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The Reluctant Motorist

A 2018 Ford F-150 in red.
Jun 26

The American Truck Industry Is About to Be Left in the Dust

America's best-selling vehicle, Ford's F-150, is still at the forefront of fuel economy for trucks. But that won't last long.
By Neal Pollack
Jun 19

The Benchmark for Electric Cars Has Just Been Set By…Jaguar?

Elon Musk is about to have a lot more to worry about than pesky journalists and short-sellers.
By Neal Pollack
Apr 11

How to Never Own a Car Again (But Still Get One When You Need It)

Automakers are starting to realize that, while people do continue to buy their product—because, at the moment, they have little choice—most of them aren’t doing so happily. So they've begun preparing for a future where no one actually owns cars.
By Neal Pollack
2018 Range Rover Velar.
Feb 13

The Best CUVs For Folks Who Just Want a Tall Sedan With Storage

By Neal Pollack
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a luxury SUV from the revived brand.
Nov 28

Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio SUV Comes at a Big Price—to Your Wallet and the Environment

By Neal Pollack
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Nov 23

The Most Expensive Cars to Gift Your Mother, Partner or Kid These Holidays

By Neal Pollack
XC60 T8 Inscription.
Nov 7

Volvo XC60: Porsche Speed, Prius Efficiency—and Also Keeps You Safe

By Neal Pollack
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV.
Oct 25

Cadillac Deploys an Unusual Pitch: XT5 ‘Weighs Less Than a Mercedes’

By Neal Pollack
The 2018 Audi S4 in Misano Red.
Oct 10

The Audi S4 Will Turn You Into Your Own Worst Enemy

By Neal Pollack
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Sep 25

Mercedes G550: A Tank That Needs a Lot of Attention

By Neal Pollack
CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 10: Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on February 10, 2017.
Sep 14

There Are Only 2 Problems With Bentley’s Continental V8 Convertible

By Neal Pollack
The new 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe.
Aug 24

Ride the Self-Driving Wave in Mercedes’ 2017 AMG C43 Coupe

By Neal Pollack
The Mercedes GLA 250
Jul 20

All the Robots in the World Won’t Solve Mercedes GLA 250’s Problem

By Neal Pollack
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 14: The new Jaguar Logo is seen during the Jaguar presentation of the new Jaguar F-Pace at Jaguar & Landrover- Markenboutique Odeonsplatz on April 15, 2016 in Munich, Germany.
Jun 3

The High-End British-Designed Jaguar F-Pace

By Neal Pollack
BMW logo is seen during the 83rd Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland. Held annually with more than 130 product premiers from the auto industry unveiled this year, the Geneva Motor Show is one of the world's five most important auto shows.
May 26

Fancy Key Fob Computer Aside, the BMW 750i Is Just Another Car

By Neal Pollack
A Cadillac emblem decorates the grill of an Escalade offered for sale at Grossinger's GM dealership May 13, 2009 in Lincolnwood, Illinois. In an attempt to shore up the industry General Motors announced plans to cut 2600 dealerships while Chrysler has made plans to eliminate about 850.
May 19

Cadillac Escalade: Creeping Exurban Unhappiness and Mindless Waste Machine

By Neal Pollack
Acura unveiled its 2013 ILX compact sports sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins
May 9

Automobile Review: Acura ILX

By Neal Pollack
A Porsche Macan S is shown during media preview days at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The LA Auto Show was founded in 1907 and is one of the largest with more than 20 world debuts expected. The show will be open to the public November 22 through December 1.
Apr 19

Automobile Review: Porsche Macan

By Neal Pollack

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