Toyota has built up a reputation for being quite a conservative car company. Between the Prius and the Camry, buying a Toyota meant buying something economical with good fuel economy and decent space. Something you don’t mind taking on a road trip or eventually gifting to your eldest child on their sweet 16. That...
Sitting behind the 2023 Lexus LS 500’s spread of controls took me back to childhood. Specifically Christmas 1998—when I delightedly pulled the wrapping off a stereo the size of an engine block. Remember those? So many buttons, so many lights! I felt such power and coolness. What a great sensation to stoke.
I’ve driven plenty...
One look at the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron and you might think something’s different. Everything from its unusual ‘Sportback’ shape to its closed-off grille and dazzling LED lights make it seem like something exciting, with the promise of a unique and interesting experience. Sadly, actually getting behind the wheel and driving the Q4...
Fun-to-drive road manners, good entry-level luxury, and solid hybrid economy are no longer mutually exclusive. When it comes to automakers' lowest-tier crossovers, this realization isn't even like the old expression "cheap, fast, reliable: pick two." You can indeed have all three, and Lexus' entry in the subcompact crossover ring makes for a compelling offer:...
