JR Chocco
2020 BMW M8 Convertible Review: A fast return
It’s back! Last year, BMW revived the 8-Series after a 20-year absence. The return of the new flagship is complete with the 2020 BMW 8-Series. The full lineup now comes as coupe or convertible in 840i, M8, M8 Competition, as well as a four-door Gran Coupe full-size sedan. Luxury is all about choice. The coupe and soft-top convertible are...
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review: The surprisingly impressive hybrid
The Hyundai Sonata finds its magic again for 2020, with a distinctive luxury-car vibe plus some features you won’t find in rival sedans. Although mid-size sedans might no longer be the heart of the American market, Hyundai shows with the redesigned 2020 Sonata that it can put its heart into one. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has a dramatic new...
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review: Bringing space and style to the SUV masses
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a sporty crossover SUV with a spacious interior and seating for five adults. It’s not flashy, luxurious, or especially powerful, but it bests most competitors for outright interior space. The 2020 Atlas Cross Sport can accommodate adults in every outboard seat as well as provide adult-sized access through big door openings. Cargo...
2020 Nissan Kicks Review: The Urban Utility Vehicle
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive. Style on a budget is possible, just like the 2020 Nissan Kicks. The 2020 Kicks is a compact crossover that costs less than $20,000 in base versions. It’s front-wheel drive only and not particularly fast, but it’s inexpensive and fuel-efficient with a big touchscreen. This year, all...
2020 Chevrolet Bolt Review: The Electric GTI
The field of affordable electric vehicles is growing by the year. And this year marks the first time that one of the longest-range affordable EVs, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, gets a range boost. The 2020 Bolt EV gets its boost in battery capacity without any physical change to the pack or the way it's integrated into the vehicle...
2020 Honda Civic Type R Review: The Hot Hatch Lives
The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars especially with the wild Type R. While the name “Civic” may return images of economy-sized penalty boxes, today’s Civic has more in common with the Accord than it does with yesteryear’s small cars. The 2020 Civic’s a budget car hiding in plain sight while the Type R is a race-ready...
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Review: Go Anywhere Anytime
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is a bruiser with few luxuries for the money, but we love it anyway. The Land Cruiser is an immense SUV with serious four-wheel-drive capability, with an off-road heritage unmatched by most rivals. It’s not exceptionally well-suited to urban or even suburban life, but that’s part of this big 4x4’s charm. This year, the...
2020 Lexus ES 350 Review: The Sedate Sedan No More
The 2020 Lexus ES charts a sportier, sharper course than before, and it succeeds. As buyers flock toward SUVs, sedans are left out in the cold. The 2020 Lexus ES relishes in its sedanness, with sharper moves than we have come to expect from this model and excellent fuel economy, with no dilution of its core Lexus virtues. If...
2020 Infiniti Q50 Review: Take the Red Sport Rocket
The 2020 Infiniti Q50 hasn't drifted from view in the face of newer rivals, it’s still very powerful, satisfying, and sleek. The Q50 is often forgotten among luxury sedan buyers, which is unfortunate. Good looks, impressive powertrains, and decent value in the right form warrant a longer look. For 2020, the Q50 gets a twin-turbo V-6 power as standard,...
2021 Lexus IS First Drive Review: Not all-new but definitely worth the wait
The Lexus IS has now been on sale for more than two decades. First introduced in 1999, this year marks its 21st year on the market. To mark the occasion, Lexus hit the compact sedan with a significant overhaul, including a more sculpted body, an updated interior, and a much-needed tech update in an attempt to keep the sporty...
