Jackie Strada, Author at AutoNation Drive Automotive Blog

Here’s What Ma Mopar is Bringing to the 2018 Easter Jeep Safari

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 Jackie Strada

The Easter Jeep Safari is a legendary event that’s been happening for over half a century. Every year, off-road fans from around the globe make the pilgrimage to Moab, Utah to tackle the terrain where Jeeps earn their legendary Trail Rated badges, and Ma Mopar always brings some killer concepts to the party. Of course, this year is no exception. Check out the photos below for a peak at the seven concepts the engineers have come up with for the excursion! Jeep J-Wagon If you’ve wondered about what it would…

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Pure Performance: 2018 Sports Cars You Need to See

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 Jackie Strada

In 2018 sports cars might seem to be getting overlooked, as pickup trucks, crossovers, and SUVs rule the market. But as long as humans are allowed to drive themselves, there will be sports cars. They’re red meat for enthusiasts, and they turn heads and sell magazines like no other segment. They also serves as great advertising for their manufacturers, because just getting a chance to check one of these mean machines in person is often enough to draw folks into dealerships. In a perfect world, they hover over everything a…

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The 2018 GMC Acadia Review is Family Friendly Luxury: Video

February 5, 2018February 6, 2018 Jackie Strada

When a vehicle is redesigned, there’s a good chance it’s going to get bigger. But when it came time to update its popular GMC Acadia, General Motors went the other direction by trimming the overall length and dropping over 700 pounds from the curb weight. In our opinion, it was a good move. During our test drive of the latest Acadia, we didn’t miss the extra sheet metal, and found the cabin to be well appointed, with lots of features sure to keep passengers of this six-seat people mover happy…

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The Lexus NX200t F Sport is Sharp and Versatile: Video

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 Jackie Strada

With the RX, Lexus essentially invented the luxury crossover segment, and when it came time to enter compact area of the segment, Lexus again wanted to set the bar. The result was the NX, and along with styling which looked barely changed from the sharp, sexy, LF-NX concept, the production version also marked a first for Lexus, in that it was the marque’s first turbocharged model. If you’re in the market, the Lexus NX200t F Sport makes a compelling argument to be your next versatile daily driver. But along with…

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2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Review: Video

January 19, 2018January 22, 2018 Jackie Strada

While the first incarnations of Nissan’s long running SUV were more geared toward off-road adventures, the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum is adapted for the urban jungle. It’s a smart move for Nissan, as even hardcore machines like the Land Rover Discovery or Toyota Land Cruiser aren’t generally tasked with tackling anything more trying than the occasional snow day and grocery store parking lot. So while folks looking to bash down forest roads or brave the rocky trails of the Moab desert might want to opt for something more purpose built,…