Avalon XLE Premium aims for younger drivers An old automotive axiom goes that you can sell a young man’s car to an old man, but you can’t sell an old man’s car to a young man.Apparently Toyota didn’t know that, until now. Toyota’s Avalon, long a senior citizen favorite, has been restyled and its suspension... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart Lamborghini Aventador
Autoart creates flashy Lamborghini Aventador For many years now, Lamborghini and Ferrari have worked their Italian design magic to tug at supercar aficionados’ heart strings like another rendition of “O Sole Mio” in the mother country.Lamborghini was created to spite Enzo Ferrari, who insulted Ferruccio Lamborghini, who was, at the time, a customer. And it’s... Continue Reading →
2013 Toyota Corolla S
New Corolla S a family sedan, with sporty look My family owned a Toyota Corolla back in the early 1980s. That’s family as in me, my wife and two small kids. So, take note young families, you CAN survive without a minivan, crossover or sport-utility truck. That’s even easier now as the current Corolla, the... Continue Reading →
2013 Lexus LS 600h L
Hybrid Lexus LS delivers high-end luxury with a price to match Where to begin? Let’s just put the price tag out there to clear the air. My silver Lexus LS 600h L listed for $119,910 and settled at $135,029 after adding copious high-end options. As way of background, the LS is THE Lexus flagship, its full-size... Continue Reading →
2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring
New Mazda6 boasts power, looks and efficiency Confession, my first new car was a Mazda, a puny little GLC with barely enough power to get me up a fair sized hill. I’ve had a soft spot for Mazda ever since. Now comes the 2014 (that’s right, 2014) Mazda6, a car that doesn’t have to apologize... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
AutoWorld delivers detailed Superbird The nearly fluorescent candy colors that Plymouth and Dodge bathed their late 1960s and early ’70s cars in still grab you when you catch a glimpse today. Heck, this bright neon green AutoWorld 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird stirs memories of psychedelic pinwheels on TV’s then popular “Laugh-In.” I’m dating myself and... Continue Reading →
2013 Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible
Despite low cost, Chrysler 200 droptop leaves us cold First impressions can be skewed by many factors, and it probably did not help that the Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible arrived on a near zero degree day in a week where snow was forecast, and fell, over several days.No, I didn’t drop the top! The test car... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner (NASCAR)
AutoWorld's Richard Petty Daytona 500 winner marks 120th Petty win There was only one Elvis and there is only one Richard Petty. Both are Kings. With Petty, NASCAR, or better yet, stock car racing, was his kingdom and he rules it still, behind dark glasses and under a crowning cowboy hat with a feather cluster and... Continue Reading →
2013 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Cab
CNG powered RAM aims at farms and fleets There are big trucks and Monster trucks, no not those with the giant wheels that crush cars in arenas around the Midwest all winter, but Really Big trucks, like the RAM heavy-duty beast I just drove.I’ve been on the commercial test truck list for Chrysler Corp. of late. So... Continue Reading →
2013 Cadillac ATS AWD 2.0T
Looks, handling, turbo give small Cadillac a boost Those of us who have been around for a few decades may be forgiven for our skepticism when we hear Cadillac is creating an entry-level sport sedan. Visions of Cimarron dance in our brains. Ah, but those who observe the car market closely know that Cadillac has... Continue Reading →