2018 Nissan Titan XD Diesel Pro-4X 4×4

Nissan Titan XD diesel, the locomotive of pickups . . . Let’s be honest, all the large heavy-duty pickups are pretty much alike in how they drive and the features they pack. Pricing is also very close. But some just look more serious than the others and I think of this week’s test truck, the... Continue Reading →

April 26, 2018 1

Ford F250 Super Duty 4×4 Crew Cab

Ford F250 Super Duty a true work truck, but luxury awaits ... Ford’s F250 Super Duty is a serious work truck. It’s a heavy-duty pickup unlike what most of us mere mortals would ever drive. Make no mistake, it looks like the ubiquitous F150, the best-selling pickup in the land that every urban cowboy and... Continue Reading →

March 14, 2018 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

Die-cast: NEO’s 1/64 Mack, IH trucks

NEO’s tiny Mack, IH trucks offer big detail Trucks are the big haulers we see every day, on the highway, behind the grocery, in the office parks. Usually they have a big ol’ trailer behind them full of goods that make the world go round. So it’s only natural that they have fans, just like... Continue Reading →

August 11, 2016 0

2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Crewmax

Tundra TRD Pro a big honkin' truck, with shortcomings ... You’d think all big pickups are pretty much alike. First, their grilles are massive, their stance is tall and imposing, their engines are mostly V8s and they’ll all haul a honkin’ big load. That’s true, but the devil is in the details and there are... Continue Reading →

April 22, 2016 0

2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL

Passat's diesel economical and we're not blowing smoke!Perception often matters as much as reality, especially in the retail world of which the auto business is a top dog.So the perception of a diesel engine being loud, smoky and not terribly pleasant to drive remains Volkswagen’s biggest obstacle when selling its pleasant mid-size front-drive Passat. This... Continue Reading →