2018 Hyundai Kona SEL

Hyundai's new Kona a cute value-minded crossover ... Kona’s cute, it’s inexpensive, it drives great, and like all vehicles that folks want to buy these days, it’s a crossover. Frankly, it had me at cute, but the rest is like frosting on a gluten-free homemade cupcake. I don’t want to dwell on price for fear... Continue Reading →

September 19, 2018 0

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE

Corolla Hatch a practical sharp looker … Back in the day I owned a Toyota Corolla, but then again, nearly everyone did at the time. The Corolla was to the 1980s what the Chevy Nova was to the 1970s, namely an inexpensive reliable car. While much has changed in the ensuing 35 or so years,... Continue Reading →

September 5, 2018 0

2018 Lexus RX350L

RX350L crossover Long on luxury … Lexus may have invented the crossover craze with its original RX model that proved to be just what the doctor ordered for suburban America. Well, that has not changed all these years later as the RX continues to impress and sell like cream puffs at the Wisconsin State... Continue Reading →

August 30, 2018 0

2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

VW's new Jetta grows a tad, remains fun … With cars like its compact Jetta and crossovers like its compact Tiguan, Volkswagen seems poised to rebound from a dreadful period brought on by its corporate diesel emission scandal, not poorly designed vehicles. This new 2019 Jetta SEL Premium (top-end model) is slightly larger than... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2018 0

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

Mazda MX-5 Miata stays atop its game … Not much changes from year to year with Mazda’s MX-5, commonly known as a Miata, although there’s nothing common about this cute roadster. First, if you know what a Miata looked like when introduced 28 years ago, you’ve got a good idea of how sharp the new... Continue Reading →

July 27, 2018 0

2018 Lexus LC 500

Lexus LC 500 breathtaking to see, and drive … Forgive me while I catch my breath. I just spent a week driving, and drooling over, the new Lexus halo car, the LC 500. If looks could kill, we’d all be dead. Lexus has created the most striking looking car of the decade, and not surprisingly,... Continue Reading →

July 21, 2018 0

2018 Lexus GS 350

GS 350 proves Lexus understands luxury … Lexus understands luxury like professional football coaches know their Xs and Os. Lexus nails it, again, with its GS 350 sport sedan that offers a near perfect blend of luxury and sport. It starts with a bold exterior, aggressive nose and mammoth grille with chins spoiler, blended with... Continue Reading →

July 12, 2018 0

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4motion

VW's Tiguan leads the brand with better handling ... Volkswagen has had its rocky moments the past few years. One word – diesel – tells you everything you need to know. But of late the giant German automaker seems to be getting its mojo back, and none too soon. More new models are hitting the... Continue Reading →

June 21, 2018 0

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC

Outlander a star in Mitsubishi's quiet lineup ... Mitsubishi is the quiet company in the U.S. auto market; we hardly hear a peep out of the Japanese vehicle maker. Its lineup is compact and advertising minimal. But the star of its lineup for several years has been the Outlander, a competent crossover with available AWD... Continue Reading →

June 13, 2018 0

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited

Pacifica plug-in hybrid rocks the MPG ... What would you say if I told you there’s a 5,000-lb. minivan that will get 84 miles per gallon, maybe 88.9 mpg? I thought so. You’d laugh. You’d think this Savage dude has gone off his noodle, is a couple bricks shy of a full load, has an... Continue Reading →