2021 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S

Electric VW well thought out, well-executed crossover ... Electric car haters might as well tune out right now as this review of Volkswagen’s new ID.4 all-electric crossover/SUV might melt your battery pack and explode your motherboard. That’s because the ID.4 is an extremely well-thought-out and executed EV that most families would enjoy. Like other crossovers... Continue Reading →

December 22, 2021 0

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring

CR-V proves hybrid power the way to go ... A few years back I declared hybrids the way to go until all-electrics gained more range and the infrastructure to remotely recharge electrics grew substantially. Nothing has changed my mind and if anything the growth of quality hybrids makes my point all the stronger. This week’s... Continue Reading →

July 30, 2020 2

2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury

Whatever it is, little Lexus hybrid is a cute mileage champ ... Determining if a vehicle is a hatchback or a crossover can sometimes cause consternation. Take the case of Lexus small hatch/crossover, the UX. That name provides no clue as to what this is, other than there’s an X in the name, so the... Continue Reading →

July 23, 2020 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 Kia Niro Touring

Kia's new hybrid will knock your socks off ... Roughly once a year a test car knocks my socks off, trips my trigger, simply surprises the heck out of me and this week’s Kia Niro Touring has me amazed. Looking at it you’ll say that’s no car, that’s a crossover vehicle. And that’s what... Continue Reading →

April 14, 2017 0

2017 Nissan Rogue SL AWD HEV

Hybrid Rogue pulls up a bit short ... I’m always thankful to get an early crack at a new vehicle to market, and that’s what I had with an early release 2017 Nissan Rogue SL hybrid. Nissan has revamped the popular Rogue for 2017 with a new gloss black V-Motion grille, wider headlights and restyled taillights... Continue Reading →

December 23, 2016 0

2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Avalon Hybrid excels at comfort, quiet, fuel efficiency A couple years ago Toyota wised up and restyled its full-size Avalon sedan to avoid it turning into the Grand Marquis of Japanese makes. The more stylish lines, thinned taillights and overall slimed down look moved it from senior-citizen-mobile to family friendly sedan. Now comes the hybrid... Continue Reading →

May 9, 2015 0

2013 Nissan Leaf SL

All-electric Nissan Leaf fun, functional and easy to recharge I’ve driven my first all-electric car, Nissan’s latest Leaf, and I can assure you that if electric cars are to be our future, driving enthusiasts will still have fun behind the wheel. Contrary to many perceptions the car isn’t slow, it isn’t cumbersome in any way and... Continue Reading →