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Lexus invented the luxury SUV segment nearly twenty years ago with the original 300 and has long held a leadership position in the category. The new 2016 RX350 marks the fourth generation of the popular crossover, and this year the Lexus design team has taken a more aggressive styling approach to good effect, says Tom Voelk, auto critic for The New York Times in a recent review. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch his full report.

The previous RX350 design was known as "L-Finesse" within the manufacturer. Voelk suggests the new design might be better referenced as…

Electric vehicle fans out there are about the get some good news, because BMW has just announced that the 2017 BMW i3 will be seeing a significant increase in battery capacity as well as range, though the BMW i3 with Range Extender model will continue to be available for those with higher driving needs, or who want the added insurance of a 2-cylinder gasoline engine at their backs. Check out the improved BMW i3 below!

Audi's midsize luxury SUV, the Q7, has been thoroughly rebuilt for 2017 to great effect, says Kelley Blue Book® in a new review. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch the full report.

Audi's engineers integrated far more aluminum throughout the vehicle for this year. This cut the vehicle's weight by 500 pounds while gaining fuel efficiency, greater comfort, and improved safety features. The Virtual Cockpit is another Audi innovation, integrating the infotainment screen and controls into the vehicle's instrument panel, placing all information directly in the driver's...

It has been a long time coming, but we finally see a front-wheel drive baby crossover SUV from Audi and it has a name. The Audi Q2 offers a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine plus a much smaller body than its predecessors, coming in around 13.7 feet long, which is 7.67 inches shorter than the Q3, 5.9 feet wide, and five feet tall.

When shopping for a new vehicle, it's important to consider not only the present benefits, but those to come as well. These benefits usually take the most tangible form in resale value. If you're looking for a model that's going to provide you with the most competitive turnover, we at The Thompson Organization recommend you check out the following article from AutoGuide.com. One, because it's informative; two, because Toyota nabbed 6 of the 10 spots.

When one of our vehicles receives a top-to-bottom redesign, you can be sure that we at The Thompson Organization will deliver the news to you first.

With that in mind, we're eager to introduce you our midsize-SUV-segment mainstay, the Lexus RX 350. Hot on the heels of a massive makeover for the 2016 model year, this RX 350 just may be the very best one yet:

Beneath this beaut's bonnet, a 3.5-liter V6 engine holds court with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. They work together to turn out a terrific 295 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque.

If a sports coupe is atop your new-car wish list, please allow your pals at the Thompson Organization to offer some advice:

Take a spin in the spanking-new 2016 Audi TT. You just may find that it's a match made in automotive heaven. See it for yourself in the video below:

As the MotorWeek critic is quick to assert, the TT's revised cabin is arguably one of its strongest selling points. It's got a clean, uncluttered feel, a notion perhaps best epitomized by its distinctive, circular air ducts with built-in climate control.

We were such huge fans of Audi's latest ad that when they published a behind the scenes video of its production, everyone at The Thompson Organization was incredibly excited to see more of the Audi TT in action. But we also learned a lot about how the unique ad was made and got great insight into the vehicle. Take a look at the video below to see how the ad came to be, as well as seeing more footage of the vehicle in action.

The popularity of sports cars has always been a prevalent part of the automotive industry. The thrilling performance and iconic designs of the vehicles in this segment have always inspired the dreams of young and old auto enthusiasts. One such model is the Audi TT, the rounded design being instantly recognizable to just about any American driver. The latest ad for the Audi TT utilizes the dreamscape aesthetic to highlight just how inspiring this model is. Check it out below and be sure to let us know what you think.