2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring

Move over Camry, Accord, the new Mazda6 is a gem After all these years reviewing cars (30+) I find it hard to understand why Mazda doesn’t sell a lot more cars. Its midsize Mazda6 is another gem that is sporty looking, handles well, provides a comfortable ride with good power and delivers extremely good fuel... Continue Reading →

August 29, 2015 0

2015 Ford Mustang I4 Premium

New Mustang flat out gorgeous, ride improves Fifty years in and Mustang is still behaving like a teenager with his first set of wheels and looking as sexy as ever. The previous sizzling Mustang design was so reminiscent of the 1960s icon that some felt Ford had taken a step back, just to glom on... Continue Reading →

August 14, 2015 0

Die-cast: CMC Aston Martin DB4

CMC creates rare, beautiful Aston Martin DB4 Rare counts for a lot in the real, that is 1:1, vintage car world, and it’s making its mark in the diecast car market too. CMC, the premier high-end diecast car model maker has made a habit of creating beautiful 1:18 models of rare race cars and elegant... Continue Reading →

January 19, 2015 0

2014 Dodge Dart GT

Sporty, high-value Dart GT has power, but ride is too sporty My previous test of the compact Dodge Dart was near perfect. That was the Limited model, this metallic red beauty was the sportier GT. Blame it on age or our increasingly decrepit roads, but this one was harder on the derriere. Oh, I still like the Dart... Continue Reading →

July 12, 2014 0

2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring

New Mazda6 boasts power, looks and efficiency Confession, my first new car was a Mazda, a puny little GLC with barely enough power to get me up a fair sized hill. I’ve had a soft spot for Mazda ever since. Now comes the 2014 (that’s right, 2014) Mazda6, a car that doesn’t have to apologize... Continue Reading →

April 3, 2013 2

2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD

Sporty looks, but handling falls short I’ve always liked Mazda vehicles because they look and drive a little sportier than most brands that us average middle class folks can afford. That’s why I’m disappointed with the new Mazda CX-9, the large sport-utility/crossover I just tested. It only delivers on half the equation. It still looks... Continue Reading →