 4S, $US151,000 Turbo, and $US185,000 Turbo S. My 4S loaner came to $US143,690 after options. On paper, Porsche’s iconic gas-powered 911 Turbo S is faster. But in practice, the Taycan 4S feels like it […]
Spiritually, the new turbocharged Mazda 3 is similar to the hot-hatch Mazdaspeed 3, an enthusiast favourite from 2007 to 2013. But the new 3 Turbo is missing a lot of the flair from the sporty Mazdaspeed 3, like front-wheel drive, a manual transmission, and a hood scoop. This new take […]
The Mazda 3 is Mazda’s compact, entry-level car. Now it has an optional turbocharger. Power and performance have been increased, which means the 3 Turbo can now compete with models from Audi and Mercedes. The 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo starts at $US33,750, compared to the base sedan’s $US20,500 starting price. […]
The McLaren GT is the British automaker’s idea of a comfortable, long-distance car. It has a luxurious but alien-looking interior, with interesting shapes and textures. Base price of the GT is $US215,500, but after options, my loaner came out to $US237,930. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. With a […]
The $US330,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan recently underwent a full redesign for the first time in 10 years, complete with starlight patterns twinkling across its ceiling and dashboard. The car’s Austin debut was my first time in a Rolls-Royce. My test car had a full $US100,000 in optional features, bringing its […]
The 2020 GT is the supposedly roomy McLaren, with extra space for luggage. It actually does have more cargo volume than the rear trunk of a Toyota Camry. To put it to the test, I took the GT to Costco and filled it up with stuff. The whole thing went […]
Genesis is still a relatively new luxury brand and suffers from a lack of brand recognition, despite producing cars of stellar quality. After reviewing the GV80 luxury SUV, Business Insider sat down with Genesis CEO of North America, Mark Del Rosso to learn more about the brand’s progress. The GV80 […]
In every single car I have ever driven, I couldn’t tell what setting my windshield wipers were in unless I clicked the stalk around to test them out. Turning on the wipers in the GV80 will result in a little information popup in the driver information cluster that tells you […]
The 2021 Genesis GV80 is a brand-new, midsize luxury crossover from Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury brand. The GV80 competes with the likes of the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Acura MDX. The SUVs come with either a four-cylinder engine or a V6 and either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Starting MSRP […]
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is the first mid-engine Corvette ever. It has a naturally aspirated V8 between its axles that makes nearly 500 horsepower. Starting MSRP for the mid-engine Corvette is $US58,900. But after options, my loaner came out to $US80,315. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. The person […]
The current generation Toyota RAV4 made a wonderful addition to its interior: rubber-lined cubbies for the driver and front passenger. There’s a small one for the driver and a bigger one for the passenger. Most cars don’t offer extra storage space for loose items other than door pockets or the […]
The Lotus Evora GT is arguably the best driver’s car currently on the market. It’s a 2020 model, yet its hardware and philosophy basically remain unchanged since it came around in 2009. The Evora GT doesn’t have flaws, it has quirks. Quirks such as being loud inside and difficult to […]
I’ve tested both the Tesla Model 3 and the new Polestar 2. Both are five-seater luxury EVs. They largely drive the same; the big differences are in the packaging and user experiences. Though the Tesla performs better on paper, I liked the Polestar because it has a more usable interior. […]
Recently, I reviewed the Kia Telluride and found it to be wonderfully spacious and high quality for the price. My fully loaded loaner was less than $US50,000, yet it had an interior that rivaled cars priced at thousands of dollars more. The leathers were soft and the interior design was […]
The Telluride is Kia’s three-row SUV that competes with the Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, and Chevrolet Traverse. It’s enormously popular, no doubt thanks to the fact that its starting price is lower than a lot of the competition. With the Telluride, you get a comfortable ride […]
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is all-new for its second generation, and represents the entry-level Mercedes-Benz SUV. Despite its increase in size, the new GLA is fun, especially as a front-wheel drive car. Just don’t expect to fit a whole lot in the trunk. Prices start at $US36,230, but my […]
The 2020 Honda Civic Si is the most recent iteration of a car that’s been around for decades. It’s a sporty vehicle with all of the practicality of a compact car. The Si comes in a sedan and a coupe, and starts at $US25,200. It doesn’t have many optional add-ons […]
The Polestar 2 is the first all-electric car from Polestar, a new brand from Volvo and Geely. It competes against the Tesla Model 3, Jaguar I-Pace, and Audi e-Tron. Prices start at $US59,900. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. The future-is-now characteristics are the same. The same big infotainment […]
Porsche is famous for offering an extensive menu of options on its cars. I tested a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S recently and in addition to its $US113,300 starting price, it had $US21,190 in options. Some were worth it. Others were definitely not. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S is one of the last manual-transmission sports cars you can buy today. It represents nearly 60 years of Porsche building and improving on the 911 sports car. The newest, eighth-generation Carrera S is bigger than ever, but still drives great. My loaner came to […]
The 2021 Toyota Venza is back as a hybrid-only, all-wheel drive, two-row crossover. It’s actually quite fun to drive with very agile handling, which isn’t commonplace among crossovers. But the car isn’t without its faults, like disappointing cargo space and visibility paired with too few physical buttons on the interior. […]
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator competes in the saturated luxury SUV segment. But it’s a car you actually want to spend time sitting in because it’s wildly comfortable and luxurious. It has a lot of nice touches and thoughtful convenience features. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. As Lincoln’s three-row […]
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is Lincoln’s three-row SUV, which sits below the larger Navigator and starts at $US51,100. In the Grand Touring trim, it’s a plug-in hybrid that makes almost 500 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque. My loaner came out to a total of $US83,245, and combined bullish power […]
The Gladiator is Jeep’s version of a mid-size, off-road-capable pickup truck. It has a bunch of fun Easter eggs hidden all over it, including some vintage-inspired ones that nod to Jeep’s WWII past. I found seven in total on the Gladiator Rubicon I reviewed. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more […]
The average person reads about 300 words per minute, or so we hear. So if you’re looking to research a new car in a hurry, look no further than this 300-word review of the 2019 Kia Niro EV. Photos feature the Kia Niro EV EX Premium trim, which has a […]
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is Jeep’s rugged pickup truck. Like other Jeeps, you can take the roof and doors off of a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The pickup truck comes with a little tool kit so you don’t need to buy extra tools. The whole thing took us about 20 minutes, […]
I recently reviewed the 2020 Jeep Gladiator: Jeep’s take on the mid-size pickup truck market. It’s a truck that’s a star at off-roading, but not so much at traversing on highways. My loaner came out to a total MSRP of $US62,020. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. It was […]
The Jeep Gladiator is a Wrangler-based pickup truck, which starts at $US33,545 and has seven trim options. The most expensive version starts at $US51,745. Every trim features a Pentastar V6 with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and most feature the choice of either a six-speed manual or an […]
The average person reads about 300 words per minute, or so we hear. So if you’re looking to research a new car in a hurry, look no further than this 300-word review of the 2021 Kia Seltos. Photos feature the Seltos SX Turbo trim, which has a base price of […]
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is Nissan’s entry-level crossover for buyers who want a bigger car without a bigger price tag. It’s your bare-bones “first car” style of vehicle, just with bigger bones. The Kicks starts at $US18,870 and has three trims, with the highest starting at $US21,120. But don’t let […]
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