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As EV market grows, car buying process adapts to new ways



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(June 15, 2023) MIAMI — How we buy cars and what cars we buy are going through a radical change as manufacturers ramp up production of electrified vehicles and online sources that allow you virtually to car shop with your smartphone continue to grow. That was the message Michael Darrow delivered to members of the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) at a special luncheon last week in Miami.

Range anxiety? Not a problem with redesigned Outlander plug-in hybrid


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(June 11, 2023) The plug-in version of the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV has been around since coming to the U.S. for 2018 after its unveiling at the Paris Auto Show six years earlier, but a significant redesign makes the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) a much-more compelling option for those shopping for a compact SUV. The Outlander is a roomy, comfortable vehicle with an attractive exterior, a refined and upgraded interior that has the ambiance of a luxury level vehicle, and a powertrain that delivers a snappy, fuel-efficient performance.

M2 coupe a fun way to get into a BMW performance vehicle


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 14, 2023) BMW’s M2 sports coupe moves aggressively into its second generation with the 2023 BMW M2 Coupe offering the joy of a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and lots of technological features to satisfy 21st Century customers. Oh, sure, an 8-speed double-clutch transmission is available, but to experience all that the 2023 BMW M2 Coupe has to offer in the way of driving fun you need to stick with the stick.

2023 Jaguar F-Type — End near for Jaguar's V8-powered sports car beauty



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 4, 2023) Alas, we bear sad news. Perhaps you are already aware of it, but that doesn’t lessen the impact any. After a sparkling run that began with its introduction as a 2014 model, Jaguar will end production of its beautifully styled, rapid-response F-Type sports car with the 2024 edition.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4Matic


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Mercedes introduces all-electric
models for its E-Class sedan lineup


By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 26, 2023) Sitting at the top of the electrified versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class portfolio is the AMG model reviewed in this space last month. Sitting in the middle of the non-AMG EQE sedan lineup, however, is an electric E-Class that leans more to the practical side of the German automaker’s EV products. That would be the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC that serves as the subject of this review.

With updates coming, Infiniti's flagship SUV has a familiar look for '23


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 16, 2023) With a major — some would say overdue — overhaul apparently in the works for next year, the 2023 Infiniti QX80 is pretty much unchanged in appearance or details from recent years, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. As a roomy, comfortable vehicle with easy to operate tech features it offers a competitive price in the large luxury SUV segment and now features Infiniti’s  complimentary Premium Care package that provides three years of inspections, oil changes and tire rotations and more.

BMW goes all-in with electric version of flagship 7-Series sedan



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 10, 2023) BMW tiptoed into the world of electric vehicles about a decade ago with the nifty little i3 hatchback, but goes all in this year with the introduction of the 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60, an electrified take on its full-size flagship 7 Series sedan. Fittingly, the German automaker loaded it up with all kinds of luxurious touches and technological features to take on competing full-size models from Mercedes-Benz and Tesla.

2023 Mercedes EQE electric sedan gets big power boost from AMG



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 2, 2023) Tesla may still be the sales leader among electric vehicles, but its dominance of the EV segment has been on a slight decline since hitting a 79.4 percent market share in 2020. Elon Musk’s company slipped to 68.2 percent in 2021 and 65.4 percent last year as more affordable EV models from Ford, Hyundai, and others began to hit showrooms, according to data tracking from Experian Automotive.

Land Rover Defender 130 takes a classy approach to off-roading


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 26, 2023) After a production hiatus that lasted for just over two decades, Land Rover brought back the Defender model for 2020, giving it the customary off-roading capability the company is known for while also delivering a refined performance for on-road ventures.. The 2023 Land Rover Defender is offered in a myriad of versions and trim packages with three different body styles for 2023.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV — Luxury to the extreme


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 19, 2023) After diving full scale into the electric vehicle segment with the 2022 EQS sedan, Mercedes takes its first all-electric crossover utility to the U.S. up to a new level of luxury with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. It comes in three spectacular versions with the EQS 450+ followed by the EQS 450 4MATIC and the top-of-the-line EQS 580 4MATIC, which this review is based on.