Tag: 2021
Test Drive: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel
The advent of the pickup version of the Wrangler, the Jeep Gladiator was one many waited for. It was one I waited for and was not disappointed when it came on the market. Adding the option of a diesel engine only make...
Under The Hood: 2021 Ford Ranger
The 2021 Ford Ranger we have here has the 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a 10-speed Ford designed and built automatic transmission and this one is equipped with four-wheel drive. It...
Under The Hood: 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The 2018-2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid features the latest generation of the brand’s venerable Hybrid Synergy Drive system well proven. Here there is a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine with D4-S fuel-injection ...
Under The Hood: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
https://youtu.be/xRJJc7yW19U The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is the Generation 3 of the brand's venerable EA888 powerhouse that's been around for some time. It's ...
Under The Hood: Honda Civic Type R
The 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful and fasted production Honda vehicle ever offered in the United States, all made hot and tasty by a very special engine, transmission and suspension that sets i...
2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 Pentastar V6: Under The Hood
The 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee L feature a standard 3.6-liter DOHC Pentastar V6 which has been a staple of Chrysler and Stelantis corporate products for some time. The latest generation of this eng...
Under The Hood: 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible
The Lexus LC500 5.0 liter V8 designated “2UR-GSE” is an engine exclusive to the brand with a very high feature content compared to the Toyota 5.7 liter V8 found in SUVs and trucks. To put it simply, it has a lot o...
2017-2023 Cadillac XT5: Engine Explained
The 3.6 liter VVT V6 has been a staple of the Cadillac XT5 and other GM branded vehicles for some time now with its high-feature content of technology. For the 2017-2023 XT5, the second generation 3.6 liter engine...
Road Test: 2021 AMG GT43
The 2021 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is now the entry level for the Mercedes-Benz enthusiast oriented performance brand. Our AMG GT43 is of this line, the least expensive starting at $89,900 and as tested rang in at $107,...
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid: Under The Hood
The Ford Escape Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid features a powertrain well proven, an evolution of hardware that has been in production for nearly a decade powering Ford Fusion and C-Max Hybrid models just to name a few...
