Matthew's Recent Reviews
Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Sonata Spec Comparison
Family sedans aren’t the biggest draw to showrooms these days, with crossovers and SUVs taking centre stage and providing most of the profits. Still, a few customers in the outfield (*raises hand*) prefer a four door car for their daily tasks.
2020 Nissan Altima vs 2020 Subaru Legacy Comparison
Like the Cheshire Cat slowly vanishing from the Queen of Hearts’ croquet field, the mid-size four-door sedan is disappearing from this country’s automotive marketplace. Two of the Detroit Three are busily pulling the plug on Fusion and Impala. And the Charger and 300 soldier on with underpinnings so old they could be carbon dated.
2020 Subaru Outback Review
There was a time when nobody could out-weird Subaru. It was long the go-to brand for granola types seeking a rig with power always going to all four wheels. In fact, if you wanted an all-wheel-drive coupe with bizarre windows or a station wagon with most of its roof lopped off, Subaru was the only…
2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Ford Edge Comparison
Two strong sellers for the Blue Oval, the Escape and Edge often make up a significant portion of dealership volume. For this model year, the smaller Escape has lost some of its chunky and squared-off charm in favor of more rounded bodywork. After receiving a boatload of changes last year, Edge soldiers on with no powertrain…
2020 Nissan Sentra First Drive Review
If one were to heed the bleating of certain corner offices and C-suites, it would seem that the compact car culture has been #cancelled, evaporated from the landscape like a fleeting Instagram story or ill-considered tweet. Those suits assert that SUVs and crossover (read: tall wagons) are the Way Forward.
2020 Ford Edge vs 2020 Ford Explorer Comparison
It can be argued with some vehemence that the Ford Motor Company is responsible for the plethora of crossovers and SUVs plying our nation’s roads. When the Blue Oval introduced its then-new Explorer for the 1990 model year, it introduced a vehicle that offered 4×4 grip wrapped up in a spacious yet easy-to-park package. At…
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus vs 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Comparison
As car companies innovate their way into the 2020s, many cubic acres of time and money are being shoveled into the furnace that is research and development for electric cars. Whether batteries will ultimately become the de facto replacement for internal combustion is up for debate and a conversation best left for another day. For…
2020 Hyundai Sonata Review
Hot dogs. Wine. Chainsaws. Jewelry. That’s what the sign read outside a gas station in rural Alabama, not long after setting off from the Hyundai manufacturing facility, just off the I-65 in Montgomery. It put the exclamation point on how a single shop can wear many hats. A commentary about how those four items might…
2020 Hyundai Venue Review
Nearly twenty-five years ago, the creators of Star Trek decided to go back to the well one more time in search of TV gold. Riding high on the recent success of The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine series, Berman et al launched Voyager, a third show which was a similar – yet unique –…
2019 Kia Niro EV Review
Two segments growing faster than any other in today’s market are crossovers and EVs. The former has been growing like gangbusters for ages, with everyone from Aston Martin to Volkswagen busying themselves with stuffing their portfolios full of these high riding wagons. As for electric vehicles, manufacturers need to simultaneously appeal to shoppers while offering…
2020 Ford Escape vs 2019 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
The small crossover segment, a murderously competitive market in which there is a phalanx of players, is plenty crowded. In fact, trying to choose the best one is like trying to pick your favorite trumpeter out of a large brass band. With everyone making so much noise, it’s tough to focus on a single player….
Ford EcoSport vs Ford Escape
See how the Ford EcoSport and Ford Escape compare to one another.
Matthew's Recent News Posts
Two to Tango: Ford Introduces FX2 Package for Ranger
The FX2 package dresses two-wheel drive trucks in off-road style
Shake It: Ford Offering Tremor Off-Road Package on 2020 Super Duty
Ford is shaking things up with the off-road capability of its Super Duty Pickup
CarbonPro Box for GMC Sierra 1500 Coming Soon
Carbon fiber composite isn’t just for supercars anymore.
Jeep Gladiator Concepts Fill Us with WANT
It’s time for the Easter Jeep Safari!
Is It Safe to Buy Used Tires?
You might save a few bucks, but is it worth the risk?
2020 Ford Escape Gains All-New Look, Hybrid and PHEV Model
Ford has overhauled its popular CR-V competitor.
New 2020 Hyundai Venue CUV will Slot Under the Kona
Another small crossover. Yay.
Power Numbers Revealed for GM’s Duramax Diesel
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
How You Can Get the 350-HP Ford Ranger Raptor that Ford Won’t Sell You
It ain’t cheap, but it’s pretty damn cool.
Jeep Shows Off Plug-In Models and Retro Wranglers in Geneva
New plug-in hybrid models of the Compass and Renegade were shown
Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Confirmed to Return Soon
A new 3-row SUV, ultra luxury Jeep, and more electrified models are coming soon.
Nissan Rogue vs Murano: Which SUV is Right for You?
Both these Nissan crossovers have a lot to offer.