Alex On Autos is looking for someone with on-camera experience to join the AoA team. Think you have what it takes to help us get to the next level? Are you comfortable on camera? Are you comfortable **running** a camera as well? (You'll be flying solo.) Do you have an obsession for measuring cargo areas? Counting LATCH anchors? This could be your gig. Check out the job … [Read more...] about Alex On Autos Is Hiring!
Car Buying Is Weird – Dealers: Why We Have Them & Why We Always Will
Let's be honest, the process of buying expensive things is strange. Stranger still, regardless of the dollar amount, "expensive things" don't always use the same sales process. When you want to buy a house you usually have typically two real estate agents involved plus brokers, lenders, title companies, county recorders, etc. involved. Even though you might be buying a car … [Read more...] about Car Buying Is Weird – Dealers: Why We Have Them & Why We Always Will
The Family Sedan Only Hyundai Will Give Us – 2021 Sonata N Line
The Hyundai Sonata N-Line is the car that any number of companies could have built and should have built. But for a variety of reasons, only Hyundai and their sister company Kia are willing to build a crazy-fun and oddly affordable family sedan. Hyundai is a company with something to prove, probably because they haven't been around all that long. Mercedes claims to be the … [Read more...] about The Family Sedan Only Hyundai Will Give Us – 2021 Sonata N Line
Jeep Wrangler: The American Icon That Re-Birthed The Ford Bronco
Jeep's Wrangler is an American icon that almost wasn’t. As Jeep starts a transformation into a “greener” brand, let’s look back at Jeep's seemingly unlikely second-best-selling model, and why the Wrangler is the reason the Ford Bronco is returning. The start of the Wrangler Back in 1986, AMC launched the first SUV called the Jeep Wrangler. If it were not for a cash infusion … [Read more...] about Jeep Wrangler: The American Icon That Re-Birthed The Ford Bronco
U.S.-Spec 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Promises 300 Miles, Up to 320 hp
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has landed on North American shores and it comes packing only the large battery option. That means you'll get a 77.4-kWh lithium-ion battery in either single- or dual-motor layouts. Should you want the most range, get the single-motor variant because Hyundai is projecting that to get 300 miles on a charger. If power is more your thing the dual-motor … [Read more...] about U.S.-Spec 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Promises 300 Miles, Up to 320 hp
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: Your Electric Work Truck Has Arrived
If you're looking for an F-150 Lightning to use for work, fear not. Introducing the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, the commercial version of the all-new, all-electric truck. It will be the second battery-electric commercial vehicle in Ford's lineup alongside the e-Transit. At $39,974, the F-150 Lightning Pro is also the most accessible way to get into the lineup. However, that … [Read more...] about 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: Your Electric Work Truck Has Arrived
2021 Acura TLX Type S Brings Back the Legendary Badge with Turbo Power
The 2021 Acura TLX Type S marks the return of the storied nameplate and it's packing new tricks up its sleeve. First and foremost is the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. With 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, there's a lot of power on tap to haul around this 4,200-pound sports sedan. However, the TLX Type S is not a competitor to BMW's M … [Read more...] about 2021 Acura TLX Type S Brings Back the Legendary Badge with Turbo Power
Week in Review: May 16 to May 22
This week's news was packed with lots of important products making their debut for the first time. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has finally arrived and it will offer up to 300 miles of range depending on the battery size you choose. Ford is estimating it to be rated at 563 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque. Pricing will start at $39,974 for the commercial version while the XLT … [Read more...] about Week in Review: May 16 to May 22
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: The More Capable Off-Road Wagon
Think of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness as the most rugged version of the crossover wagon to date. It takes an already winning formula and builds on it with the additional capability to get you further off the beaten path and into more adventures. What did Subaru do to distinguish the Outback Wilderness from the other variants? Let's take a closer look. 2022 Subaru Outback … [Read more...] about 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: The More Capable Off-Road Wagon
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Review: The No Compromise X5?
If you took a quick look at the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e, you'd likely pass it off as just your average X5. Why? Because there isn't much denoting that it's a plug-in hybrid other than the small xDrive45e badges on the lower part of the front doors and tailgate and the charging port on the driver's side front fender. Otherwise, the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45 looks exactly like the other … [Read more...] about 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Review: The No Compromise X5?