Accent an impressive low-cost sedan ... Need new wheels at a low price, but don’t want to look like you’re driving an econobox that could tip over in a heavy wind or snag a trophy at the ugliest car on the block contest? Hyundai has an impressive answer for just such a buyer, it’s redesigned... Continue Reading →
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription
Volvo XC60 a sweet ride - fun, luxurious, nimble ... Sometimes the hardest reviews to write are those for vehicles I’ve really enjoyed, the ones that stand out among the 50+ vehicles I test in a year. This week’s tester, the Volvo XC60 with the Inscription package shouldn’t be hard to ladle syrupy praise on.... Continue Reading →
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWD
Outlander Sport still under the radar ...            Mitsubishi continues to fly under the radar among the Japanese car makers in the U.S., with just a few models and those don’t change often. But the Outlander Sport has been one of its success stories, as it spun off from the larger Outlander SUV a few... Continue Reading →
2018 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
Hyundai's Sonata just keeps getting better ... Hyundai’s Sonata is back on track to being a major challenger to the likes of Toyota’s Camry and others in the crowded mid-size sedan market. Hyundai’s last generation Sonata wasn’t nearly as attractive as its predecessor. This one is a sharp looker with a distinctive nose and improved... Continue Reading →
2017 Honda Civic Si
Honda's Civic Si returns and it's still an economical sportster! ... If you can get beyond the new Honda Civic Si’s odd Transformer-ish rear-end you’ll find one of the finest, and most economical, sporty coupes on the market. There’s a lot to like here, even if eye candy is not one of them. The souped-up... Continue Reading →
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Mazda's power hardtop adds romance to Miata ...  Love may be what makes a Subaru a Subaru, but Mazda’s MX-3 Miata has been luring drivers into its open-air summer of romance for 28 years, yet seems never to age. That was with its soft-top model, but now comes its RF (retractable fastback) with power... Continue Reading →
2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport
Stylish Lexus IS350 remains true to its calling ... When we are lucky, good things don’t change, much! This week’s luxurious example is the Lexus IS350 F Sport, a certified BWM 3 Series fighter, and a near identical luxury sport sedan to one I drove two years ago, right down to the Atomic silver... Continue Reading →
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited
Hyundai's Ioniq takes hybrid competition up a notch ... Hybrids are beginning to come in all shapes and sizes. Toyota’s Prius remains the dominant player, but like a college football player moving up to the NFL, the Prius’ will be facing stiffer competition. Now comes Hyundai to the hybrid big leagues with its Ioniq. It’s... Continue Reading →
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD
New Volvo V90 Cross Country a big, slick wagon ... Give Volvo credit for creating a high-end wagon that looks like no other. The V90 Cross Country is big and features a swoopy profile that looks downright slick. The Cross Country part tells you the Volvo prefers to think of itself as a crossover, and... Continue Reading →
Genesis G80 RWD 3.3T Sport
Genesis G80 Sport stirs comments, all good ... I’m used to getting questions about the test cars I drive, but few get as many comments as the Genesis G80 3.3T Sport I just drove. Dressed in Caspian black, a deeply layered sparkling metallic black, the G80 oozes luxury and authority on the road. Old and... Continue Reading →