2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD

Crossover version another solid, reliable Corolla ... Many automotive brands have their own version of the golden goose, the go-to model moniker that virtually assures success due to long-term image and reputation. Ford has Mustang and F-150, while Toyota has Camry and Corolla. For nearly 50 years now in the U.S. market, Corolla has been... Continue Reading →

December 14, 2022 0

Toyota Century, 2018 Limo

AutoArt's 1:18 beauty is the epitome of Japanese luxury ... To most of us, me included, we think of Toyota car badges like Camry, Corolla and Celica, but Century? Welcome to the luxury limo world, one few of us live in and in the States, the luxo-liner Century is virtually invisible. But in Japan the... Continue Reading →

September 26, 2022 0

2016 Scion iM

Sporty Scion iM epitomizes simple driving fun Maybe because I test drive so many trucks and crossovers these days, but a week behind the wheel of a sporty hatchback is refreshing. It reminds you that driving, at its simplest levels, can be fun. Scion, the low-cost arm of Toyota, has figured this out. Let’s hope others... Continue Reading →

December 11, 2015 0

2014 Toyota Venza XLE V6 AWD

Venza XLE delivers power, good looks and AWD Five years have passed since I last drove Toyota’s Venza, a crossover based on its popular Camry sedan. Not much has changed though, it’s still an attractive, competent crossover. In fact, Venza may be one of the best looking crossovers, simply because it blends the Camry’s sophisticated styling with... Continue Reading →

May 19, 2014 0

2014 Toyota Corolla S Premium

Simplicity, reliability, economy = Corolla Our family owned a Toyota Corolla in the 1980s and it’s on that generation of Corolla’s reputation that Toyota has built its automotive empire. Simplicity, reliability and economy were the building blocks and the revamped 2014 Corolla appears to continue that corporate line of thinking. There are no surprises here,... Continue Reading →

January 29, 2014 3

2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX MT

Fine Accord masters the fine art of blending in ... Honda’s Accord has become the generic family sedan in America, the car everyone’s neighbor owns. It’s a good value, an excellent performer, but it blends in. So you’ll likely never notice the 2013 model, but you may want to own one. While Toyota has added... Continue Reading →

February 10, 2013 0

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LZ

New Malibu impressive as high-value family car Chevrolet continues to impress with nearly every new model, or revamped model it launches, save the Spark. Its new Malibu is another winner with tweaked styling to make it look more like a Camry, especially from the rear. But to me, that’s a good thing as the current... Continue Reading →