A FAST FIRST TAKE ON AN OFF ROAD CAPABLE BEV?

Despite claims to the contrary fully electric vehicles are making some inroads for buyers in the North American market. Bumper2Bumpertv got a little taste of what a Jeep brand BEV can offer.

IS IT A VAN, CROSSOVER OR AN SUV?

The KIA Carnival gets an updated drive train and other new tech for 2025. Bumper2Bumpertv thinks it might be a serious competitor to other multipurpose vehicles in the segment.

THIS RIDE IS READY TO GET DOWN AND DIRTY!!

The latest version of the Ford Bronco Sport has some new lines, lots of tech and as Bumper2Bumpertv shares, a small power plant that punches above its weight.

QUIET, FAST AND SURPRISING

Is there a future for EV’s in the North American market. As Bumper2Bumpertv tells us at least one major automaker thinks so and is willing to go big in the segment.

ONE BRAND IS GETTING THE MOST FROM A SINGLE MODEL.

How many ways can a pie be sliced? In the automotive world that question is being answered with the multiple versions of the Toyota Corolla. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at two versions of the nameplate which serve different segments of the market.

For 2025 Volkswagen has upped its game in the Golf R. Bumper2Bumpertv shares what makes this hot hatchback even more aggressive than before.

AN ASIAN BRAND CHALLENGES THE COMPETITION

It wasn’t that long ago that Korean brands were not considered worthy competitors to what was being built and sold by Japanese brands. But that has changed in the small sedan segment as Bumper2Bumpertv explains.

FLEXING FOR THE LOW RIDER FANS,

Ford is carefully dipping a toe into the street car culture with a variation on the Maverick small truck. The Lobo Edition is an effort to reach drivers who want to roll in a vehicle that exudes a swagger as Bumper2Bumpertv explains.

GOING FURTHER ON BATTERY POWER.

A MAJOR CHALLENGE FACING AUTOMAKERS THAT SELL BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES IS RANGE ON A FULL CHARGE. BUMPER2BUMPERTV TELLS US THAT ONE BRAND IS RECOGNIZING THAT AND OFFERING A SOLUTION IN A DECEPTIVELY PLAIN WRAPPER.

SMALL, QUICK AND A THROWBACK OF SORTS.

Most automakers these days are trying to figure out how to approach electrification. However, the Toyota brand is also offering the GR86 as an homage to the era of small easy to drive roadsters as Bumper2Bumpertv tells us.

A ‘BIG THREE’ AUTOMAKER IS ROLLING THE DICE ON EV’S!!

The Ford brand is going to enter the low cost EV market with a back to basics approach. As Bumper2Bumpertv tells us the Detroit based stalwart is taking on the competition with tech and price pointing.

A LUXURY BRAND CONNECTS WITH THE FRESH PRINCES’ OLD COMMUNITY.

ACTOR WILL SMITH MADE HIS OLD NEIGHBORHOOD OF WEST PHILADElPHIA FAMOUS AS THE FRESH PRINCE OF BELAIR. NOW AS BUMPER2BUMPERTV TELLS US. A CHAMPION GOLFER AND CORPORATE PARTNERS ARE COMING TOGETHER TO GIVE CHILDREN IN THAT COMMUNITY A LEG UP FOR THE FUTURE.

THIS SMALL SUV IS BEHIND THE CURVE UNDER ITS HOOD.

Nissan, which has been a leader in embracing Battery Electric Vehicles seems to have missed an opportunity to attract drivers who want to be electric adjacent with a hybrid. Bumper2Bumpertv sees it as very evident in the Rogue which does a lot of things well but falls short in terms of its power plant.

A CROSSOVER TOUGHENS UP.

The KIA brand offers several crossovers in tis lineup ranging from compact to large vehicles. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at one model that offers a version intended for use on less than perfect surfaces.

EFFICIENT, COMFORTABLE AND HIGH TECH!!

For drivers who are leery of battery electric vehicles hybrids may be a workable alternative. Bumper2Bumpertv reports of one brand that offers functional hybrid that ride closer to the pavement

POWER TO THE LUXURY CLASS!!

Electric vehicles are well known for their energy efficiency ratings. An example is the Audi Q6 Etron. But there is more to this high end SUV as Bumper2Bumpertv has found out.

A RIGHT SIZED TRUCK FOR THE SMALL JOB?

A few automakers are offering smaller trucks for drivers who don’t need a lot of cargo capacity. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the Hyundai Santa Cruz which is unashamedly a variation of the Tucson SUV.

GOING ELECTRIC IN STYLE!

The latest edition of the Acura ZDX combines proven Battery Electric Vehicle technology with some well thought out creature comforts. Bumper2Bumpertv checked out the SUV now operating on voltage rather than octane.

LARGE AND EFFICIENT ???

Hyundai may have found “the secret sauce” to build a family sized SUV that could be a workhorse and efficient at the same time? Bumper2Bumpertv thinks the hybrid Santa Fe might just fit the bill

A FIRST DRIVE WITH GEN 3 IN BIG SKY COUNTRY.

Volkswagen has reworked the Tiguan SUV with new looks, new power plant and lots of new tech. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at some of the highlights of the 2026 model.

MORE THAN SNEAKER CULTURE?

When Nissan debuted the latest version of the Kicks small SUV the brand proclaimed it was created with “the sneaker culture “ in mind. Bumper2Bumpertv spent a week in the Kicks and found there is more than just style in the vehicle.

SO, WHAT’S NEW FROM TEXAS?

Can a leading auto maker continue its shift toward electrification? Bumper2Bumpertv reports that for Toyota that is both the long and short term plan.

A SMALL SUV THAT IS MORE THAN CAPABLE.

The Subaru Outback XT matches off road capability with some pretty good technology. Bumper2Bumpertv takes a look at the Indiana built crossover and what is under the skin.

A HYBRID THAT IS FUN AND FRUGAL ON GAS!!!

Hyundai is offering a small SUV that tries to check all the boxes for a fuel efficient and fun vehicle to drive. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the Tucson Hybrid which also has some decent performance.

A FIRST LOOK AT THE G BROTHERS FROM GERMANY

The Volkswagen brand is still offering a petroleum powered performance driving experience. Bumper2Bumpertv got a taste of both the new GTI and Golf R recently.

IT IS SHOWTIME IN THE CITY!!

The 2025 New York Auto International Auto Show lived up to its title. Bumper2Bumpertv tells us that despite no new products from the domestic big three, import nameplates got top billing.

A FIRST LOOK AT AN ELECTRIC MUSCLE CAR!!

Stellantis is finally playing in the Battery electric space and the brand’s entry already has a performance legacy. Bumper2Bumpertv has a first look at the Dodge Charger Daytona which can burn the asphalt while being silent

Smaller trucks doing bigger jobs

While full sized half ton class pickup- trucks seem to be getting bigger each year the same kind of inflation is taking place with vehicles once considered compact or light duty platforms. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at where the Nissan Frontier stands in this segment.

A second time around with an EV.

DESPITE FORECASTS OF GLOOM AND DOOM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES-BATTERY POWERED SEDANS AND SUV’S ARE SLOWLY GAINING TRACTION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET AND AROUND THE GLOBE. WITH THAT IN MIND BUMPER2BUMPERTV TOOK A SECOND LOOK AT WHAT THE KIA EV6 BRINGS TO THE PARTY.

AN AUTOMAKER BUILDS VEHCILES AND GROWS CURIOSITY.

WHEN AN AUTOMAKER IS BUILDING A VEHICLE, EACH STEP IN THE PROCESS IS THE RESULT OF EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH. THE SAME PROCESS APPLIES WHEN BUILDING AN ASSEMBLY PLANT IN RURAL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND AS BUMPER2BUMPERTV TELLS US THAT OFTEN MEANS STARTING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CURIOUS.

PERFORMANCE PACKED INTO A SMALL SPACE.

We recently had some seat time in the latest version of the BMW X1. It reminded us of a flashback to a time when smaller stealthy performance was the norm for the brand.

CONTEMPORARY LUXURY AND OLD SCHOOL PROPULSION

The latest edition of the Infiniti QX80 delivers an elegant experience for the driver and passenger. But As Bumper2Bumpertv has found the mechanics of the very large SUV are lagging behind current technology.

A LICENSE TO LIVE, A LICENSE TO THRIVE!!

Getting behind the wheel is a rite of passage for many young men and women. But that can be a challenge in large cities like New York where Driver’s Education is not on the curriculum. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at a philanthropic editor to change that dynamic.

A HALFWAY STEP INTO ELECTRIFICATION:

Not that long ago Volvo announced plans to embrace electrification for its passenger cars by 2035. But before going all in on EV’s the company is also offering transition technology vehicle like the XC60 Plug in Hybrid. Bumpe2Bumpertv has a look at what is being offered.

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE WINDY CITY!!

THE 2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GAVE CONSUMERS A LOT OF CHOICES TO CONSIDER . BUMPER2BUMPERTV REPORTS THAT INCLUDES ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND A FEW SURPRISES FROM TRADITIONAL INTERNAL COMBUSTION PLATFORMS.

A HYBRID THAT HAS SOME GUTS!!

Honda has reworked the CR-V Hybrid for 2025. Bumper2Bumper finds it has a surprising amount something extra under the hood.

AN SUV WITH A LUXURY ATTITUDE

Can a large SUV provide comfort , technology and capability with an extra serving of luxury? Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at one contender in the Lexus GX550.

STRETCHING OUT THE USE OF A BRAND NAME.

The Toyota brand’s evolving vehicles gave the company a chance to revive a classic model name. That is what happened when the Crown was reintroduced to North American buyers. Now as Bumper2Bumpertv explains the automaker is squeezing in another model under the same name.

A DOMESTIC BRAND UPS ITS GAME IN THE LUXURY SEGMENT.

It has taken a few years but it looks like the Lincoln Motor Company is trying to offer a competitive vehicle in the luxury segment. Bumper2Bumpertv says some of that is evident in the Corsair SUV.