Greg Fink

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Greg Fink

1997: CR-V in the USAThe CR-V arrives in America for the 1997 model year. All models share the same powertrain: a 126-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a four-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. A folding picnic table comes standard and lives in the rear cargo area. Just one option package is available for the $19,695 compact SUV. Opting for the package adds alloy wheels and anti-lock brakes to the CR-V.

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Greg Fink

The Volkswagen ID.Every1 previews a sub-$22,000 EV from the automaker. Expect the production model to bear the name ID.1 when it arrives in 2027. Alas, we don't expect this low-powered small EV to come to the United States. Volkswagen plans to sell a sub-$22,000 battery-electric vehicle in 2027, and the ID.Every1 concept previews the eventual production model that's sure to don the ID.1 name.

Jan 10, 2025 | caranddriver.com | Greg Fink

Tesla's updated Model Y gets a steering wheel with touch-capacitive controls. However, turn-signal functions appear to be missing from those controls. If Tesla's Australian site is anything to go by, then right-hand-drive—if not all— Model Y's will retain a column-mounted stalk for turn signals. From its limited use of physical buttons to its single center-mounted screen, the Tesla Model Y has never been the exemplar for interior ergonomics.

Dec 3, 2024 | caranddriver.com | Greg Fink

While sports cars tend to be prohibitively pricey as well as impractical, the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 defy convention. Starting at $32,265 and $31,085, respectively, the two attainably priced coupes combine Mazda MX-5 Miata–rivaling driving dynamics, a pair of vestigial rear seats, and a sizable cargo hold capable of carrying three carry-on-size suitcases. This versatility gives these two sports coupes the ability to take on daily driving duties with minimal compromise.

Dec 3, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Greg Fink

While sports cars tend to be prohibitively pricey as well as impractical, the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 defy convention. Starting at $32,265 and $31,085, respectively, the two attainably priced coupes combine Mazda MX-5 Miata–rivaling driving dynamics, a pair of vestigial rear seats, and a sizable cargo hold capable of carrying three carry-on-size suitcases. This versatility gives these two sports coupes the ability to take on daily driving duties with minimal compromise.