The DFW Auto Show: SUVs

The DFW Auto Show: SUVs

If you’ve spent the last decade traversing sub-Saharan Africa – or been part of a research project in Antarctica – you may have missed it. Otherwise, you know that today’s family car is no longer a car. It is, instead, a car-based crossover, invariably built by Honda, Nissan or Toyota. And if needing further proof, take one look at the wide array of crossovers and SUVs on display at this year’s DFW Auto Show, rolling into town on March 27^th and staying through Sunday, March 31^st.

Among the 2020 models on display in North Texas are Ford’s all-new Explorer, Hyundai’s upmarket (and upsized) Palisade, Kia’s similarly large Telluride, Lincoln’s Aviator and two from Mercedes-Benz – the GLE350 and GLS450.

These new introductions are on top of new models for 2019. Notable regional intros include Honda’s all-new Passport, Hyundai’s redesigned Santa Fe, the Lincoln Nautilus, Nissan Murano, Porsche Macan and Subaru’s 3-row Ascent.

Although Ford’s new Explorer wears a familiar nameplate, its underpinnings are a throwback to when the Explorer was RWD-biased, and supplied at least the pretense of off-road capability. Today’s Explorer regains its longitudinal drivetrain, available 3^rd-row seating and – depending on options – again enjoys some off-road chops. And with a variety of turbocharged drivetrains, it should be responsive, whether traveling to Aspen or simply cruising Amarillo.

If shopping and absolutely baffled by the sheer variety, you’ll find no better place to get a handle on those choices than an auto show. Or, we’d admit, you could become more confused…

Carrollton Phase II Opening Celebration

Garages of America celebrated the grand opening of Carrollton Phase II on September 10, bringing owners, automotive enthusiasts, partners and friends together for an evening centered around cars, community and the shared passions that have defined Garages of America from the beginning.

Remembering Jack Griffin

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jack Griffin, co-founder of Garages of America (originally founded as Garages of Texas).

On The Road in Colorado

On Monday, September 14, 75-80 vintage cars, 1960 and older, will depart Vail Village in Colorado for the annual 4 day, 1,000 mile driving event, The Colorado Grand.

D Magazine: How a Race Car Driver and a Real Estate Developer Built Garages of America

The idea for Garages of America—founded as Garages of Texas—was born in 2007, when co-founder Fred Gans was in Denver, looking for land for a traditional self-storage facility. Gans stumbled upon something he had never seen before: a condominium storage project for luxury cars. A bit of market research revealed that Colorado was saturated with such developments, but his home state of Texas was not.

Anjan Shenoy’s Garage: From Porsches to LEGO Masterpieces

Coppell resident Anjan Shenoy is transforming his new garage at Garages of America Carrollton II into an elevated space that will be a hub for his passions; cars, photography, music, design and perhaps most importantly, time with family.

FRED & JACK ON ‘CEOs you should know’

Garages of America’s founding partners Jack Griffin and Fred Gans were recently featured on the iHeart Media CEOs You Should Know podcast. Hear the story of how a chance discovery in Denver sparked a business built around car culture, community, and the social side of collecting.

The DFW Auto Show: SUVs