Automotive Reviews

By BILL OWNEY Better, But Not Recovered DALLAS – Perhaps unintentionally, the North Texas Auto Show, which used to be the Dallas Auto Show until it switched PR firms, offers clear proof that the American automotive industry is better, but not recovered. Filling two-thirds of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, a venue it once overflowed with exhibits spilling into marbled hallways,...

2016 Dallas Auto Show, More Than Just Trucks By Harold Allen - Special to Focus Daily News The 2016 Dallas Auto Show had a host of new cars and trucks to please just about everyone. With over 31 new 2017 vehicles, the media attended seven highlighted presentations before the show opened. The VIP reception the night before and the early morning media...

DETROIT – Today, GMC shared a glimpse of the refreshed 2025 Yukon, the brand’s flagship nameplate. The 2025 Yukon will be the next GMC SUV launch following the all-new Acadia hitting dealerships this spring. The image features the 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 and shows its refreshed front fascia, updated headlight and redesigned grille executions. 2024 marks the fifth anniversary for GMC’s...

2020 Lexus RX Makes Life Easier I recently attended a special launch event introducing the new 2020 Lexus RX and RX Hybrid. I was impressed with the features on both the hybrid and the “standard” RX. However, the RX got even more brownie points when I learned that Wards selected the RX line as a member of their 10 Best...

2017 Chevrolet 2500HD Spoils with Technological Advances Most people don’t drive a heavy duty truck for the technology. However, I think the new 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD could be the exception. There are just too many things on-board to make one’s life simpler and easier. I have to point out the first thing I noticed on the Silverado was the “notches”...

American Muscle Cars A Coffee Table Book For Enthusiasts “American Muscle Cars, A Full-Throttle History” is a lavishly illustrated, passionately detailed book. Focused on America’s love affair with muscle cars, the book was published by Motorbooks March 15. The author is Darwin Holmstrom, a lover of fast cars and motorcycles who’s written or contributed to over 30 books. Tom Glatch,...

2017 Genesis G90: Virtuous Aspirations Originally published on Automotive Rhythms by Kimatni D. Rawlins Idyllic panoramas of Western Canada commingled with gorgeous British Columbia summer weather and congenial countrymen helping impassion your travel experience exemplifies the lifestyle conducive to luxury brands aimed at pleasing their most passionate patrons. Poignantly, I was immersed for a concise period of time into a new...

Texas Gets Exclusive 2021 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail April 12, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The hot weather is headed to Texas, but Jeep is bringing the heat with the new 2021 Gladiator Texas Trail-exclusively available in Texas. Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail’s rugged exterior features unique Texas Trail hood and tailgate decals with the year 1836 as a nod...