CONTINUING TO MOVE UPSCALE.

Mazda is a brand that doesn’t make major changes without a reason or a long term plan. As Bumper2Bumpertv tells us the company is now opting to make subtle changes to keep up with competitors and add some panache to their vehicles.

BLENDING TECH AND PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT.

For the purists there is nothing like the sound and feel of and internal combustion engine under the hood. As Bumper2Bumpertv shares the Acura brand is still offering that option with a robust manual gearbox.

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.

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.

SOME SEAT TIME WITH THE CX-70

Did Mazda do the unusual by taking an existing model and modifying it and giving it a new designation? Is the CX-70 different enough from the CX-90 to make a difference? Bumper2Bumpertv considered those questions during a week of seat time in the large crossover.

A SPORT SEDAN COMES CLOSE TO BEING PERFECT

The Acura brand is claiming a space in the sport sedan segment with the TLX. There is a lot to like and some things that fall short in the Type S edition as Bumper2Bumpertv shares.

SAME SIZE PACKAGE DIFFFERENT CONTENT ?

The Mazda brand has been successfully using a common design and drive train system for several years in their vehicles. Bumper2Bumpertv finds that continues in the CX-70 Crossover which shares a lot with other Mazda platforms

MAZDA’S CX-70 MAKES ITS DEBUT!!

Mazda is now offering another entry in the midsize crossover segment with the CX-70. Bumper2Bumpertv has an early look at the two row unit and where it fits in the brand’s lineup.

HYUNDAI CONTINUES ITS CLIMB INTO THE UPPER ECHELONS.

While it has roots as a mainstream brand Hyundai has also been stepping its game up over the past few years. With the Caligraphy trim level Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what that means for the three row Palisade

2024 MAZDA CX-90 ROAD TEST

As the brand straddles the space between mass market and premium Mazda is putting a lot effort into upgrading the experience. Bumper2Bumpertv got some seat time in the CX-90 and came away with some distinct impressions.

MAZDA CX-90 GOES BIGGER AND GREENER

Mazda is taking the wraps off of the three row CX-90 crossover and a big part of the package is a shift in drive train technology. Bumper2Bumpertv got a look at what is in store.

BUICK’S ENVISION. A SMALL CROSSOVER IN A CROWDED SEGMENT.

The Buick division of GM is building and selling several crossovers to meet a global demand for that kind of vehicle. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the Chinese built Envision which is also trying to make a name for itself in the North American market.

THE ENCORE GX, A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA FROM BUICK.

Buick is trying to slice the small crossover segment a little thinner with the Encore GX. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at this premium offering that doesn’t take up too much space.

More trucks, fewer cars, Ford hopes it made the right decision.

Ford is literally shifting gears from cars to trucks and SUV’s in the North American market. Bumper2Bumpertv takes a look at the Expedition, one of those vehicles the company is pinning its hopes on.

The 2019 Kia Sorento claims its place.

The 2019 Kia Sorento is the brands latest attempt to make a name and space for the company in the full sized suv or crossover segment. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the seven passenger unit which has some good points and some bad.

The Enclave Avenir, a step up for Buick.

The difference between luxury and premium cars has been blurred for time now. Bumper2Bumpertv thinks the 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir straddling both segments very well.

Finding the right spot in the large luxury segment- Acura RLX

The flagship sedan for the Acura lineup has undergone a name change, some restyling and technical revisions. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at where the RLX stands in the upper end automotive world.