New CX-3 a spirited, fun, small crossover Mazda isn’t the first car maker with a small personal-sized SUV, but it certainly has one of the most stylish and fun to drive with its new CX-3. The CX-3 continues the tone set by Mazda’s slightly larger CX-5 that competes with the likes of Toyota’s RAV4, Subaru’s Forester... Continue Reading →
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC
New Outlander good, but doesn't raise SUV bar Mitsubishi doesn’t sell many models in the United States, so when it re-launches one, as with the new 2016 Outlander, it had better be good. The Outlander is good, but it sets no new bar for small sport-utilities, or crossovers. Yet it does raise the bar considerably... Continue Reading →
2015 Hyundai Tucson Ltd. AWD
Stylish Hyundai Tucson looks great, drives great I’ve found my new favorite small crossover vehicle, the Hyundai Tucson. I’ll admit to being surprised, but I’m not sure why. Hyundai and sister company Kia have become the styling leaders among Asian car makes and their performance is on par, or better than most of their... Continue Reading →
2016 Kia Sorento SX Ltd. AWD
Kia Sorento, a crossover that will haul seven people Kia’s Sorento is a fine crossover that will haul up to seven folks and look good doing it. The 2016 model is the continuation of a revamp from a couple years ago and the tested pearl “snow white” test vehicle was the top-level SX Limited... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Bburago 1:18 Ferrari California T
Bburago moves a bit more upscale with new Ferrari line First the news – Bburago is moving more upscale with its Signature Series. Even bigger news, Bburago again has the license to create Ferrari models and has a full line for 2015 and beyond. Bburago began as an Italian die-cast car maker 40 years ago when... Continue Reading →
2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring
Move over Camry, Accord, the new Mazda6 is a gem After all these years reviewing cars (30+) I find it hard to understand why Mazda doesn’t sell a lot more cars. Its midsize Mazda6 is another gem that is sporty looking, handles well, provides a comfortable ride with good power and delivers extremely good fuel... Continue Reading →
2015 Chrysler 300S AWD
Chrysler nails full-size luxury with 300S AWD Remember full-size cars that were comfortable for five adults? Probably not, unless you’re of a certain age. A few remain, the distinctive and elegant Chrysler 300 being one of the better efforts. First, it looks great with a big grille and chiseled lines that have only been somewhat... Continue Reading →
2015 Ford Mustang I4 Premium
New Mustang flat out gorgeous, ride improves Fifty years in and Mustang is still behaving like a teenager with his first set of wheels and looking as sexy as ever. The previous sizzling Mustang design was so reminiscent of the 1960s icon that some felt Ford had taken a step back, just to glom on... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Special Lamborghini Countach beautifully recreated Some consider Lamborghini’s Countach the first modern supercar, or at least the first via design to slap the auto world awake to say that styling AND performance dictate what’s a supercar and what’s not. Countach launched us into the wedge-shaped era for supercars with its trapezoidal panels and slick scissor... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Automodello 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria
Automodello creates stunning 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Packard was a big deal prior to World War II, a player, one of the top makes in this country and recognized overseas for its quality and luxury. Even in 1934 when the Depression was at full song, Packard was turning out fancy machines for the upper crust... Continue Reading →