Marc Grasso
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CARSMART: Porsche Taycan is an EV powerhouse wagon
EV … power … wagon … What more could you ask for? Is there an autobahn in the U.S.? Because this car needs to be the first one on it and quickly. The Porsche Taycan is no Panamera, this is an elect… → Read More
CARSMART: Pacifica Hybrid is a stylish minivan
Usage, utility and UConnect! Consumers are missing the boat. And in a big way. With minivans and station wagons being very unpopular due to their historic negativity of ugliness and lack of charact… → Read More
CARSMART: GMC Sierra Denali is the ‘ultimate’ – troyrecord
Pickup trucks are all the craze these days, but with GMC in the picture, will the craze ever end? It’s truck week in Grasso’s Garage. The 2022 GMC Sierra Denali is the ultimate pickup with it… → Read More
CARSMART: Porsche 911 Carrera = iconic status
In the automotive industry, the word iconic is rarely used. An icon would stand out clearly for its history and longevity in the lineup but style and consumer awareness also has clout. For the Pors… → Read More
CARSMART: Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is affluent excellence
With powertrain at the top of consumers’ minds as gas prices continue to rise as well as the uncertainty of electric vehicles and the anxiety associated with charging stations, hybrid models … → Read More
CARSMART: The Acura Integra is back!
Once a legend, always a legend. Acura, Honda Motor Company’s upscale brand, is known for delivering endless consumer satisfaction. For the past decade or so, the Acura ILX was the entry point for t… → Read More
CARSMART: Honda Passport is simply
Price and reality join hands. For self-actualization and reality, there are a select few vehicles that make sense in the consumer market today. Although our wants and needs normally don’t ali… → Read More
CARSMART: Nissan Z is revitalized value
Power, performance, price tag! Let’s take a step back and recognize value for a second. For $40,000, finding power and sportiness combined is not really realistic. As a realistic person, I fi… → Read More
CARSMART: Grand Cherokee brings the family together
Family is always first priority Clearly when it comes to family, there is a special place in your heart. But in the context of vehicles, family is a checkbox that has to be recognized in the car-bu… → Read More
CARSMART: Blazer goes a long way in the Chevrolet fleet
Having a big name plate means the expectations are high. When it comes to resurrecting an “industry-famous” name plate that had been retired, it better be real good. For General Motors, the Chevrol… → Read More
CARSMART: Urus puts family luxury on Lamborghini’s map
Lamborghini, welcome to Grasso’s Garage! In the context of superior automobiles, Ferrari and Lamborghini seem to always rise to the top of mind. Their Italian automobile excellence paired with cons… → Read More
CARSMART: Kia Sorento PHEV keeps consumers coming back for more
Keeping up in the age of EV or PHEV, is a full-time job. For manufacturers these days, it’s all about technology and energy efficient automobiles. For Kia, a manufacturing power plant, which … → Read More
CARSMART: CT4 Blackwing is Cadillac sports fun
Cadillac has undergone a migration … and it’s about time! In the eyes of the people at General Motors, they are really kicking themselves as they lost out on their sports brand when Pontiac w… → Read More
CARSMART: BMW coupe is back with a new name
The small BMW coupe is no secret to consumers. While these smaller cars are as basic as entry level gets, BMW and Mercedes alike seem to always dabble in this market. I have always struggled to rea… → Read More
CARSMART: Polestar 2 is EV paradise
The time has come and electric vehicles are here. What better way to start than with Polestar, Volvo’s EV offering? There is no secret that EV is going to take over the world of vehicles as we know… → Read More
CARSMART: 2022 BRZ is not Subaru normalcy
Naturally aspirated and naturally fun … for some! Ice Silver Metallic paint wraps the Subaru BRZ Limited’s exterior, all while enjoying the $30,000 price tag. In typical Subaru fashion, it’s … → Read More
CARSMART: Kia Stinger is realistic performance
When it comes to performance and affordability, we love a good sedan. In the eyes of manufacturers, having a good array of vehicle options in the fleet is always a priority. But having a nice bang … → Read More
CARSMART: BMW X3 M40i is upscale family fun
We always talk about family fun. When it comes to family fun, we always talk about third-row passenger monstrosities, when realistically, the market has a lot more to offer. Similarly, my sister-in… → Read More
CARSMART: American muscle with Cadillac’s CT5-V Blackwing
This is what earth-shattering power is all about. Cadillac, the great American luxury brand, has had great success when providing ground-pounding power to its array of vehicles. Although no history… → Read More
CARSMART: Aston Martin DBX exudes SUV luxury, power
Porsche, Bentley and Mercedes walk into a room … As a certified car fanatic, I wish that was actually a thing, but seriously, the appreciation of vehicles near and far is a real passion. Going to c… → Read More