Joe Smith’s NBA career did not pan out as it was supposed to after he was drafted with the No.1 pick. The power forward’s college performances saw him drafted by the Golden State Warriors ahead of All-Stars Kevin Garnett, Antonio McDyess, Rasheed Wallace, and Jerry Stackhouse. 3 Smith spent three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 10 … Read more
It doesn’t take long to notice just how popular luxury SUVs have become in recent years. People love these baller behemoths. And for consumers looking for more space for their brood, versatility for when they need that #lifestyle, and presence to one-up their always Instagram-ready nemeses, what’s not to love? But since the segment’s inception, … Read more
WHAT THE HELL IS IT? The 2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum AWD is nothing short of the perfect luxury sedan with enough pep and styling to keep the droves of elderly from taking ownership of the brand entirely. WHO IS IT FOR? The CT6 is for the red-blooded American who has a well-loved, modern muscle car … Read more
Welcome to Critic’s Notebook, a quick and off-the-cuff collection of impressions, jottings, and marginalia on whatever The Drive writers happen to be driving. Today’s edition: the 2017 Acura ILX. I wanted to like the Acura ILX. I really, really did. On paper, it sounds like the sort of car I’d buy. Peppy four-cylinder engine? Solid. Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with … Read more