JR Chocco
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...
2021 GMC Yukon First Drive Review: Refining an Icon
Coming to an upper-middle-class neighborhood near you: The 2021 GMC Yukon is richer and bigger, with details and a price tag to match. The 2021 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV from the truckmaker and its biggest to date. Available in Yukon and long-body Yukon XL form, it’s a rival for the related Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, the Ford...
2020 Lexus UX 250h Review: The Better UX
The 2020 Lexus UX is a spacious, fuel-efficient crossover SUV with standout styling. Edgy styling isn’t the only thing that makes the 2020 Lexus UX stand out in the fiercely competitive field of luxe-lite small crossovers. The 2020 UX is a strong choice for those with the budget, if not necessarily the garage space, for a pint-size SUV with...
2020 BMW X5 Review: The original is still the best
The 2020 BMW X5 is the mid-size luxury SUV that started the class and does everything great. The X5 stands out among exceptional luxury SUVs because it’s never listened to the rest. It set the tone for other luxury SUVs more than two decades ago when it first rolled off the lines in South Carolina and the X5 hasn’t...
2020 Lexus RC 300 AWD Review: The Refined Coupe
The 2020 Lexus RC is a stylish, sporty coupe that makes a worthwhile rival to German stalwarts. Sporty, stylish, and with a wild option that’s ready for a racetrack, the 2020 Lexus RC is a reminder that coupes can be compelling choices. This year, the lineup includes RC 300, RC 350, and RC F versions powered by turbo-4, V-6,...
2020 Buick Enclave Review: The cosseting family SUV
The 2020 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV with a luxurious feel and impressive amenities. With its 2020 Enclave, Buick aims for families looking for an upmarket crossover SUV with three rows of seats. For the most part, the 2020 Enclave hits the bullseye with all-wheel drive and safety options we consider essential for any family. Changes to the...
2020 Ram 1500 Review: The truck for everyone
The 2020 Ram 1500 is the luxury car of pickup trucks and one of the strongest in workhorse ones, too. With a wide selection of engine options including mild hybrids and a new turbodiesel, the Ram 1500 can be configured to fit nearly any truck task, while it out does rivals with its handsome tech-forward cabin. For 2020, the...
2020 Honda Ridgeline Review: If crossovers were trucks
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline is a different kind of truck; it’s a truck that’s more comfortable and practical than tougher-duty rivals, but yet still based on a car; a really impressive one. The 2020 Ridgeline is all the pickup truck most buyers will ever really use, and that’s what makes it an outlier in its class. With impressive comfort,...
2020 Lexus GX 460 Review: The old school luxury SUV
The 2020 Lexus GX is a rugged luxury SUV for those few who want serious capability in a plush package. The GX 460 is probably the most capable off-roader valet parked in front of a swanky restaurant or an upscale shopping center, at least as long as there are no Range Rovers present. For many buyers, that image is...
