Author: James Kennedy

If you are choosing between a used Lexus IS and Lexus GS, the basic difference is simple: the IS is the smaller, more agile sports sedan, while the GS combines strong handling with more space, comfort, and long-distance refinement. That does not mean the GS is simply the less-sporty choice. The fourth-generation GS was engineered… read more

If you like the Lexus IS but would rather pay Toyota prices, it is natural to wonder whether there is essentially a “sporty Camry” hiding somewhere in Toyota’s lineup. The closest answer is the Camry XSE V6, particularly the 2018-and-newer version. For buyers willing to go newer, the 2020-and-newer Camry TRD takes the performance treatment… read more

The Ford Ranger and Ford F-150 are both pickup trucks, but they feel different to drive. The Ranger is a midsize truck that is easier to maneuver in town and park in tight spaces. The F-150 is larger, roomier, and has the more substantial feel many drivers expect from a full-size pickup. If you’re choosing… read more

The Ford Ranger and GMC Canyon occupy almost exactly the same place in the truck market: both provide real pickup capability without the sheer size of a modern full-size truck. But if you are shopping used, reliability varies substantially depending on the model year. The Ranger has an especially important dividing line. Ford discontinued the… read more

Do You Actually Need a Truck? Pickup trucks have become some of the most popular vehicles in America, but not everyone who buys one regularly tows a trailer, hauls lumber, or drives off-road. For many drivers, the appeal of a truck goes beyond its practical capabilities. A pickup can represent independence, ruggedness, self-sufficiency, and preparedness.… read more