Jul 30, 2021
Lexus makes some very desirable vehicles but has been criticized over its trackpad user interface. Starting with the 2022 NX, it all changes. The new Lexus Interface (no there’s no fancy name) eliminates the touchpad, it’s touchscreen only. It’s also adds casual voice recognition commands plus imbeds Amazon Music...
Jul 29, 2021
Affordable cars can be some of the most difficult vehicles for automotive engineers to produce. The Nissan Kicks is budget done right. Fast? No sir. Opulent? No ma’am. But it’s stylish, comfortable, fuel efficient and comes with plenty of active electronic safety tech. The 2021 models gets some updates and for those...
Jul 28, 2021
The 2021 Ford Bronco is an exceptionally done SUV with tech to help it conquer the trails. Tom Voelk heads out with Ford Off-Roadeo instructor Jonny Van Wagoner to see how Trail Turn Assist, One Pedal Drive and Trail Control make things easier when navigating the tough stuff. And Bronco’s sway bar disconnect has...
Jul 26, 2021
The 2021 Bronco 2 and 4 door is finally arriving at Ford dealerships. At the Texas Off-Roadeo just outside of Austin, Tom Voelk drives it both on and off road. On pavement, he gets behind the wheel of an Outer Banks model. On the Off-Roadeo “Ghost Pepper” course, he pushes a base 2-door with the Sasquatch package of...
Jul 15, 2021
Many automotive enthusiasts feel sports cars simply must have a manual transmission and the Porsche 718 GT4 comes standard with a very good six-speed. But the quickest way around a track is with the 7-speed dual-clutch Doppelkupplung gearbox. You may know it as the legendary PDK with eye-blink gear swaps. At least...