Jim Hackett is not a prototypical car guy. Nor is he a straight-line thinker or talker. But after more than two years as CEO of Ford, amid some head-scratching and skepticism, his unorthodox methods and esoteric train of thought are making some sense and showing signs they might pay off. The former Steelcase CEO has…
Subaru has announced pricing for the 2020 Forester. While it brings a modest bump over the 2019 model, the 2020 Subaru Forester comes with a few extra features that drivers will appreciate out on the road. Those comprise of enhancements to the standard EyeSight driver-assist suite, which now includes lane centering and lane departure prevention, as…
If you’re into cars, chances are you’ve not only heard of the U.K.’s Top Gear but also watched at least a few episodes of it—it’s the most popular TV show about cars and driving in the world, after all. But even if you’re not really into cars, there’s plenty to enjoy, as the oddball trio…
I grew up driving a 1983 Toyota truck, a slow, four-cylinder 4×4 Hilux that was my parents’ answer to a question too many police officers asked me in my short 16 and a half years on this planet: “Son, do you know how fast you were driving?” Although it was a lot slower than the…
Not every Moab Easter Jeep Safari concept flies with the audience out there, and this might be one good case in point. The Moab crowd just is not into the four-corner strut-suspended compact Compass or Renegade vehicles. So the 1.5-inch suspension lift kit concept that made its debut in 2017 on the Compass-based Jeep Trailpass…
Enthusiasts can rejoice, because we’re finally getting the 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant next year. The latest generation of Audi’s super wagon packs 591 hp, making it a good match for the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S wagon. But is its design an improvement over its predecessor? We think so, but let’s analyze below so you can…
Quick Stats: Johnny Van Zant, lead singer/songwriter, Lynyrd Skynyrd Daily Driver: 2017 GMC Sierra Denali (Johnny’s rating: 8 on a scale of 1 to 10) Other cars: see below Favorite road trip: Jacksonville to Smoky Mountains Car he learned to drive in: Ford Galaxie First car bought: 1978 Ford Econoline van The trucks in Johnny…
By 3:30 p.m., Chevrolet Corvette product manager Harlan Charles was losing his voice at the biggest Corvette show in the world. Rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of the throng of loyalists snaking out of the huge tent that held the 2020 Corvette C8 at Corvettes at Carlisle, the famed annual ’Vette show held…
