Category: Reviews

  • Move Over Grandpa, I’m Taking the Buick

    You remember station wagons, right?  They used to be everywhere.  Family haulers of various capabilities, usually 2-wheel drive with lots of room for you and the family and all your stuff.  These wagons were also, with very few exceptions – boring – at least the domestic variety.  The European “shooting brake,” as they call them across…

  • 5 Ways for You to Get Lost in a Jeep

      Today’s modern (JL generation) Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited 4x4s are the epitome of freedom. Jeeps are the go-anywhere, “can-do” vehicles of our dreams. But are you familiar with the other super off-roaders in Jeep’s current model lineup? Watch our latest episode of Zero To 60TV and read our blog to learn about “five…

  • The Name Game: Remember the Daewoo LeMans?

      Car purists might call it blasphemous to take a “car name” and slap it on the tailgate of a crossover, the latest trend sweeping the industry as car production makes way for more CUVs, SUVs, and trucks. But the practice of taking a once popular model name and adding it to a completely different…

  • Porsche Panamera Turbo – G-Force, Back Seat to Driver’s Seat

    First-time Porsche driver reviews the 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo from the back seat to the front.     I’ve always wanted to be an astronaut.  To witness the untold wonders of the universe in person, with my own eyes. Imagine the adrenaline pumping through your veins while lying on your back, strapped snugly into your…

  • 2018 Kia Stinger – Worth the Wait?

      Kia Stinger aims to go toe-to-toe with German luxury giants – with a price that won’t kill your budget, and a warranty that’ll knock your socks off.

  • S-Class, Your Executive Jet on Wheels

      We’re sure you love driving a high-performance machine as much as we do here at LeithCars.com, but for our 10th episode of Zero To 60TV, we decided to take a more relaxed approach. You see, we wanted to enjoy all the luxury and technical amenities the new 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has to offer. We…

  • Towing So Easy, Even a Dummy (Like Me) Can Do It

    Story written for Leithcars.com by Alli Larado Oliver.      Though I work at LeithCars.com, I’ll admit it – I know nothing about trucks, trucking, towing or, truthfully, anything that has to do with being “rough and rugged.” I like spa days and room service, so knowing how to tow like a pro wasn’t really…

  • If You Were a BMW i3, You Could Be Described in Two Words. “Efficient” and “Fast.”

      Zero to 60TV takes you on a new kind of thrill ride, the BMW i3. Guess what? Green still means go.     The second-generation BMW i3 EV reduces your carbon footprint without sacrificing performance. An electric vehicle built to perform smarter, it’s still one of BMW’s fastest models off the line, with 184-lb-ft…

  • This is How Volkswagen Does BIG.

    Here’s a quiz for you: What event showcased Leith Volkswagen of Cary’s newest arrival? Answer:  The launch of Volkswagen’s all-new 3-row, 7-passenger SUV. Next question: What event featured appearances by the Humble Mechanic & Miss Apex? Answer: The launch of Volkswagen’s all-new 6 and 7 passenger SUVs. Final question: What event provided live music, hot dogs…

  • 2018 Toyota C-HR Review: Not Intending to Blend In

    It’s not often that a concept design makes it to production with much of its forward-thinking personality still intact, but the all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR intends to change that paradigm. LeithCars’ Zero To 60 podcast host Mark Arsen was eager to meetup with product expert Brandon Hales at Leith Toyota in late May to witness…