Tag: rear-wheel drive
New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 in 2+2 Guise
The new Mercedes-AMG SL 43, a pioneering entry model for the AMG SL roadster series, is set to arrive stateside by summer 2023 with a starting price of $109,900. This innovative 2+2-seater roadster is powered by an AMG-enhanced 2.0-liter turbocharged…
About the Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV
Hyundai’s transition to an all-electric fleet continues with the 2023 Ioniq 6 its latest model. Dubbed the “electric streamliner” by the manufacturer, the newest Ioniq model blends a sophisticated design with advanced technologies and an extended range. With a starting…
Chrysler 300: Chronicling the Changes
eThe Chrysler 300 is a traditional, full-size sedan with room for five. Along with the Dodge Charger, these two models offer standard rear-wheel drive, a feature common to large American cars of a bygone era. The 300 straddles the mainstream…
Shift This 2023 Nissan Z!
Imagine our surprise when we learned that a follow-up Nissan Z model was added to our test fleet. This writer evaluates new models as received from manufacturers through a pair of distributors. Our Atlanta distributor handles Nissan and delivered the…
Toyota Ups Its Game with the GR Supra
The 2023 Toyota GR Supra gains a much-need manual gearbox. Let’s hear it for the Toyota GR Supra! This small sports car continues to gain attention in a niche segment, a model noted for its extraordinary design, strong powerplants, and…
Big Hemi Powers Final Edition Chrysler 300C
The Chrysler 300C is going away, a traditional full-size sedan that’s taking its final bow for 2023. The sedan line, initially introduced in 1955 and resurrected decades later, fades away as the Chrysler marque prepares to shift to full electric…
Kia Stinger Fun Facts!
The Kia Stinger is an unusual model for a mainstream brand. First, it comes with standard rear-wheel drive. Second, it blends luxury and performance elements that are typically found on fine models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Importantly, it delivers value…
History of the Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck launched by the Ford Motor Company for the 2022 model year. But the nameplate was originally affixed to a compact car that was built from 1970 to 1977. Ford resurrected the name…
Will the Dodge Challenger Gain a Straight Six?
We’ve been following the developments of the Dodge brand with added interest ever since Stellantis was formed earlier this year. The automaker, representing the merger of Fiat Chrysler with Peugeot Citroen, is a 14-brand powerhouse headquartered in the Netherlands. Despite…
Style Maker: Lincoln Aviator SUV
The Lincoln line is now comprised entirely of SUVs, including the Aviator. The Lincoln Aviator is a sight to behold, the fourth and most recent utility vehicle in Ford’s luxury brand fold. That fact alone is an important statement as…
Down Electric Avenue with the Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 brings electrification to the masses. Put down 2021 as the year when the electric vehicle pivot hastened. This year, mainstream manufacturers such as Ford and GMC are bringing to the market their first-ever dedicated electric vehicle lines….
A Ford Mustang by Another Name is a Mach-E
Ford rolls out the Mach-E, a different kind of Mustang. One of the most storied and recognizable vehicles in American autodom is the Ford Mustang. This iconic model is instantly familiar, even to the casual observer. But this year, the…
Luxury Maker: 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV
The GV80 kicks off the first SUV models for the Genesis brand. Ever since splitting from the Hyundai brand in 2017, the Genesis luxury marque has wowed us with a succession of three beautiful sedans. But sedans aren’t the significant…
