JR Chocco
2021 Ford F-150 Review: Best in Class
The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck that ranges from a basic two-door work truck to a four-door luxury leisure liner loaded with leather. The number of F-150 configurations exceeds the number of years it’s been America’s bestselling vehicle, which spans at least four decades. It squares off against the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and related GMC Sierra,...
2021 Lexus UX 200 Review: Urban Refinement
The 2021 Lexus UX taps design verve to hawk its cozy interior space and its middling performance. The Lexus UX is a five-seat crossover SUV that’s on the small end of its competitive class, but offers a hybrid option that dramatically boosts its gas mileage. Its rivals include the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Blind-spot monitors are standard...
2021 Volvo S90 and V90 Review: Not your parents Volvo
The 2021 Volvo S90 and V90 argue for luxury-car status with rational performance and style. The S90 and V90 are large luxury cars that offer a pretty alternative to the usual rivals, including the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class, and BMW 5-Series. Without the pretense of luxury the S90 sedan and V90 wagon still deliver it, especially in our favorite, the...
2021 Lexus LX 570 Review: The Lexus of Land Rovers
The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is a hardened warrior ill-suited to most real-world uses, but still brimming with capability but few will ever use it. The Lexus LX 570 is a luxurious three-row SUV with decidedly rugged underpinnings. Compare it to the Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, BMW X7, and Toyota Land Cruiser. With a basic design that’s well...
2021 Land Rover Defender Review: An Off-Roader with Control
The 2021 Land Rover Defender is a roomier, more civilized alternative to a Jeep Wrangler. The new Defender is a unibody SUV built to take on body-on-frame off-roaders like the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, and upcoming Ford Bronco. The 2021 Land Rover Defender works as an adventure seeker and daily driver. It has Jeep Wrangler off-road capability and the controlled...
2021 Toyota Venza Review: Breaking the Camry Wagon mold
The 2021 Toyota Venza brings an upscale flair to the compact crossover class to go with its efficient and reasonably powerful hybrid powertrain. The Venza is a hybrid crossover SUV that seats up to five, and is largely based on the RAV4. Smaller than the three-row Highlander, the Venza revives an older Toyota nameplate that was previously applied to...
2021 Genesis GV80 Review: The Germans should be worried
The 2021 Genesis GV80 vaults the fledgling luxury brand beyond sedans into more popular territory as its first SUV. The GV80 competes in a crowded class represented by the Audi Q8, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, and Jaguar F-Pace. Luckily style, performance, leading technology with great value make for a head-turning contender. Mechanically related to the Genesis G80 mid-size sedan, the...
2021 GMC Sierra Review: Everyday for Everyone
The 2021 GMC Sierra has big looks, big tow ratings, and deep beds. The Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck that shares its underpinnings with the Chevy Silverado. It squares off against the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan. In terms of capability, performance, and getting it any way you want it, the Sierra excels. The Sierra’s...
2021 Lexus RX 350L Review: “L” for Length
The 2021 Lexus RX stays strong in an increasingly crowded class with styling that stands out. The RX is a luxury mid-size crossover SUV that was refreshed for 2020 for sportier handling. Despite edgy styling, it doesn’t stray too far from being the comfy, quiet cruiser that has defined it for more than 20 years. It can be had...
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Review: The Legendary Leader
At $59,995 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is by far the best performance value around.The 2021 Chevy Corvette is a mid-engine sports car, available as a coupe or convertible. ‘Vette-heads would say it compares to nothing else, with its V-8 heartbeat, a 0-60 mph time under 3.0 seconds, and a starting price under $60,000. We compare it to the Porsche 911,...
