Its masculine image may be more appealing than a minivan, but the Traverse’s interior is almost as spacious. A nine-speed automatic and front-wheel drive mate with either a 2.0-liter inline-four or a 3.6-liter V-6; the V-6 has optional all-wheel drive. A 7.0-inch infotainment display is standard, and an 8.0-inch unit is optional; both come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automated emergency braking is available, as are conveniences such as adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beams.

The speedometer of the preproduction 2019 Corvette ZR1 I’m driving is sweeping past the 140 mark on NCM Motorsports Park West’s relatively short back straight, its 755-hp supercharged V8 bellowing a straight-pipe

2019 Buick Encore is uncertain. There are some rumors out there saying that GM will develop a new model from scratch. This would use the same platform as the Cruze, so it should be a far more refined vehicle than ever before. Thanks to the new platform, the car is likely going to boast a slightly longer wheelbase and a wider track. However, it should be similarly sized which will translate in a far more muscular-looking crossover.