Alfa Romeo is a renowned brand worldwide and synonymous with luxury and racing. The iconic Italian automaker is now making its way into the 21st century with its first electrified car, the Tonale.

The 1.3L turbo I-4 engine is paired with a 90Kw motor which allows around 30 miles of sole electric change after charging (yes, it's a PHEV).

It's been a minute since I've been in a Hyundai and it's about damn time. The Santa Fe is a great SUV if you are looking for a 2 row beast with pretty decent gas mileage.

I like the interior and some of the unique tech features like the turn blinker cameras.

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

If Ford can make an F-150 into a Raptor and Ram can upgrade its pickup truck into a TRX, Chevy can pick another large mammal like the Bison to feature upgrades on its popular ZR2 badge.

While the ZR2 Bison does not add anything under the hood (you still get 6.2L V8 and 420hp) as the Silverado ZR2, the outside enhancements are notable. Chevy turned to AEV to add 18" gloss black wheels, stamped skid plates, and floor liners in the $7,800 Bison package. You do also get the Multi-Flex tailgate.

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

Nissan has long been in the EV game with the Leaf that was introduced back in 2010. It took them a while to launch another EV and BOOM, the all-electric Ariya is here.

I got a chance to drive it recently. Listen to my thoughts and reviews here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show with Michael Garfield." iHeartRadio and KPRC 950AM

Interested in a very nice starter vehicle with a good price? Chevy's new Trax is a solid CUV with a lot of standard equipment to keep you safe and, should you wish, heated thanks to its steering wheel, front seats, and outside mirrors.

Even though you may not use those features in Texas the Trax delivers value with a smooth ride. It seats 5 people comfortably and carries a decent load in the tailgate.

For a full review, take a listen here as heard on "The High-Tech Texan Show," KPRC 950AM (Houston) and iHeartRadio (worldwide).

I owned a Grand Cherokee about 25 years ago and the luxury, drive and tech continues to keep up with other rugged, higher-end vehicles. This Trailhawk is one of Jeep's most trail-capable models and I specifically drove the 4xe, a plug-in hybrid.

I love the outside styling and badging, especially the turquoise tow hooks. The 18" wheels and deep-tread tires make driving off-road not only easy but also fun.

Take a listen to my full review.

Since Dodge will kill off its Challenger and Charger models as we know them (i.e. gas-engine powered), they may have decided they needed a new performance vehicle. Welcome...Hornet!

This small SUV reminds me of an Alfa Romeo which may not be a far stretch as Stellantis owns both brands. With a roomy front seat, nice features and a unique look, the Hornet doesn't sting too much as it is a good vehicle for its price.

Listen to the full review here.

Now this is a powerful sedan. Big engine, great handling and an overall fun drive. As sedans are being made less and less, Lexus produced a winner with the ES350.

This is it. The big dog. The monster. Oh by the way, the luxurious truck that rides above everything else on and off the road.

I recently got to spend time in the new Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate truck. What all does it do? Well it "only" tows up to 22,000 lbs, has more cameras than a TV station, packs a punch with its 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine, smells better than a bootmaker's shop with all of the real leather and wood, and rides as smooth as a sedan with its shocks and lift kit.

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

This is it. The first of the "Last Call" muscle cars from Dodge. And they are sending out the final combustible engine Challenger with a bang. A loud bang complete with a 6.4L Hemi V8 with 485 hp.

Take a listen and a ride down memory lane with my review here.