'Made in America Auto Index' is Misleading

The 2016 Buick Enclave, supposedly the most American-made automobile. The Kogod School of Business at American University in Northwest Washington, DC, has published a new index of the most American-made automobiles in the United States. Unfortunately, the “Made in America Auto Index” has a misleading title because its rankings are heavily skewed in favor of…

New Chevrolet Trailblazer, Buick Encore GX Will Carry 3-Cylinder Engines

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet For the first time in almost 20 years, General Motors will sell vehicles equipped with three-cylinder engines in the United States.  The 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer subcompact SUVs will offer a choice between a standard 1.2-liter three-cylinder and an available 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine, both paired…

2016 Subaru Legacy Overview

The Subaru Legacy has built up quite a legacy of its own. It is widely considered one of the most reliable sedans in the industry. The 2016 Subaru Legacy maintains that title by keeping sight of what made it so successful, while simultaneously making small but important improvements. The 2016 Subaru Legacy is available in…

Electrified COPO Camaro Goes to Auction in Monterey

Photo: Chevrolet The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, or SEMA Show, is the perfect place for automakers and other tech companies to show off their weirdest and wackiest concepts and designs. Last year, Chevy bought a one-of-a-kind electric Camaro dragster to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, much to the surprise of just about everyone….

Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award

Photo: Volvo As hybrid vehicles, all-electric models, and plug-in hybrids (or hybrid hybrids, as I’ve taken to calling them) continue to grow in popularity, Volvo continues to prove its mettle in these segments. After the well-received announcement of the XC40 Recharge, a record-breaking sales month in October, and the multiple ALG Awards the brand recently…

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Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under $40,000. Editors at Kelley Blue Book appreciated the SUV’s incredible value, powertrain warranty, and family-friendly amenities. Finding the Right Vehicle for your Family: Mitsubishi crossovers…

Hyundai Places 2 Engines on Wards 10 Best List

The Hyundai Sonata Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list has arrived, with Hyundai claiming two of the spots for the second straight year. The Smartstream 1.6-liter turbo GDI engine in the new 2020 Hyundai Sonata made the list in its debut model year, while the Kona Electric powertrain repeated…

Chevy Teams Up with Disney to Tease Magical Bolt EUV

Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet really wants you to think that electric cars are magical and to prove it, the automaker has teamed up with Walt Disney World to tease the upcoming, magical Bolt EUV. You’ve probably heard of the theme park’s official slogan — “The Most Magical Place On Earth” — and if one company can…

75 Percent Opting for AWD Mustang Mach-E

The AWD Mustang Mach-E is all like, nah, not today, snow Photo: Ford Ford is all about telling us about trends when it comes to folks reserving their 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Earlier this month, we found out that 90 percent of New Englanders who have paid a $500 reservation fee have expressed a preference for…