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A Rear-Seat Entertainment System is a Total Game-Changer for Parents

Back in my day (the early '90s) during road trips, if we kids wanted rear-seat entertainment, we'd simply ask "Are we there yet?" 194 times per hour just to see our parents' souls collapse under a torrential downpour of annoyance. It was great fun.

This Edition of the Acura TLX is Assembled by the Techs Who Build the NSX

What you’re looking at here isn’t just any Acura TLX. Nope, this is a very limited edition of the TLX called the Acura TLX PMC Edition. So what makes the PMC model so special? Well, PMC stands for Performance Manufacturing Center, Acura’s 200,000 square foot facility in Marysville, Ohio where the NSX is made.

These Spacious Sedans Impress With How Much Cargo They Can Carry

"I need my space." Have you ever heard those words? They're usually the antecedent to a breakup, but they could also be the precursor to an SUV purchase. One of the several reasons light trucks and SUVs are so popular right now with 70-percent market share is because they can carry more stuff than sedans.

The Alfa Romeo 4C is the Definition of a Minimalist Sports Car

Every once in a while, a manufacturer decides to design a car that, from the very start, is set up to be a future classic. Cars like the Porsche Carrera GT and the Lexus LFA are great examples of born-to-be classics, and sadly, they’re both quite expensive.

The Ioniq Hybrid Isn’t Just About Efficiency, it’s the Complete Package

Hyundai launched its hybrid hatchback for the 2017 model year, and the lineup has since grown to include the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid and Ioniq Electric, giving Hyundai a broad product mix to compete against other hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs.

On Road and Off, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is an Impressive Rig

This week is a bit of a family feud, as we’re comparing the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with the redesigned 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. Think of it kind of like Thanksgiving dinner — but with cars.

The styling of the latest RAV4 is far more aggressive than its predecessor. It also rides on a new, stiffer chassis, designed to provide more passenger space and improve handling. So if you’re looking to decide between a used or new version of Toyota’s popular compact SUV, stay tuned as we compare the engines, cabins, infotainment, and price.

This week, it's Subaru Outback vs Honda Passport! In this corner, we have the Subaru Outback. While it doesn’t looks drastically different, the company’s famous go-anywhere wagon is fully redesigned for 2020. Next, we have the Honda Passport. While the first Passports were rebadged Isuzus, the latest generation is a Honda through and through, and it’s all new for 2019.

This week, it's Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro! In this corner, we have the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. The hotly anticipated rig is the first pickup from Jeep in nearly three decades, and it’s all new for the 2020 model year. Next, we have the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. This trim of the rugged pickup features some beefy off-road bits, along with plenty of creature comforts, and it’s unchanged for 2019.

This week is a bit of a family feud, as we’re comparing the 2019 Toyota Camry with its luxurious corporate cousin, the Lexus ES. So if you’re looking to decide whether you should buy a sensible sedan, or upgrade to the lap of luxury, stay tuned as we compare the engines, cabins, infotainment, and price.

Of course, you shouldn’t buy a car without a thorough test drive. So if you’re deciding between the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES, visit AutoNationDrive.com to find a nearby dealer. Full text of the video follows below.