2020 Chrysler Pacifica Limited hybrid

New Pacifica hybrid a refined people hauler ... Chrysler has been making minivans since the 1984 model year, but its latest, the 2020 Pacifica, is easily the best of the bunch. Chrysler minivans have nearly always been comfortable and easy to drive. The company’s Stow N Go seats were a brilliant addition, as were its... Continue Reading →

March 7, 2020 0

2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD

Mazda CX-3 sticking with a good thing ... Not much seems to have changed with Mazda’s stylish small crossover, the CX-3, since I last tested it a couple years ago. I mean it gained two horsepower (big whoop), but really nothing much needed to change. I’d still like more horsepower, but at least there’s a... Continue Reading →

December 16, 2018 0

2018 BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance

BMW 530e hybrid defines 'ultimate driving machine' ... The 530e sedan defines why BMW can justifiably lay claim to building the “ultimate driving machine.” This plug-in hybrid exudes everything one would want from a luxury car, with the added benefit of a hybrid system. Styling is elegant and tasteful with enough crispness to keep this... Continue Reading →

March 23, 2018 0

2018 Audi A5 Coupe 2.0T quattro

Audi A5 Coupe a rare breed ... Coupes used to be a more plentiful subset of cars, but as cars become a smaller subset of vehicles the coupe appears closer and closer to extinction. But Audi, for one, is committed to the segment and its A5 Coupe is a good example of how much pleasure... Continue Reading →

August 13, 2017 0

2016 Jaguar XF 35t R-Sport RWD

Jaguar XF R-Sport has the looks and the handling ... Jaguars look better than most other luxury cars, and that matters in a world and a time when all luxury cars offer similar features and performance. The Jaguar tradition is one of lean looks and mighty power, plus excellent handling. This new XF sedan fits that... Continue Reading →

May 20, 2016 0

2015 Chevrolet Trax LT AWD

Trax AWD offers high value for young SUV buyers As Millennials and Gen-Xers battle for jobs and income in a challenging work environment it seems natural that small cars and small sport-utility vehicle sales would blossom. Affordability and a high degree of usability would seem to be just what the new car/ute buyer would... Continue Reading →

March 28, 2015 0

2015 Subaru WRX Limited

Subaru's WRX still wicked fast, and somewhat practical WRX is Subaru’s abbreviation for wicked fast! Has been for 23 years too, and yet, this flipped-out head case of a car is still a rush, a thrill, a beast. But it’s way more affordable than most speed-oriented machines, and as practical in most ways as any... Continue Reading →

December 27, 2014 0

2015 Lexus IS350

Lexus IS350 a BWM 3 Series fighter heavy on luxury Star Trek groupies may already believe in mind melds, but BMW and Lexus engineers and designers have convinced me it’s a real phenomenon. Their convincing argument is their creation of two like models that if more identical would be sold in the same showroom. Lexus... Continue Reading →

October 17, 2014 0

2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad AWD

New Journey Crossroad improves the breed All credit goes to Chrysler and its Italian parent, Fiat, for constantly improving the handsome Journey mid-size crossover. My first couple drives in the Journey left me wanting, the last one four years ago was a step up and now this latest tester, a bright pearl red Journey Crossroad... Continue Reading →

September 3, 2014 0

2014 Lexus RX 450h

H = hybrid in luxurious 450h crossover for a smooth quiet cruiser Lexus makes quiet, comfortable and reliable vehicles as well, if not better, than most car makers and its RX crossover has been a hit for years, being an early entry into the crossover, or tall wagon, market. Certainly Lexus does nothing to embarrass itself... Continue Reading →