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I named the Buick Envista my "Car of the Year" last year and this past week I got to drive the top-of-the-line Avenir model. Pretty much every option is added and they still are able to offer it for just over $30,000.Listen to my full review here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.

If you're looking for an EV, might a recommend taking a spin in Chevy's Blazer. Yes, the big bowtie has pumped out electric Blazers for a few years and the SS model - Super Sport - is worth the test drive.Listen to my full review here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.

Slap a PRO-4X badge on most any product and odds are I will like it. Hell, put it on a jar of mayonnaise and I may even consider tasting it (well, maybe not THAT far).Nissan put its PRO-4X off-road trim package on the mid-size Frontier truck and I enjoyed zipping around the city and the dirt in the upscale features it provides.Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.

Not enough superlatives to list here so you need to listen to my review. But the Escalade IQ is big, luxurious, large, tech-filled, monstrous, easy-to-drive, a behemoth, and quick.Here ya go...as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.

Looking for a luxurious and affordable small SUV? Yes, they actually exist but you need to look hard. Luckily I did the legwork for you and recently drove the new Nissan Rogue. It's one of the best-selling vehicles on the market and comes in no less than 5 different trims. I got to roll around in the top-of-the-line Platinum AWD for a week. Take a listen to my review on "The High-Tech Texan Show" heard across the country on iHeartRadio.

Italian sexiness on the road. The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a sexy, sleek and fast car that turns head and gives the driver confidence and a smile.I like the upgraded tech features that Stellantis added over the years.Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.

An affordable compact SUV that is packed with tech features and good handling. It may not be as peppy as you want but the 1.2L turbo-charged engine still gets you through the urban and suburban jungle with ease.Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" across the iHeartRadio network.

I've always loved Nissan's big SUV, the Armada. But now that they've added a Pro 4-X badge on the 2025 model, the game has changed.Easily one of the best and most comfy vehicles I have test driven this year and this now shoots to the top of my list when recommending large SUVs.Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" across the iHeartRadio network.

As heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show," on iHeartRadio.

Just a few weeks ago I reviewed the Chevy Traverse, a solid 3-row SUV. Now it's time to talk about it's upscale sister vehicle, the GMC Acadia Denali.The specs under the hood are exactly the same but the inside touches of ultra-luxury are the difference, along with the $9,000 price difference.Listen to my review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show."

Loud, Proud, and Electrified. Not many vehicles can be described like that as most all EVs are nice and quiet. Not the new Dodge Charger.Thanks to its Fratzonic Exhaust Chamber, it can emit a loud, roaring sound that emulates its gas-powered older brother. A fun and sexy car that is superfast (670 hp).Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.

As heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show," on iHeartRadio.

As heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show," on iHeartRadio.

A mid-sized SUV with 3 rows at a price point I consider a good value. A bit more sleek and modern versus last year's model, the Traverse is one of my recommendations for an SUV.Listen to my review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show."

There are lots of SUV s to choose from and if you want one that can handle itself off-road as well as it drives on city streets, take a look and a test drive of the new Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition.3 rows of seating, a 3.5L V6 engine with best-in-class towing of up to 6,000 lbs, this vehicle handles well yet still takes on gravel and dirt roads with the best of them.Listen to my full review here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on iHeartRadio.