New York Auto Show 2019
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With its 2020 Outback, Subaru bets on turbo engines and big screens
It didn't take long after walking through the faux-wood gates Subaru erected at the New York Auto Show before I saw the 2020 Outback. I couldn't miss it. Perched atop a large outcropping of fake rock, the Outback looked somewhat regal as its headlights seemingly peered off into the distance.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is luxuriously extra
If you're looking for a classy, far-from-huge Mercedes crossover that goes easy on the environment, there's the EQC. If you're the type that routinely needs to ferry around eight in relative luxury, though, your best bet is probably Mercedes-Benz's new GLS-class. While it isn't quite as big as the luxury liner that is the Lincoln Navigator, the new GLS 450 and GLS 580 are still among the biggest vehicles in Mercedes' 2020 lineup, and they're flush with the sort of niceties you'd expect out of a truly premium people-carrier.
Kia's HabaNiro 'everything car' is the wackiest EV crossover
Kia spent its entire press conference talking about the spiciness of its brand. Spoiler: it's very spicy according to Kia. But they're not exactly wrong. After showing a drift version of the exciting Stinger the automaker took the wraps off an EV concept where all the doors open up like a supercar.
Hyundai goes even smaller with the Venue crossover
Both the gas and electrified Hyundai Kona are great vehicles. But maybe it's just a tad too big for you? If that's the case, the automaker just unveiled the Hyundai Venue. An entry-level SUV with an odd name.
Mercedes-Benz's EQC Edition 1886 goes heavy on creature comforts
It's no surprise Mercedes has been planning to produce its own all-electric vehicle -- the storied carmaker revealed its plans in 2016 and started candidly talking about its new EQC crossover last year. While we won't be able to slip behind the wheel of a US-spec EQC until 2020, Mercedes did make an appearance at the New York Auto Show with the especially drool-worthy EQC Edition 1886, a tricked out version of the crossover with an "extensive range of optional extras."
Toyota's 2020 Highlander approaches the pinnacle of SUV practicality
If you're in the US and mulling a new car purchase, there's a pretty strong chance you're considering an SUV. Fair enough: Americans are pretty much over sedans at this point. In any case, Toyota has a refreshed version of its popular Highlander that might be right up your alley, but after a few moments ogling it at the New York Auto Show, one thing is clear: it's not happy to see you.
Jaguar's electric I-Pace takes the World Car of the Year award
Unlike your typical "car of the year" award, the World Car Awards (of which I'm a juror) are voted on by 86 automotive journalists from over 20 countries that write for publications that span the globe. This year those reporters drove an impressive amount of cars and decided that the Jaguar I-PAce was the best of 2019.
Lincoln Corsair squeezes Navigator features into a smaller SUV
The Lincoln Navigator is unapologetically huge. But large, luxury SUVs don't have the sales numbers of the small crossover market. So it's no surprise that the automaker is tossing its luxury hat into that profitable ring with the new Corsair.
Genesis unveils Mint concept EV for urban fashionistas
Automotive events can be... well weird. For example, the Mint EV concept car reveal from Genesis was a song and dance extravaganza coupled with a fashion show. The automaker said it had something to do with New York becoming the center of the fashion world. None that really mattered because the concept car that eventually appeared looked great (but in a weird way) and it'll never show up in showrooms, but a boy can dream can't he?
Cadillac puts its hands-off driver assistant in the new CT5
Way back in October of 2017, I drove Cadillac's CT6 across the southwest using the automaker's driver's assistant feature Super Cruise. It was an impressive hands-free experience that was only available on one vehicle. Cadillac has finally fixed that with its new compact sedan, the CT5.
