Sam Philbrook

Since its announcement, the 2020 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive created a great source of excitement and speculation about what future years may bring. The models currently available push the boundaries of what you can expect to find in a sedan, and it doesn’t look like BMW’s ready to quit any time soon. What you’re getting on the Alpina B7 xDrive BMW …

Car buying and shopping is almost always a stressful experience. But if you follow this advice, the process will be a little easier.

Fans of BMW‘s luxury vehicles have already experienced disappointment about the 2021 models. First of all, the 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 has already sold out. There’s always the pre-owned market, but if you were waiting for a 2021 vehicle to be used then it’s unlikely you wanted to buy it this year. But cars selling out is an …

The 2021 Ford Bronco is an off-road powerhouse, even at its most basic trim level. What off-road perks can you expect in a standard Bronco?

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster is already an interesting story. Hyundai doesn’t really have a history of making sporty cars available in the United States, but they seem to have thrown everything they have at recent model years of the Veloster. At a price comparable to other “hot hatches,” Hyundai made the Veloster accessible and fun …

Honda and Toyota make some of the most reliable SUVs on the market. It's possible to get your hands on one for less than $10,000.

Everyone knows that a car loses some portion of its value when you drive it off the lot. 10 percent, 15 percent, 20 percent – it varies by model. But buying a new vehicle will always be significantly more expensive than a used version of the same model. While this might make purchasing a new …

When it comes to reliability and quality at a reasonable price, no company has built up as much of a reputation as Honda. The Honda Odyssey is one of the most popular family vehicles on the road, and Honda has done everything they can to make the minivan good for the entire family. But recent …

The Ford Transit comes in many different models. So how do you know which Ford Transit model is best for a camper van conversion?

Ford’s recent announcement of the 2021 Bronco was seen by many as a shot at Jeep. Wranglers have been the same year after year, and the market may be open to a little competition. Ford is trying to make its move by providing a driving experience that the Jeep Wrangler simply can’t measure up to. …

The Toyota Supra is the epitome of the stylish Japanese muscle car, and Toyota has recently spent a lot of time and effort trying to restore the brand’s popularity to the glory days of the ’90s. The 2020 Toyota Supra GR had some promise, but there is also a long list of issues to resolve …

Parents who have to choose a vehicle for their teens’ first car are often surprised at the long list of potential options. Even consumers who might have purchased half a dozen cars for themselves throughout their life see buying a car for their child as a completely separate endeavor – and it is. Inexperienced drivers are …

The Honda e is the a compact little electric city car. Does it have enough broad appeal to be a success for Honda or will it flop?

The 2020 Lexus UX is Lexus’s latest venture into the SUV market, and it comes in two major types. The UX 200 is unmistakably a Lexus but also doesn’t appear to have the same luxury feel like many of the other Lexus vehicles. It’s stylish, but it’s also apparent how Lexus got it out the …

The 2020 Ford Explorer ST is a seriously powerful SUV that critics love. However, most critics also agree it simply isn't practical.

The auto industry has had a weird year to say the least. However, one constant appears to be customers being upside down on their loans.

The 2020 Kia Telluride came out of nowhere to smash expectations, even winning the Motor Trend SUV of the Year award and the World Car of the Year award. Kia has historically produced reliable vehicles at affordable prices, but the success of the Telluride has surprised even the Korean manufacturer. Struggling to keep up with …

The Jeep Gladiator a couple of years back debuted to mixed reviews, but die-hard Jeep enthusiasts are loving it. The return to manufacturing new trucks is a throwback to the past, and the EcoDiesel engine sets the new version apart from most of the other trucks in its class. For a company whose history extends …

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is making quite a name for itself. One of the things about the Palisade is the long list of safety features that Hyundai offers.

While the Ford Expedition has been criticized by some as an “overpriced Kia Telluride,” it’s still one of the more popular options on the road. Even a comparison to the Telluride should tell consumers that the Expedition is checking out since the Telluride won the 2020 Motor Trend Car of the Year award. But the …