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Compass adds refinement, but also power ... A lot can change, and should, when seven years pass between test drives. That’s how long it had been since I’d tested Jeep’s compact SUV, the Compass Latitude, which is one level up from its base Compass Sport. Refinement continues, and that’s a good thing unless you were... Continue Reading →
Luxury Convertible's gutsy V8, drop-top are smooth operators ... Last time I drove the stunning Lexus LC 500 convertible I quoted Voltaire saying we must feel and be affected by beauty, not just see it. I don’t quote Voltaire often! But I’ve become spoiled by such luxury when it arrives in my driveway. Yet who... Continue Reading →
Stylish new plug-in hybrid SUV oozes luxury ... Credit Mazda with creating its first plug-in hybrid, the stylish three-row CX-90 SUV, which takes the place of its CX-9 for 2024. Mazda is moving mostly to double digits after its CX label for all its crossovers and SUVs, so CX-30, CX-50, CX-70, CX-90, oh, and there’s... Continue Reading →
Electrified luxury SUV makes great even greater ... Hold on for just a minute, I thought I’d driven the finest luxury compact SUV about 18 months ago when I gushed over the twin-turbo 375-horse V6 Genesis GV70. But now they’ve gone and electrified it, boosting the power. I know, I know, some of you feel... Continue Reading →
Sleek new Prius Prime provides a plug-in with style ... Consider this, driving more than 200 miles in a week and only paying ten bucks, and change, for the privilege. No, I wasn’t coasting down hills and there was no tornadic wind at my back. I was slipping through the air in a sleek new... Continue Reading →
Sienna a praiseworthy hybrid hauler oozing luxury + AWD ... Minivans may be the smartest automotive vehicle design ever for families. Nothing is more comfortable or accommodating for packing in the offspring, grandparents, and all for around-towning or a cross-country outing. For that Toyota’s Sienna Platinum AWD is the most luxurious and yet practical conveyance... Continue Reading →
World's first flying sports car As I write this post I'm suffering from post-AirVenture depression. My first love is all things aviation being a pilot. For as long as I can remember I've attended the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh. For one week at the end of July, the airport becomes the world's... Continue Reading →
GR adds kick-ass performance to hatchback Corolla ... Considering the popularity of pickups, SUVs, and crossovers it could be considered a major automotive miracle that sporty hatchbacks even exist, let alone a new one poking its head from the garage. Toyota, it of the reliable, affordable family hauling lineup, introduces its new GR Corolla. The... Continue Reading →
Favoring style and performance over tradition ... Do you have a pile of money? I mean a really big pile just burning a hole in your pocket and looking to make a statement? The 22 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge might be your ticket. Mark and I are members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA)... Continue Reading →
Midnight Edition a trendy dark night's look in a gray coat ... As automotive trends go, the current black is beautiful movement might just have some staying power. The fascination with dark exteriors and trim began a few years back as an alternative to the fifty shades of gray that had taken over as the... Continue Reading →
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