2026 Honda Prelude Review: The Impractical Coupe I Can’t Stop Defending
Honda’s 200-hp hybrid coupe isn’t practical, isn’t the fastest, and has a back seat in name only. I can’t stop defending it.
Zac Johnson
Just a guy who loves cars.
Tesla Roadster: Release Date, Price, Range and Specs
Tesla is targeting 2028 production for the next-generation Roadster. Here's what we know about its advertised performance, 620-mile range, expected price and release timeline.
Weekly Update: CarPlay Comes Home, Interest Rates Go Up, and a Supercharged Ram Tries to Convince Me Trucks Are Sports Cars
Welcome back to Automotive Updates with Zac Johnson, your weekly download of everything happening in the car world. If you're new here, welcome. Let's dive in. This week, General Motors finally admitted people like using their phones in their cars, and Volkswagen built a car so
Most American-Made Cars of 2026: The Full Ranking and What Tariffs Mean for Buyers
What the 2026 American-Made Index really tells car buyers, and what it won’t say at the dealership A year and change ago, the country was sold a simple promise. Slap a 25% tariff on imported cars, and manufacturing comes home. Jobs come home. The badge on the hood
Rental Reviews
Rental Reviews: Four Days with the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport
This is the car you want—just not the one you should get.
Now for the News
Three Pedals, Sedans Are Dead, and Ford Suddenly Loves AI
Another week has passed– let me catch you up on what is new in the automotive news. We have everything from new cars to the FTC naming names, to Ford entering the data center game, and charming Wall Street. In this edition: 1. The spicy Corolla GRMN: Rear seats deleted,
Nobody Warned You the Car Market Was About to Get Weird. Here's the Briefing You Missed.
Hybrids, tariffs, and a war halfway around the world. It's all connected. I got the briefing.
2025 Honda Accord Review: The Benchmark Does It Again
Honda didn't build the Accord to turn heads at Cars & Coffee. It built the Accord to handle your commute, your road trip, or if you are like me last week, your Avis rental car on a work trip to Dallas — and to do all of that without once making you regret the decision.
I Drove a 2025 Jeep Compass for Three Hours and That Was Enough
I drove the 2025 Jeep Compass for three hours on highways, city streets, and gravel roads. Here's why its powertrain can't save a compromised package.
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Preview
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL is an all-electric luxury with a 460-mile range, 750 hp, and advanced tech. More space, Super Cruise™, and bidirectional charging redefine the full-size SUV.
My Daily Driver: 2015 Subaru Outback Review and Test Drive
From College to Parenthood: How This Reliable Ride Has Been a Trusty Companion for All of Life’s Adventures.
2025 Honda CR-V Review
Explore the 2025 Honda CRV—an SUV blending reliability, style, and versatility. Discover advanced safety features, hybrid power, and premium interior options that make it a top choice for families and adventurers alike.