2017 Ford Raptor Is Tough

Benjamin Little

The all-new Ford Raptor is a thing to behold. The bold and rugged look has always been an attention getter, but this rendition is truly rough around the edges. With its twin-turbo, intercooled DOHC 24-valve, high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® with direct fuel injection, this beast will deliver more power than the previous 6.2-liter V8 at a whopping 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. … [More]

2017 Range Rover Sport SE

by Mike Hunter

Known as the luxury SUV brand around the world, Land Rover has continually shaped the market with multiple models to accommodate for size, price, performance and terrain. The 2017 Range Rover Sport SE comes at a time when the market is being dominated again by sportier and more efficient SUVs. The Discovery may be the perfect option. The 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter, Turbocharged … [More]

2017 Audi A7

by Mike Hunter

Audi’s A7 has become art on the road. Mercedes CLS, BMW’s 6 series coups and the Porsche Panamara are all winners, and, while they are all priced higher than the A7, this strikingly noticeable Audi has become a true contender thanks to a better EPA rating and a smaller engine that boasts great power and performance. Powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine that produces only … [More]

2017 Lexus RC F 

by Mike Hunter

A true performance coupe, the all-new 2017 Lexus RC F is a sight to behold and an experience to be had. The sleek, low-stance design and sporty good looks are why this machine is getting so much attention and accolade by critics. It is a true monster on the road. The car boasts a 5.0-liter V8 engine designed to add performance and speed with the dual Variable Valve Timing … [More]

The New Jaguar F-Pace Prestige 

by Mike Hunter

The best thing about the new SUV from Jaguar is, it combines the SUV experience with a luxury sports car experience. The famously exclusive brand has finally created a new and very useful vehicle that is getting rave reviews in both performance and style. While one may expect luxury and style to be atop the carmaker’s agenda in creating an SUV, this mid-size SUV is all about … [More]

2016 CT6 Cadillac Sedan

by Mike Hunter

Introducing a new standard for excellence, the reinvented sedan by Cadillac is the 2016 CT6. With advanced technology and the latest in engine technologies, this performance luxury sedan is turning heads. With a twin turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine, acceleration is impressive. The 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque make for an exceptional response off the line. With … [More]

2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

by Mike Hunter

This tough and rugged edition of the Toyota 4Runner is all about a bold new look and an equally bold level of performance on and off road. A legendary SUV, this edition boasts a bold front grill, black badging and even black-bezel headlights and lightweight, 17-inch, matte black TRD alloy rims. 4Runner TRD Pro includes a powerful 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower, V6 engine that … [More]

2016 Tesla X: P90D Performance All-Wheel Drive

by Mike Hunter

The SUV market is changing, with fuel efficiency being the real driver. At Tesla, it is all about electricity and design. Useful and truly an innovation, the new Tesla X is an SUV entry that will likely be considered a turning point in design, efficiency and spaciousness. The Model X is touted as the safest, fastest and most capable sport utility vehicle ever made. It is … [More]

2016 BMW Z4 Roadster

by Mike Hunter

Making a major splash on the market these days, BMW is reinventing things to appeal to a crowded marketplace. The legendary luxury carmaker is instituting some incredible technologies, service agreements for life of ownership, and also having some fun. The latest “fun factor” is the BMW Z4 Roadster. This top-of-the-line iteration of this topless sport vehicle — the 35is — is … [More]

2016 Ferrari 488 Spider

by Mike Hunter

The quintessential sports car is the Ferrari, and this model is the one everyone is talking about. Pricy, fast, highest quality and style to rival none is what is heard about this intensely tech’ed-out vehicle. With a 3902cc turbo-charged V8 engine with 661 horsepower and more than 560 lb.-ft. of torque, this rocket is impressive by all measures. Clocked at 0–62 mph in just 3.0 … [More]

2016 Buick Cascada Convertible

by MIke Hunter

Free-spirited and a joy on the open road is the convertible 2016 Buick Cascada. Making a brand shift for the past few years, Buick surprises with its marketing campaign to elevate the brand to a “hip” car manufacturer. Well, there is some meat behind what it is pushing. Many of the Buick models are competing with German luxury vehicles and winning out. One such vehicle is the … [More]

2017 Infiniti Q30

by Mike Hunter

The new Infiniti Q30 is slated for delivery later this year, but is making an impression for its technology, design and focus on a new generation of driver for Infiniti. It is based on an all-new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 208 horsepower boasting an impressive 258 lb-ft of torque. All of the power is channeled through a 7-speed, dual clutch transmission that pre-selects … [More]

The 2016 Full-Size Chevy Tahoe

by Mike Hunter

Built to last, the Chevy Tahoe has been the standard in the full-size SUV category since the category was introduced. This machine is in its 5th generation and styled to impress for sure. The 5.3-liter EcoTec V8 engine is tough and built with power and fuel economy in mind. Its 355 maximum horsepower and 383 lb. ft. of torque haul this beast plus whatever its contents. The … [More]

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe: All Body and Soul

by Mike Hunter

Designed to impress with speed and a sleek new design, the GLE Coupe is a breakthrough for Mercedes. This vehicle has a confident stance and is an SUV for the future. The 3.0-liter bi-turbo V6 engine empowers this new Mercedes with 362 horsepower and an impressive 384 pound-feet of torque. Its 9-speed automatic transmission coupled with all-wheel drive performance allows for … [More]

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport

by Mike Hunter

Known as the luxury SUV brand around the world, Land Rover has continually shaped the market with multiple models to accommodate for size, price, performance and terrain. The 2015 Land Rover Discovery comes at a time when the market is being dominated again by sportier and more efficient SUVs. The Discovery may be the perfect option. The 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter, Turbocharged … [More]

2015 MINI Cooper Countryman All4

by Mike Hunter

Four is key in this four-door and all-wheel-drive MINI. The MINI Cooper Countryman All4 is equipped with a turbocharged, 16-valve alloy engine that promises enhanced performance while consuming less fuel. The engine outputs 181 horsepower with 177 lb-ft of torque. The speedy movement of this tech-savvy engine is called an engineering marvel as it packs a punch, taking with it … [More]

2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

by Mike Hunter

A true performance coupe, the all-new 2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport is a sight to behold and an experience to be had. The sleek, low-stance design and sporty good looks are why this machine is getting so much attention and accolade by critics. Boasting a 3.5-liter V6 engine, this engine is designed to add performance and speed with the dual Variable Valve Timing with … [More]

2015 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan

by Mike Hunter

“Exclusive” and “powerful” are two ways to describe the 2015 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan. It is a limited, hand-finished production vehicle that can be so customized that it truly becomes personal. The 540-horsepower, 4.4-liter, TwinPower Turbo V8 engine offers 538 lb-ft of torque and hits 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Customizing this powerful beauty is all about choices and bringing … [More]

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