Driving With The High-Tech Texan - Car Reviews

I could sit here and type superlatives to fill up this page but I'll make it simple for you and me...just listen to my lengthy review below. The Cadillac Escalade is the brand's largest vehicle and already comes packed with luxury and a hefty 6.2L V8 engine. But someone in engineering how the brilliant idea of adding a supercharger to make this 6,200 lb SUV go from 0-to-60 in just about 4 seconds. That's what 652 hp can do.

It's big....it's LARGE. It's about as technologically advanced as a vehicle I have ever driven with features like augmented reality navigation, night vision and Super Cruise.

So kick back and take a listen (and pardon my gushing). As heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on KPRC 950AM and iHeartRadio.

The name of this SUV is mouthful but this is the top-of-the-line trim in the newest versions of the venerable Telluride badge. The X-Pro adds some interesting features to help with off-road driving like 18" wheels and all-terrain tires, increased towing capacity, and self-leveling rear suspension.

Kia continues to innovate with bells-and-whistles inside their vehicles, especially when it comes to safety. Every car and truck should come with blind spot camera views that pop-up on the instrument display when the turn signal comes on, right?

The Telluride can be configured for 7 or 8 passengers and is one of the comfiest SUVs around; certainly in this price category.

Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show with Michael Garfield" on KPRC 950AM (Houston) and iHeartRadio (worldwide).

Kiss the Nissan 370Z goodbye and say hello to the Z. Nissan shortened the name of this model but upgraded the sexy looks and speed of its iconic 2-door sports car.

The peppy 3L twin-turbocharged engine gives it a zippy 400hp. There is not a lot of room in this low-hung vehicle but if you want to impress one passenger with some speed and snazzy appeal this could be the car for you.

Listen to my full review here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show with Michael Garfield on KPRC 950AM and iHeartRadio.

Hard to find a cooler auto brand than Alfa Romeo with its rich history from Italy since 1910. The new Stelvio model is nice compact SUV with typical Alfa characteristics of style, power and handling. The rear seat could be a bit larger and an upgraded infotainment system is needed but overall it is a very fun drive and a head turner.

Listen to my full review from "The High-Tech Texan Show" as heard on iHeartRadio.

Off-road driving is not only a fun thing to do but in many cases it is a necessity for some drivers. If you ever had to navigate a dirt or gravel road, maybe some hills and mountainous terrain, you need a capable vehicle that will provides power, grip, and towing capability. Bonus points if the interior is comfy.

Chevy certainly knows how to build off-road trucks and the Silverado Trailboss version meets all the requirements listed above. I spent some time in the new 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel version and it is large and powerful. I liked the Z71 off-road package that includes 2" lifts, monotube shocks, skid plates, and more.

Take a listen to my full review here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on KPRC 950AM and iHeartRadio.

It's not often that I test drive 3 vehicles in a month from the same manufacturer but apparently Kia has a lot of new releases. This past week I spent time in the new Niro, an interesting looking subcompact SUV that you have to see to believe. It's not the speediest machine from the Korean automaker but it does have a strong fuel economy with a combined 49 mpg city/highway driving.

Listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on KPRC 950AM and iHeartRadio.

The Kia EV6 has been near the top of my recommendation list of electric vehicles for at least the last year. It is stylish, roomy, zippy and is priced accordingly. But now we have a GT version which kind of changes the game. This version of Kia's SUV has dual motors - one that powers the front wheels and another that powers the rear. Using some sort of engineering wizardry the GT is capable of 576 hp and can go 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Dayum.

Listen to my full review of the Kia EV6 GT here as hard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on KPRC 950AM and iHeartRadio.

Just when you thought the Yukon may have the ultimate SUV, GMC comes out with an actual Ultimate upgrade. The 2023 Denali Ultimate packs almost every single upgrade you can get on this vehicle. Thought the gas mileage may not the best in the category it is hard to beat the smooth ride and luxurious interior.

Listen to my full review here. As heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show w/Michael Garfield" on KPRC 950AM (Houston) and iHeartRadio (worldwide).

It's no secret that I am a Kia fan and after driving the new Sportage Hybrid I continue to be a fanboy. The fifth-generation of the Sportage is a bit larger than the previous model and pairs a 1.6L engine with a 44kw electric motor. I found the car to be spacious and packed with typical safety features and technology.

Take a listen to my full review as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show" on KPRC 950AM and iHeartRadio.

Wow.  Yep. I said it (or actually typed it). This is a SUPER TRUCK. The Ram folks apparently put a Viagra in the fuel tank of a 1500 truck and produced the TRX model.  Almost everything you want and need in a vehicle that can take you most anywhere off-road with its 702-hp engine.

It sits 8" wider than a normal Ram 1500 (hence my Viagra comment) and rides smooth on Bilstein shocks.  Gas mileage isn't great but sometimes you have to ask "who cares?" and keep on trucking while turning heads.

For a full review of this bad boy, take a listen here.

Note: As heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show with Michael Garfield" on KPRC 950AM (Houston) and iHeartRadio (worldwide).