Casey Williams

Back in 1976, Mercedes-Benz threw its entire engineering book at a new generation “E-Class” that won Motor Trend Car of the Year. Known among Mercedes enthusiasts as the W123, it’s perhaps the best car ever made. My grandmother bought a baby blue one in 1979. She paid an inflation-adjusted $75,000 for a car with AM/FM…

One imagines Santa has access to some pretty fancy sleighs, being the owner of a centuries-old toy-making enterprise and all. However, he would also have some special requirements. Any grounded conveyance piloted by this world traveler would need to be comfortable, warm, and able to dust off snowy roads. No problem – he can have…

So, let’s say for just a moment, that you like the idea of driving a Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, or Ford Expedition L, but would like another option that’s not so common. Maybe you also have an affinity for Jeep heritage including the iconic ‘90s Grand Wagoneer. I have a suggestion, but it’s not…

The original Pathfinder was a pretty hard-core off-roader based on Nissan’s rugged hardbody compact pickup.  First available with only two doors, but later four, it helped lead America away from station wagons and into family-friendly SUVs.  Subsequent generations became ever softer, eventually looking like a pudgy blimp only the Brady Bunch would love.  That is…

All-purpose family wagons do not get much bigger nor more luxurious than the beefy Ford Expedition and its bougie sister, the Lincoln Navigator.  In a market dominated by General Motors, Ford makes new strides to keep up and even surpass its rivals with advanced luxury, safety, and autonomous driving. 2022 Ford Expedition Limited: It’s a…

For some of you, the idea of a five-door Ford Mustang galloping with electricity may be sacrilegious. For others, they may welcome the ability to carry kids, get through snow, and not spend a dime on gasoline. I fall in the latter and think many of the former will eventually join me in welcoming all…

There’s a certain feel to a Mercedes.  They’re smooth, sure, but with a heaviness that imbues a sense of quality and safety.  Styling evolves over time so one generation doesn’t completely obsolete the previous one.  Interiors provide the technology and authentic touches upscale buyers appreciate.  Mercedes could have delivered an entirely different type of vehicle…

Take a look at the Volvo C40 Recharge.  It’s extra handsome with its substantial crossover coupe styling, but there’s a world-class supercar hiding within.  “Recharge” means its all-electric, and while it won’t outrun the fastest Teslas or even the quickest gas-powered Corvette, it would have thirty years ago.  That’s how far we’ve come and how…

As Toyota confronts the end of the gasoline era, it goes all-in with Subaru to produce the second generation of two nearly identical sports cars that revel in their classic heritage. Think of the GR86 as a front-engine MR2 or scaled down Supra, crisp to the touch and pleasing to the eye. Toyota will not…

One of my favorite test cars this year was the Kia EV6. While driving it, I realized the world had changed. It’s everything we expected in a future-think EV, but there’s always room for more style, more technology, and a total upscale makeover. For that, we get the 2023 Genesis GV60 from Hyundai/Kia’s luxury brand.…