Nissan’s Qashqai, the oh, so Canadian small wagon, comes in one shape and size, but pricing runs from affordable to premium. The budget-friendly version of the Qashqai, the newest sorta-small SUV (sport-utility vehicle) in a burgeoning field, stickers at a reasonable $19,998, plus $1,950 for freight and such. By today’s standards, it’s pretty basic, right …
The amazingly capable and luxurious 2018 Land Rover Discovery
In 26 words – two of them hyphenated compounds – I can sum up the newest Land Rover Discovery, the replacement for the tired, old LR4: three-row AND tailgate seating; 21 storage holds; smartphone control; fat tow ratings and lots of torque; off-road muscle; and most important of all, a curry hook. I know all …
VW taking aim at Tesla — but not with this e-Golf
Volkswagen sees Tesla as its main mass-market electric vehicle (EV) rival. Uh, what? Really? VW, the EV company? Yes, according to various reports, the centerpiece of VW’s Dieselgate comeback plan – call it the “reimagining of VW in the wake of a global scandal” – will deliver quite the jolt to the new vehicle marketplace. …
2018 Hyundai Ioniq: brilliant engineering dulled by the (yawn) design
Hyundai actually intended to create a line of Ioniq “green” cars with looks as normal as normal can be. At least that’s what we’re told. Thus, the Ioniq has the look of a me-too hatchback. Regardless of your viewing angle, it lacks a single interesting design cue. I will get to the many fascinating things …
2018 Land Rover Velar: a car disguised as a crossover, masquerading as an SUV
In the lower of the two 10-inch touchscreens in the Range Rover Velar, you will find the Vehicle Settings functions. Tap and slide through to Dynamic and you can gain access a) a lap timer that chronicles your hot shoeing; b) a g-force monitor to spell out your lateral g’s. The numbers describe yours and …