Mark and Paul’s fun at Road America

A Dream Day for driving As members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Mark and I make the trip to Road America where we get to drive new cars from the manufacturers. This year, we drove the Ford Focus ST, BMW M40i, Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and GT, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Lexus RC F,... Continue Reading →

July 2, 2017 0

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Ltd. Platinum

Highlander Hybrid excels at moving people, things ... A road trip to Louisville with a couple buddies, and plenty of cargo, proved Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid to be a perfect transport choice. Ours was a medium metallic brown, what Toyota calls Toasted Walnut Pearl. Probably should have been pecan since we were headed to the South. But,... Continue Reading →

June 25, 2017 0

2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited

Hyundai Elantra, perceptions change a bit ... Perceptions can shift and auto writers often perceive differences in similar models they drive. This happened on a couple fronts with my latest drive of Hyundai’s attractive Elantra Limited, its near top-level compact. I still like the car, its looks, its features, its gas mileage, its value. But compared... Continue Reading →

June 18, 2017 0

2017 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Dynamic

Volvo S60 OK, but doesn't distinguish itself ... Volvo’s S60 is a fine, but underwhelming, compact, entry-level luxury car. The S60 is nice looking and has all-wheel-drive, which will make it more useful to drivers in northern climes. It performs well, although its ride is rough, yet nothing really stands out. Some will argue that its safety... Continue Reading →

June 11, 2017 0

2017 Ford Focus RS

Ford's Focus RS is a scorching hot rod ... Simply put, Ford’s Focus RS is a street-legal race car. Not many of those out there, and most that are require you to sell your house in order to make a down payment on said speedster. So here, for “just” $36,995, Ford will put a scorching... Continue Reading →

June 2, 2017 0

2017 Lincoln Continental AWD Reserve

Mr. Lincoln returns with statuesque Continental ... Lincoln’s new Continental, its first since 2002, has the type of curb appeal that will instantly allow it entry into the country club parking lot. It looks luxurious and that big chrome grille lets you know it’s a Continental. For those interested in making a luxury statement,... Continue Reading →

May 26, 2017 0

2017 Kia Soul! (Exclaim)

Kia Soul! adds power to its hip, economical stat sheet ... In many regards Kia’s cute little Soul had everything going for it -- first, its looks. The slope-roofed compact stands out in the dull boxy crossover market. It’s also decidedly economical to buy and operate, with a low starting price and good mpg... Continue Reading →

May 12, 2017 0

2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco

Toyota's new Prius still dowdy looking, but a stellar hybrid ... I laid a lot of praise on Kia’s new Niro hybrid recently, all deserved, but I was basing my hybrid comparison to the previous Toyota Prius. Now I’ve driven the 2017 Prius Two Eco and wow, this is a stellar hybrid. Get this, I got... Continue Reading →

May 5, 2017 0

2017 Lexus GS F

Lexus GS F is a NASCAR wannabe in street clothes ... Unless your name is Hellcat or you sport some semblance of racing stripes and a hood scoop you’re not supposed to gurgle and pop with power if you’re simply a luxury sport sedan. Ah, but the Lexus GS is everything from a fine... Continue Reading →

April 28, 2017 0

2017 Kia Niro Touring

Kia's new hybrid will knock your socks off ... Roughly once a year a test car knocks my socks off, trips my trigger, simply surprises the heck out of me and this week’s Kia Niro Touring has me amazed. Looking at it you’ll say that’s no car, that’s a crossover vehicle. And that’s what... Continue Reading →