Videos

2024 Lexus RX450h+ | Anti EV Usability

We review the new 2024 Lexus RX450 Plug-in Hybrid, a Luxury SUV designed to bridge the gap between the EV world and a normal vehicle. While the price tag of $70,000 may cause shock, the Lexus is going in a different direction for a unique buyer. Others to consider are BMW X5, Volvo XC60 Recharge, Genesis GV80, Acura MDX, and Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

#cars #technology #engineering

Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
4:06 Mechanical Impressions
7:30 Driving Impressions
15:33 Final Thoughts

2024 Lincoln Nautilus | Screen Gimmicks and Much More

We review the new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, Ford's brand-new attempt to bring Lincoln into the next generation of modern luxury. We discuss the trade-offs and problems with the approach and the long-term sacrifices. As with everything, they had to make compromises for the sake of technology. They have massive competition, like the Mazda CX-90, Lexus RX, BMW X5, Acura MDX, Mercedes GLE, Audi Q5, and Genesis GV80; which would you choose?

#cars #technology #engineering

00:00 Intro, Making a Change
56:00 Interior
2:00 Screens, Screens, Screens and Google
3:37 Audio System Testing, Revel Ultima
4:31 Mechanical Impressions
6:18 Driving Impressions
11:43 Final Thoughts

Chevy Corvette E-Ray vs NSX Type S | Resistance is Futile

We do a massive story comparing the C8 Chevy Corvette vs. Acura NSX Type S. We discuss the engineering and story, then set lap times to show the difference between these two classics. We talk with the engineers to understand the latest technology and how it affects future cars. Others to consider are Lexus GR, LC500, Mercedes AMG GT, and Porsche 911

#cars #technology #engineering

Index:
01:24 The Format
2:56 The Story - Acura NSX Featuring Jonathon Rivers
4:45 The Japanese Engineers
9:05 It's Amazing It All Works
12:07 How the Japanese View the NSX Disappointment
13:51 The Corvette Story - Less Drama
16:06 Mechanical Impression - Corvette
23:54 Mechanical Impressions - NSX
32:20 Driving Impressions - NSX
39:10 Driving Impressions - Corvette
43:52 Laptime Discussion With Britt Casey
44:19 NSX Fast Lap
46:09 NSX Laptime
51:04 Corvette Fast Lap
52:44 Corvette Laptime Discussion
55:07 Reviewing the Data
55:52 Final Thoughts
58:42 Thank You

Mercedes G-Wagon | Ideal V8 Used SUV

We discuss the previous generation Mercedes-Benz G Wagon W463. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine, a heritage of significant offroading and now the extreme lifestyle pop culture element. Others to consider are the Bronco Raptor, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and Range Rover.

#cars #engineering #business

00:00 Interior and Exterior
2:30 Mechanical Highlights
5:26 The Driving Experience
10:28 Final Thoughts

2025 Lucid Air | Long Term Testing, Pro and Cons

We discuss the long-term series on the Lucid Air. After driving the early production versions to the recently updated 2025, plenty pros and cons to detail. Would you choose an electric car from Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Hyundai, or Tesla?

#cars #engineering #technology

Index:

00:00 Intro
01:22 Interior and Storage
3:01 Charging and Electronics
7:21 Mechanical Impressions
11:25 Driving Impressions, Pros and Cons
18:07 Final Thoughts

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | A Lovely Car

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid sedan competes directly with the Honda Civic Hybrid. This affordable car offers an outstanding balance of tech, safety, and driving. The styling is certainly obscure, but make your choice: Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla.

#cars #engineering #technology

Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior Changes
3:00 Mechanical Changes
6:05 Street Driving Impressions
12:36 Final Thoughts and Laptime Discussion

BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne | Your Family Demands It

We reviewed the 6-cylinder 2025 BMW X5 vs. Porsche Cayenne to compare the mid-luxury segment's best 2-row family SUV options. While both have pros and cons, we drove them back to back and discussed the engineering. The Lexus GX, Audi Q5, Acura MDX Type S, Genesis QV70, and Mercedes are others to consider.

#cars #technology #engineering

Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior Porsche Cayenne
3:33 Interior and Exterior BMW X5
7:50 Audio Testing
8:48 Mechanical Impressions Porsche
10:53 Mechanical Impressions BMW
13:46 B58
14:49 Driving Impressions Porsche
21:08 Driving Impressions BMW
27:33 Final Thoughts