The latest Silverado truck from Chevy has some nice standard features while riding tall and bold. But upgrade to the High Country premium package and game is on!

22" painted aluminum wheels, all-season tires, power sunroof, and more make this version of the the Silverado a leader in the truck category.

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

I continue to be impressed with Kia and all of their vehicles I test drive - from gas-powered to the EVs. The new Sorento has been redesigned a bit with a more sleek look and two new trims were added this year.

The top-of-the-line SX-Prestige model is built for a more rugged drive off-road. The 3-row SUV is capable of towing up to 4,500 lbs and has several nice upgrades including leather seating and wheels.

It's been a while since I've test driven a BMW and it is about time. The brand is amongst my favorite OEMs as they put sexy beasts with a lot of luxury features.

The X2 is a small, luxury SUV that is comfy and comes in a relatively decent price point. I do have a few suggestions for the company when it comes to this vehicle but maybe that's why the price is "decent."

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

Every Spring I get the opportunity to test drive a slew of new cars, CUVs, SUVs, and more at the Texas Auto Writers Association Auto Round Up. Think of it as Coachella for vehicles.

Manufacturers bring some of the newest rides as TAWA members buckle up for two days of tire kicking and pedal pushing. This year's event was held in Decatur, Texas, at Eagle Canyon Raceway which meant we would get the chance to open up a few of these hot rods while also playing around on streets and highways.

Over the next few weeks I will be breaking down my thoughts on these vehicles to give listeners ideas of what to look for when thinking about your next purchase.

Here's a start...

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

Mid-size trucks are my jam as I find them easier to drive and park than full-size monsters. Throw in some off-road capabilities and we have a match made in heaven.

Chevy got together with AEV for a collab to produce the Bison version of its popular Colorado ZR2 truck and the result is a winner (other than one thing)

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

Full-size pickup truck are the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. so it is no surprise I test drive a lot of trucks, especially because I live in Texas "truck country."

Ram has most always delivered capable monsters with big engines, lots of towing capacity, and comfy interiors. The 1500 Limited edition follows the script by providing all of that.

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

The EV9 has been near the top of my EV list since the first time I tested the original version a few years ago. Several iterations since, Kia has launched 4 new versions of the 3-row SUV: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line.

The Land has a lot of the amenities listed as standard and packs the same 379 hp as the top-of-the-heap GT-Line.

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

A lot of superlatives here on the latest GMC Yukon with "Denali" and "Ultimate" as upgrades. There's really not much to add on this glorious beast of a vehicle that can fit up to 8 people.

When you think of Cadillac you may associate the brand with luxury, elegance, and price. You are correct on two of those, at least with the XT4.

This is the lowest-priced Caddy in the lineup and the compact CUV is packed with nice features including a futurist 33" display capable of 9K viewing.

Mercedes once again partners with AMG but this time they didn't perk up the engine, per se. This is due to the EQE being an all-electric vehicle and there is no gas-powered engine to play with.

They did find a way to tweak with the motor to give it super speedy acceleration and creature comforts of a luxury vehicle. But the price may cause you to hit the brakes.

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