Isaac Bouchard
2019 Mercedes CLS53 Review
The 2019 Mercedes CLS53 fits its niche just fine: fast yet refined, stylish yet understated.
2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4×4 Follow-Up Review
By Isaac Bouchard
I was blown away by how good the new, DT-series Ram 1500 series was when I was first exposed to it about a year ago. It was so refined and luxurious that it even made me question whether a higher-end SUV best suited my needs anymore, especially as I have a 6,000lb trailer to haul throughout the year. That original one (reviewed here) also impressed passengers, including friends who have a loaded Jaguar F-Pace. Their opinion was that the Ram was finished nicer, had a more pleasant back seat and road better. So I was excited to try a different model as 2019 came to a close, one with the eTorque engine option.
Jaguar, BMW & Lexus Blow Up Traditional Automotive Luxury
Innovatory offerings from major car companies in the automotive luxury category are the start of a REVOLUTION.
2019 BMW M850i & X7 50i Reviews
BMW has recently undergone something of an identity crisis. As it’s moved over the past decade from creating beguiling drivers’ cars to more mainstream—and better selling—crossovers and SUVs, it lost some of its “Ultimate Driving Machine” focus. But thanks to an investment in an extremely versatile, underlying architecture, much of its mojo has been found.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse 3LT Versus 2019 VW Atlas R-Line
By Isaac Bouchard Two of the larger crossovers on the market are the Chevrolet Traverse and Volkswagen Atlas. Both have more interior volume than some of the body-on-frame SUVs like the Tahoe, in a package that is more car-like to drive. Both are powered by 3.6-liter V6s and come in either front- or all-wheel drive. … Read more
All Trucked Up
America’s Big Three proudly keep producing trucks with plenty of size, power and room for gear galore. By Isaac Bouchard FOR DECADES NOW, America’s Big Three have specialized in trucks, SUVs and crossovers. Today, these vehicles comprise three-quarters of all new automobile sales. Into this burgeoning market General Motors and Ford have plunged, and while … Read more
2019 Volkswagen Alltrack Review
By Isaac Bouchard The Alltrack represents many of the things VW does best. In SEL trim—as tested—it looks good inside and out, has very well rounded dynamics and performs well. The Alltrack, based on the excellent Golf SportWagen, sits 1.4 inches higher, giving it increased ground clearance for light duty offroad work (bolstered by a … Read more