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 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 →

December 6, 2017 0

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 →

September 21, 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 Jaguar F-Pace 20d Prestige

First Jaguar sport-ute off to fast start ... Jaguar has its first sport-utility truck, the F-Pace and it’s already its best-selling vehicle. That tells you a lot. First, it tells you that tradition and heritage take a back seat to the overwhelming popularity of sport-utes and crossovers. Second, it tells you Jaguar buyers were ready... Continue Reading →

March 31, 2017 0

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

New Hybrid Accord comfy family sedan with top-notch mpg ... Honda’s Accord is a car that’s hard not to like. It’s comfortable, handles well and provides a first rate ride. There’s room for four or five adults and the trunk is sufficiently large. Sexy it ain’t. Now add a hybrid power system and well,... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2017 0

2017 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

New VW Passat hits for the cycle ... It may be a bit early in the calendar year to talk about hitting for the cycle, but the 2017 Volkswagen Passat does just that. Rare is the mid-size car that delivers healthy power, refined handling and ride along with a quiet interior. Often a sedan with... Continue Reading →