2013 Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible

Despite low cost, Chrysler 200 droptop leaves us cold First impressions can be skewed by many factors, and it probably did not help that the Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible arrived on a near zero degree day in a week where snow was forecast, and fell, over several days.No, I didn’t drop the top! The test car... Continue Reading →

March 26, 2013 0

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD

Good-looking crossover/SUV loaded with tech goodies There are a lot of mid-size SUVs (crossovers) to choose from and now Hyundai has gone and redesigned its Santa Fe, to help complicate your choices. First, it’s a good-looking reskin with an edgier look and Hyundai continues to refine its vehicles to make them more upscale to fill... Continue Reading →

January 27, 2013 6

2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD

A Volvo wagon (crossover) with style, luxury? YES! Volvo has been a master of wagons for decades, its sturdy boxy 240s setting the standard for boring (yet safe) upscale suburban transport. So it’s no surprise when its tall wagons, the XC crossover vehicles push that bar higher and give the Lexus RX 350 a run... Continue Reading →

November 9, 2012 0

2013 Scion FR-S

Spiffy sportster rekindles Toyota's sport coupe tradition Finally, a new sports coupe from Toyota, albeit offered through its entry-level youngster brand, Scion. I’ve missed the Toyota Celica for years now, and I’m not alone, so with the 2013 Scion FR-S, Toyota again has a low-cost sports coupe that looks great and will provide much entertainment... Continue Reading →

October 13, 2012 0

2013 Acura RDX AWD Tech

RDX soothes this Savage beast Flying into Washington D.C.’s Dulles Airport for a family wedding, I was frazzled from a day of flight delays, noise and airport confusion. But there in the parking lot was my soul soother, my nerve mender, a new 2013 Acura RDX. This RDX is more spacious, more luxurious feeling and a better... Continue Reading →

August 14, 2012 0

2012 Hyundai Azera

Azera is aces in luxury, quiet, comfort If you are among the folks who thought Hyundai would never make it in the U.S. car market, well, get over it. I’ve driven quite a few Hyundai models of late and the new Azera is the finest yet. This is a large front-drive sedan to challenge Toyota’s... Continue Reading →

August 4, 2012 0

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki finally earning some respect as quality improves For years Suzuki’s cars and small utes didn’t garner much respect, but you have to earn respect, and NOW Suzuki is getting some. That’s after its fine Kizashi sedan and SX4 small crossover raised awareness in the brand by being well designed and executed, with quality more... Continue Reading →

July 29, 2012 0

2013 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe

Mustang is Ford’s home run hitting all-star Ford continues to belt home run after home run with its Mustang lineup and the newly freshened 2013 Ford Mustang powered by a stout V6 is the latest round-tripper. Ford touches all the bases here, looks, speed, handling and ride. My test car was a light (Ingot) silver... Continue Reading →

July 9, 2012 0

2012 Audi A6

2012 Audi A6: Defining the luxury sedan The new 2012 Audi A6 is just about everything a luxury sport sedan should be. It’s fast, it’s nimble, it’s stylish inside and out and it’s loaded with luxury amenities. Any quibbles I have are minor. First, Audi continues its string of well styled cars that offer character... Continue Reading →

June 21, 2012 0

2012 Infiniti M56X

Infiniti M56X: Infiniti’s new M56X sedan is the rich man’s Park Avenue, full of luxury and comfortable ride, but also an absolute blast to drive. Certainly it’s more spirited than many large luxury sedans, while looking as tame as, well, a Park Avenue. Yet there’s a growling 5.6-liter V8 under its hood that is just... Continue Reading →