Joel Patel
58 posts
The 2025 Lexus UX300h prioritizes fuel economy at all cost
Small cars aren’t small anymore. Look at the redesign for the BMW X1 as an example of how…
The 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback sticks to a winning recipe
Audis aren’t my thing. They tend to come off as being clinical and cold, dispassionate, unexpressive, and restrained.…
The 2023 Lexus RC 350 is part of the old guard
Lexus, like any other automaker, is in the business of selling vehicles. And, like many other automakers, Lexus…
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is the kind of car that comes around every decade
There have been numerous times when someone will tell me that I have a dream job when they find out…
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is a hot hatch that can do it all
It’s never been a worst time to be an enthusiast than right now. Inflation is ridiculously high, dealers…
The 2022 Audi e-tron Chronos Edition feels like a proper flagship electric SUV
Despite its age, the Audi e-tron continues to feel like a true flagship EV.
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is The Best Car That Lexus Sells
Hands down, the LC 500 Convertible is the best car in Lexus’ lineup.
2022 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition: A Darn Good Pickup
Consumers looking to Toyota for a pickup truck aren’t really cross-shopping against other brands. They’re minds are made…
2022 Toyota GR86: Technically Perfect
Few vehicles leave a mark on you like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s the kind of car that…
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross: A Sign Of The Times
Automakers really can’t churn out SUVs fast enough to meet demand. Unhappy with compact, midsize, and large SUVs,…