AutoNation Drive Blog: Automotive News & Test Drive Reviews

Not Only Does the Land Rover Discovery Look Great, It’s a Truly Capable SUV

These Deals Prove You Needn't be Independently Wealthy to Score a Fresh Set of Wheels

In today's market, buying a new car is a well-off person's game. The most responsible advice recommends you spend no more than 10 percent of your gross monthly income on car expenses (which beyond just the car payment, also includes maintenance, insurance and fuel.)

Looking at a loaded $35,000 midsize sedan like the Honda Accord or a lightly optioned Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover SUV? Go ahead with that down payment as long as you're bringing home…

The Latest Compass Gets New Equipment Packages and Refreshed Sheet Metal

Jeep came out with an all-new, second-generation Compass for the 2017 model year. It featured fresh sheet metal, a new four-cylinder engine, and updated safety and infotainment technology. The 2019 Compass is more about small changes to the Compass — mainly related to cosmetics and equipment packages. We got a preview of some of the alterations Jeep made to its 2019 line of vehicles at the annual Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) What's New event up at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan last year

The M340i Offers Great Performance, Without the Hard-Edge of a True M Car

With an M badge, 382 horsepower, and impressive performance, the 2020 BMW M340i slots itself in between the standard 340i sedan and the full-blown M3. It’s a great car in its own right, but don’t kid yourself into thinking it’s an M3-lite.

This Event is a Great Chance to Drive Loads of New Rigs Back to Back

The fall season offers so many things to look forward to. The temperatures cool off, foliage changes color to beautiful shades of red, orange, and gold, and you can order a pumpkin spice latte without fear of judgment. Down here in Texas, we have another reason to be excited about the start of autumn. Every October, the Texas Auto Writers Association hosts the Texas Truck Rodeo.

For 2020, the Compact Gets Sharp New Styling, a Luxurious Interior, and Great Tech

On the eve before the whirlwind schedule of announcements at the 2019 LA Auto Show, Nissan introduced to the world the all-new 2020 Sentra.

As the garage doors rolled up inside the downtown Los Angeles event space, a pair of Sentras emerged from behind a wall of smoke and lights. And you know what? It felt alright, because the fanfare matched the exciting re-imagined styling of Nissan’s best-selling U.S. model.

The GT350 is a Potent Sports Car That Revs to 8,250 RPM

With all the buzz surrounding Ford v Ferrari, I thought it’d be appropriate to pick a car from the AutoNation Drive inventory that makes a nod toward this great film. If you haven’t seen it, please do, as it might be the finest racing movie ever made. The film documents the epic battle that Ford, with assistance from the great Carroll Shelby, fought to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As a result, my pick is what many journalists…

The Volkswagen GTI is an Enthusiast Favorite, and a Virtually Perfect Car

The Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Edition follows the same well-paced evolution that's kept the GTI current for the last four decades. Keep it small, keep it simple, keep it functional, and most of all, keep it fun. If you've ever found yourself wishing driving was more exhilarating, I have some advice for you — buy a GTI. Seriously.

The RAM 1500 Limited is a Workhorse That’s Cushy Enough to be a Daily Driver

Now, I’m going to be clear here: I don’t tow, haul, or do much off-roading. But I love pickup trucks anyway. I love the big, authoritative feel and the go-anywhere, conquer anything feeling you have when you’re driving one. So I was super excited when I learned I'd be spending a week with the all-new RAM 1500. Because after reading all the reviews, and watching all the videos about it, I knew that this truck was going…

The Track-Ready C6 Corvette Z06 is an Outstanding Performance Bargain

Welcome to Musto’s Must Owns, a new AutoDrive feature where I highlight some of my favorite used vehicles in AutoNation’s inventory. Each vehicle showcased will be a model that I’ve had personal experience with, above and beyond that of which you’d find in a standard car review. That’s the reason I wanted to do this.