Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac has hit the nail on the head with the styling of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade. It's exactly what a big Cadillac SUV should be: BOLD. Nobody will ever confuse the Escalade for something else. The daytime running LEDs that stretch from the projector headlamps down to the lower front fascia will make you distinguishable from very far away. And if you're spending $80,000 on a car, it should be distinguishable from very far away. The competition to the Escalade's styling all look tired and mundane in comparison. Too bad Cadillac hasn't been as sharp with the CTS and ATS' styling.

Monday, June 1, 2015

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Nobody Brings The Ugly Quite Like Mazda

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is here. Just call it a Miata. Nobody will ever ask you, "Hey, is that the new MX5?". I'm sure it drives great. I'm sure it has near 50/50 weight distribution. So what do we think about it? Let me decide for you. The thing looks like a Japanese Jaguar F-Type. Is that a bad thing? No. Is it a good thing? No. I don't know who the Miata will appeal to. I never see Miata's on the road today. And if I do, it's usually the '90s models. The Miata has always appealed to women, and the new one will probably continue that trend.