Make no mistake about it, the TX midsize 3-row crossover is one of the most important new products in Lexus history. Not since the RX (then RX 300) was introduced in 2003 has the luxury carmaker more directedly addressed a market segment in which it was not yet represented.  The post 2024 Lexus TX 350 Luxury: Test Drive appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Beginning with the 2029 model year, all new passenger vehicles will be required to be equipped with forward Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems. Though variations of the system are already found on an estimated 90 percent of new cars and trucks, the 2029 law establishes performance benchmarks and operational parameters for AEB. The post Automatic Emergency Braking: Standard Equipment for 2029 appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

The Blazer EV PPV is designed to pursue and overtake, and has the available power to do so. Offered only with dual-motor AWD, the electric Chevy police crossover boasts 498 horsepower and a claimed top speed of 130 mph. Chevrolet estimates the EV PPV will travel up to 273 miles on a full charge. The post Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV: Electrifying Law Enforcement appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Truth: Since its launch in 2020, no fewer than half a dozen neighbors and acquaintances have asked me if a Hyundai Palisade test vehicle was “the new” Land Rover/Range Rover. Rarely has a carmaker done such an impressive job designing a vehicle that punches above its price class. The post 2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy: 5 Cool (Family) Things appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

As the brand’s updated 2025 1500 pickup begins flowing into showrooms, Ram revealed a new performance/off-road variant of the popular ½-ton truck: The RHO. The Ram 1500 RHO features a number of mechanical and trim upgrades designed to enhance its off-pavement potential. The post 2025 Ram 1500 RHO: Coming Soon appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Generally crude in operation, the Pinto did have a well-earned reputation for reliability, and was bargain priced and relatively easy on the gas. Also, the Pinto was American, a thing which protectionist-minded car shoppers appreciated. The post 1979 Ford Pinto: Favorite Car Ads appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Jill and Tom welcome Jamie Butters, Executive Editor of Automotive News, to the show. Jamie explained why the staff of Automotive News no longer considers Tesla a luxury brand. Jamie also shared his thoughts on the recent Tesla sales slowdown, and the UAW vote at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga factory.  The post Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 216: Using Telsa FSD, Driving the Tesla Model Y, Why Tesla is No Longer a Luxury Brand appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the automotive industry’s most iconic vehicles, Ford is creating a special appearance package for the 2025 Mustang. Limited to a production run of 1,965 units, the 60th Anniversary Package includes unique wheels, body trim, and graphics. More Mustang news and reviews 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package... The post 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package: Coming Soon appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Looking back. it may seem absurd, but apparently the marketing folks at Jaguar once felt the need to compare the brand’s legendary E-Type sports car directly to other vehicles. The E-Type, known also as the XK-E in North American markets, popularly considered one of the most-beautiful mass-produced vehicles ever built, is laid uncomfortably bare in the chart below. The post 1970 Jaguar XK-E: Favorite Car Ads appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more

Brendan and Tom talk to the folks at Goodyear about electric-vehicle tires. Joining the crew are David Zanig, Goodyear’s Senior Director of Tire Technology, and Brad Heim, Vice President for Product Development. Listen in to learn why EV tires are different from those found on conventional vehicles.  The post Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 215: Off-Road in the Toyota Tacoma, GM is Moving, Why Electric Vehicles Need Special Tires appeared first on The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide ..read more