Casey Williams

It didn’t look like much from the outside, but the first generation Kia Niro became a smash success, employing hybrid and EV technology far more advanced than its simple two-box shape would indicate.  But it always seemed to while away in the shadow of its more flamboyant and taller sibling, the Soul.  Not anymore.  A…

I finally did it – joined The Grid and installed an electric vehicle charger in my garage. I’m apparently not alone. According to data from Edmunds, U.S. EV market share from January-November 2022 was 5.1% compared to 2.5% for all of 2021. These shares will seem paltry as every automaker launches full lines of EVs…

I know some people are sad to see 2022 kicked to the curb while Baby New Year takes up residence, but I am not one of them. Inflation was not kind to my paycheck or my family’s budget. Everything became more expensive and $5 gasoline is still felt through salted wounds. Given all of this,…

When weathercasters predict something called a “bomb cyclone”, one should probably pay attention.  I didn’t really…because there were still Holiday parties to attend and grandparents to see.  “It’s going to be -9 tonight,” I hear.  And a foot of snow, too?  Just great.  Fortunately, the 2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro was the bomb ride in which…

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…