The Audi RS6 Avant used to be the forbidden fruit that American car-buyers couldn’t have. This is largely because station wagons don’t sell well in the U.S. market. Regardless, Audi decided to bring the RS6 to the U.S. for the 2021 model year. As you might expect, there is a serious amount of enthusiasm surrounding …
Junkyard Dave is a YouTube channel that follows David Nenno as he rebuilds cars, races cars, and puts together an occasional special project. A few months ago, he started working on building a 2021 Dodge Charger Magnum Widebody Hellcat Wagon. I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Nenno about his most recent video. In …
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the most established and respected midsize luxury models currently available. So much so that the model 2021 was just named MotorTrend’s Car of the Year. One of the E-Class‘s greatest strengths is its versatility. You can have it as a sedan, convertible, coupe, or station wagon with various engines …
While it’s forged a reputation for safety, Volvo is arguably known just as much for its wagons. True, the Swedish brand’s embraced luxury SUVs with models like the XC90. But while other marques like Jaguar have had to cut their wagon selections due to poor sales, Volvo’s models are still going strong. And the 2021 …
The Acura TSX was the brand’s compact sedan offering that was discontinued in 2014, but did you know that it had a wagon variant? That’s right, the luxury automaker once produced the TSX Sport Wagon, which only lasted a short period of time, but it had the style, luxurious amenities, and sportiness that you would …
New wagons are few and far between, but these cars are excellent for transporting many passengers. One of the best new wagons you can buy is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. According to U.S. News, it’s one of the best seven-passenger vehicles you can buy in 2020, albeit one of the most expensive. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon …
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake has officially been discontinuedWill you miss this unique entry in the luxury market?
The Subaru Outback is typically considered the cream of the crop when it comes to wagons. But there is a new kid in town from Audi.
Volvo is a brand that inspires feelings of trust and safety. They aren’t meant to be necessarily exciting or offer a striking design. But the Volvo car should offer quality and performance that is reliable and lasts a long time. It’s not a seldom sight to see an old Volvo sedan or wagon driving on …
Subaru SUVs are a primary choice on the market for families. The brand is known for safety, performance, and longevity. There are definitely a lot of great Subaru SUVs that have done well for the drivers and families. However, no brand is perfect. Despite the well-known Subaru brand loyalty, there are in fact complaints about …
Cargo vans are great for a long list of purposes. They make great work trucks as well as perfect platforms for camper van conversions. Additionally, cargo vans in their passenger form are excellent people movers for large groups or extra-large families. However, not ever cargo van is created equal. Consumers have submitted their qualms on …
Automotive custom shops around the world create amazing things and some amazingly horrible things too! But, those things start with an idea. Those ideas sometimes get transferred into a paper sketch or digital media rendering. From there, workers at the custom shops get an idea of how to bend the metal, what fabricate extra parts need to …
Electric-blue Polestar wagons aside, Volvo’s performance cars tend to be rather low-key. That includes models like the C30 hot hatch and 850R wagon. But then, that’s the joy of having a sleeper car: extra speed without unnecessary attention. And it’s a concept the Volvo V70R embodies extremely well. Volvo V70R: specs and features While the …
In the days before Polestar spiced things up a bit, Volvo wasn’t exactly a performance brand. It was mostly known for making sensible and durable luxury cars like the 240. However, even before it offered cars like the C30 hot hatch, the Swedish brand had a subdued speedy side. One that came into the limelight …
In many European countries, wagons are very popular. With a wagon, you can get the practicality and comfort of driving an SUV without having a large, gas-guzzling vehicle. In the United States, however, wagons aren’t as well-received or highly desired. There are a handful of benefits to picking a wagon over a standard sedan, but …
Wagons have been a niche market in the United States ever since they were introduced. Regardless, there is a lot to be said about the practicality of choosing a wagon over a standard sedan. Wagons on their own seem to have their own fan base, and people either love the style of the wagon or …
A used Subaru Impreza WRX wagon from the 2003 model year is a pretty unique find these days. These older rally-inspired Subarus are becoming modern classics. It’s safe to say they are popular for a reason. Whether you get your hands on a sedan or a wagon, you’ll end up with a raw little racer …
While it has its downsides, a pickup truck does offer several advantages over SUVs and passenger cars. Especially when it comes to towing. However, not every person can house or afford a dedicated tow truck—or even necessarily needs one. And though SUVs can also be used as tow vehicles, they too aren’t always easy to …
Luxury wagons aren’t typically used as overlanding vehicles. Especially ones from Audi. Despite the name, the Audi A4 Allroad’s biggest off-road benefit over the non-US-market Avant is more ride height. However, one A4 Allroad owner, Gene Pascua, wanted to honor the brand’s Quattro rally racers. The result is an Audi A4 Allroad that can properly …
The Mercedes-Benz Metris and the Ford Transit Connect are both smaller vans which offer both a passenger and cargo version. The van segment is perhaps not one of the most exciting, but it is popular. These people and stuff carriers are an important part of the automobile industry. They carry families around town and they …
Whether you want to call it a minivan, city van, work van, or wagon, the 2020 Ford Transit Connect isn’t just a car. It’s a tool. This functional little van may be popular as a commercial vehicle, but it might also be the best family car ever. It’s totally overlooked as a minivan choice, and …
Station wagons still seem to dot the driveways of America. Admittedly however, there are fewer of them when compared the to late 1970s and early 1980s. The mini-van did a lot to stifle the station wagon segment. Although, there are a few that remain that are pretty powerful. Here is a list of the five …
GM’s brands haven’t always been managed well, and Cadillac is no exception. Especially when it comes to unconventional performance models. Admittedly, Cadillac never offered something as unusual as the SSR convertible pickup or HHR SS panel van. But considering American tastes, Cadillac’s station wagon was definitely an outlier. Especially when the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon showed …
Despite the SUV’s seeming supremacy, wagons are still in demand. Especially from luxury brands like Mercedes. In fact, the German automaker is planning on expanding its wagon lineup. Mercedes has often offered a variety of luxury vehicles, such as a 500-hp minivan and even an E-Class pickup. And if you’re after a car that combines …
Besides the Corvair-based Greenbrier, Chevrolet’s panel vans tend to be less about quirks than practicality. Though, admittedly the Greenbrier’s rear-engine layout was chosen for practical reasons. However, panel vans’ cousins, wagons and minivans, have shown that practicality can come with attractive design or even high-power performance. The retro-styled Chevy HHR may have been more car …
Buick doesn’t have the most impressive vehicles in its lineup but the car brand does have a few fan-favorites. One of them is the Buick Regal TourX, which is America’s last classic station wagon. Drivers love the TourX because it’s energetic, comfortable, and spacious. It’s sad though, the most notable thing about this year’s TourX …
Wagons are the perfect medium between a compact car and an SUV. They are quickly becoming more and more popular. We’ve already been through Consumer Reports‘ best wagons of 2020, so it only makes sense that we would also write up a list of the worst wagons of 2020 as well. Anyone looking for a …
The American Wagon is a classic and it’s still going strong. There will always be a die-hard wagon fans loading up their family and tossing gear into the hatchback rear cargo. But not all wagons are created equal. According to Consumer Reports, wagons continue to be a raring segment. There are offerings from Honda to …
Sitting around the breakfast table this morning sparked a conversation about the pioneer days. It was a time when people were heading west to discover lands beyond the east coast. But the conversation then turned to the question, how did those pioneers get supplies once their original stash was depleted. That’s when we meandered into the topic …
For the past few decades, the consumer interest in SUVs has been steadily increasing and automakers are responding with bigger and more tech-savvy offerings. But what if you don’t need something as big as an SUV, but still need a vehicle with some utility that can carry multiple passengers comfortably? In that case, here are …
Porsche’s lineup includes some well-regarded sports and luxury vehicles. However, even the most affordable ones aren’t exactly cheap. That includes its sole sedan, the Porsche Panamera, which is arguably closer to a station wagon. However, although a new one can easily go for $150k, as Doug Demuro explains, used Porsche Panameras can be had for …
You might think you need an SUV to carry people, or go off-roading, but that’s not necessarily true. Vans like the Mitsubishi Delica can do all that too. However, if you don’t want to deal with a JDM vehicle’s quirks, wagons like the Subaru Forester are an excellent alternative. It’s one of Subaru’s best-selling vehicles, …
The Honda e is the best little car you’ve never heard of, at least according to Car and Driver. This trendy compact hatchback was released to an enthusiastic market in Europe and Japan in January 2020. Honda’s recent partnership with GM for the development of electric vehicles bodes well for enhanced EV technology. However, although …
Although the latest Chevrolet Suburban’s styling can be an acquired taste to some, there’s no doubt the SUV has staying power. In addition to the good safety rating and long list of standard features, the Suburban now comes with independent rear suspension. While the smaller Tahoe has higher Consumer Reports reliability scores, the Suburban holds …
SUVs are enormously popular. Although the passenger car isn’t quite dead yet, SUVs have overtaken cars in the used market. And of the top 5 least-depreciating vehicles in the US, 3 are SUVs. But SUVs aren’t perfect. And they’re not always the best vehicle for the job. For one, minivans are actually driven more than …
