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Ford climbs fast with the latest refresh of the Expedition. Isaac Bouchard 2015 Ford Expedition EL EPA ratings: 14/20mpg; 16mpg combined 0-60mph: 6.5 seconds Price as tested: $68,090 With all the attention focused on the new GM fullsize SUVs, Ford’s Expedition and long wheelbase EL version have been overlooked. But a thorough mechanical refresh for … Read more
Lexus redesigns the RX for 2016 with potentially the riskiest redesign of the year. Isaac Bouchard 2016 Lexus RX EPA rating: RX350: 19/26mpg; 22mpg combined 0-60mph: RX350: 7.5 sec (est) Price range: TBA The boldest—and potentially riskiest—redesign of the year is the all-new, 2016 Lexus RX. Given the model is the company’s bestseller and the … Read more
Cadillac zooms ahead with the ATS-V Isaac Bouchard 2016 Cadillac ATS-V EPA ratings: 17/23mpg; 19mpg 0-60mph: 3.9 seconds Price as tested: $74,140 Remember when Wile E. Coyote would climb aboard a lit rocket to catch the Road Runner? That first insane rush of accelerative force is what it feels like when the new Cadillac ATS-V’s … Read more
A crossover hit for a resurgent brand. Isaac Bouchard Lexus’ resurgence is now in full swing, and their confidence evident in vehicles like the new NX crossovers. Very boldly styled, both the gasoline, and hybrid model tested here, sacrifice some stance and proportion on the altar of aggressive styling impact, yet succeed terrifcally at getting … Read more
The best ride I’ve had all year! Isaac Bouchard Simply put, the best drive I have had this year. Which was quite unexpected, really, as I expressed in my lament for the 2014 F-Type R going from two driven wheels to four, here. Yet Jaguar managed to retain that car’s hooligan streak while adding a … Read more
The ultra-high performance SUV hits adolescence with some stunning changes Isaac Bouchard Ironic to think that the Cayenne Turbo is now the “elder statesman” of the ultra high performance SUV class, but it has been 12 model years since its debut, and now four-door Porsches outsell the company’s sports cars. A host of imitators have … Read more
Price isn’t the only reason this car sits atop the leaderboard. Isaac Bouchard The Golf looks expensive (in Europe it is considered quite upscale), with very clean lines and clearly wrought detailing. Proportionally the five-door hatch meets the needs—if not desires—of just about any family, with a large cargo area that can be increased dramatically … Read more
What Price Prestige? Isaac Bouchard Luxury crossovers are all the rage right now; sports sedans are just so over. At least that is what one would think from current sales trends. Regardless, “premium” comes in many flavors and at many price points. Recent, almost concurrent exposure to the revised Acura RDX and the updated Range … Read more
Toyota keeps on truckin’ Isaac Bouchard Toyota has considerable experience making tough trucks, as well as supporting off road racing endeavors. Such savvy is evident in the new line of TRD Pro models, comprised of the (outgoing) Tacoma and the 4Runner and Tundra, which I’ve recently spent time evaluating. I’ve made no secret of my … Read more
A shining example of a revitalized luxury brand. Isaac Bouchard Just a generation ago, a person of my age and at a certain “station” in life would aspire to a Buick like the Regal GS; a sporty businessman’s express—in fact, my dad had one in 1972, and he has always been a gearhead. By the … Read more
