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Isaac Bouchard The Subaru BRZ and its twin, the Scion FR-S, have rightfully garnered reams of positive press; in these days of crossover fever, any lightweight, driver-focused, rear wheel drive sports coupe—and an affordable one at that—is something to be celebrated. And in many ways these two deliver upon the ethos of driver satisfaction that … Read more

Lincoln’s crossover marks a return to luxury. Isaac Bouchard 2016 Lincoln MKX MSRP: $38,100 EPA Ratings: 17/26 mpg; 22 mpg combined There was a time when Lincoln not only defined automotive luxury; it also sold more cars in a year than most all the high-end imports did combined. While a return to the latter is … Read more

A droptop roadster races to the fore Isaac Bouchard 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Price as Tested: $32,950 EPA Ratings: 27/34 mpg 0-60 mph: 5.8 seconds When the first generation Miata debuted over 25 years ago, no one really knew what to expect. But this little Mazda went on to become the best selling two-seat sports … Read more

Volvo’s most futuristic SUV in years has arrived. Isaac Bouchard 2016 Volvo XC90 T6 MSRP: $48,900 EPA Ratings: 20/25 mpg; 22 mpg combined The first all-new Volvo in more than 14 years is also the most futuristic SUV I have yet experienced. It seems tailor-made for 21st Century urban use, both in its design ethos … Read more

These epic machines (with epically estimated sticker prices) will arrive over the next 36 months Isaac Bouchard LAMBORGHINI Enthusiasts and Arab sheikhs will remember the LM002, perhaps the most outrageous SUV ever built, powered by an offshore racing boat motor. Watch for its sexy wedge sequel, Urus ($150K-$200K), based on the next Porsche Cayenne platform. … Read more

As features once restricted to the most expensive vehicles trickle into the mainstream, top-shelf brands are finding new ways to Isaac Bouchard 2015 ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH MSRP: $294,025 MPG: 13 city/21 hwy The amount of global wealth created this century has prompted automakers to create the kinds of extreme vehicles not seen for generations. So it’s … Read more

Isaac Bouchard Subaru is on track to sell over 550,000 cars in the US this year, which would mean seven years of annual sales increases. Obviously, the company has a very good idea of what Americans want in their vehicles. For the 2015 Impreza, Subaru has refined what was already a compelling B-segment choice. Changes … Read more

Isaac Bouchard BMW’s genre-creating X6 has been a massive (literally and figuratively) success. So it comes as no surprise that now they’ve given us a coupe version of the excellent X3. Longer, lower and with less volume for passengers and cargo, it carries a modest price premium, which is mitigated in some measure due to … Read more

Power meets pragmatism in one package. Isaac Bouchard The only giveaway as to which fuel pump America’s best-selling Audi drinks from is the badge on the trunk lid. There’s no smoke or smell, and you can option up a TDI to look just like your neighbor’s SQ5 hot rod. Inside it is the typically appealing … Read more

The audacious crossover continues to break new ground. Isaac Bouchard When the Murano first showed its radical face 12 years ago it helped to reset expectations of what an SUV could be. While this latest, third-generation model doesn’t go quite that far, it is a worthy successor to the groundbreaking original. The Murano’s audacious skin … Read more