2020 Lexus GX460

Lexus GX460 a bit of a throwback, but that's OK ... A few years back we drove an old Toyota RAV4 loaner while our car was in the shop. The RAV had no power windows, just cranks, and a radio with six buttons, no screen. It felt refreshing and fun to drive. So why not... Continue Reading →

June 18, 2020 2

2018 GMC Terrain AWD Denali

Terrain redesign lightens the load; Denali model adds luxury ... GMC redesigns its Terrain crossover for 2018 to make it lighter and a bit smaller, fighting all industry trends to add weight and length. Mostly, it’s a success. Terrain is virtually the same vehicle as Chevrolet’s Equinox with a bit boxier styling, but much improved... Continue Reading →

March 31, 2018 0

2017 Lexus LX 570

Pilot wannabes will like button-happy Lexus LX 570 ... If you’ve always dreamed of being an airline pilot, but never got the training, you should try landing the new Lexus LX 570. Lexus has created a cockpit fit for a pilot wanna-be with buttons galore. About the only thing missing is an altimeter. Here’s a... Continue Reading →

January 5, 2017 0

2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD Hybrid

Toyota RAV4 hybrid = good mpg, sporty handling Funny, but I enjoyed driving the new Toyota RAV4 hybrid more than its gas-powered model that I had earlier this year. This one seemed sportier, and that’s a contradiction to all things hybrid. Power seems a bit better, and is with a combined 194 horsepower for the hybrid... Continue Reading →

September 2, 2016 0

2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo

Kia Optima, a better mid-size sedan ... When I last tested a Kia Optima I thought it among the best mid-size sedans I’d driven, plus it got 39.5 miles per gallon. Wow! But that was a hybrid model. Well, the refreshed 2016 Optima is even more impressive. My one major hesitation with the previous model,... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2016 1

2013 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona

Muscular Charger R/T Daytona offers kick-ass HEMI power Gone are the days of the crude old muscle cars that were horsepower heavy hogs good only for drag racing in a straight line. Welcome the new muscle car generation, summed up nicely by Dodge’s Charger, now a distinctly muscular looking four-door sedan, but with a hefty HEMI V8... Continue Reading →

July 17, 2013 3

2013 Lexus ES350

ES350 handsome blend of luxury, elegance You’d have to be crazy or lacking in the ability to physically feel anything to not enjoy riding in the new Lexus ES350. This is a fine front-drive mid-size luxury sedan, with a restyled grille and lines that give it a somewhat more interesting look. At least you notice... Continue Reading →