Die-cast: TSM 1:43 1967 Chevrolet Impala Coupe

TSM nails Chevrolet Impala with crisply executed body Growing up in Indianapolis our neighbors across the street bought a new Chevy every two years, and yes, there was a bit of “bowtie” envy on our side of the street. We had a green 1955 Chevy 210, a plain Jane Chevy. The neighbors always had Impalas,... Continue Reading →

October 29, 2014 0

2015 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT

GMC Yukon continues to go BIG! If you’re the type of driver that feels bigger is better you’d better hustle off to a GMC dealer and declare your love for the 2015 GMC Yukon. This is a heavyweight that’ll pull at least 8,200 lbs., has room for 6 or 7 adults, rides high and... Continue Reading →

October 25, 2014 2

2015 Lexus IS350

Lexus IS350 a BWM 3 Series fighter heavy on luxury Star Trek groupies may already believe in mind melds, but BMW and Lexus engineers and designers have convinced me it’s a real phenomenon. Their convincing argument is their creation of two like models that if more identical would be sold in the same showroom. Lexus... Continue Reading →

October 17, 2014 0

2015 Kia K900

K900, like Equus, delivers quiet luxury, many features at lower price Established luxury makes may want to check that rearview mirror as Kia and its cousin Hyundai are gaining on them, rapidly. Case in point, the new Kia K900, the separated-at-birth twin to Hyundai’s luxurious Equus. Both the K900 and Equus are ladled with luxury... Continue Reading →

October 11, 2014 0

Die-cast: TSM 1954 Buick Century Convertible

1954 Buick Century: When massive was sexy Back in the day, that’s pre-school days for me, a big gruff Broderick Crawford rounded up bad folks on the TV show, “Highway Patrol,” pursuing evildoers in a variety of Buick Century coupes and sedans. The car appeared as massive as Crawford and you just knew that you... Continue Reading →

October 1, 2014 0

2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Optima Hybrid a looker with spunk, yes a hybrid with spunk! Let’s put this right out there, I like Kia’s Optima. Optima is one of the best looking mid-size cars on the market, looks like a luxury sedan and rides and feels like an entry-level luxury sedan. It also is well equipped for its price,... Continue Reading →

September 20, 2014 0

2014 Ford Fusion Energi SE

Plug-in hybrid Fusion Energi touts impressive fuel economy Ford’s midsize sedan, Fusion, has been well received both because of its high-end somewhat sporty looks and its driving characteristics. Fusion may prove to be Ford’s biggest hit since the Taurus was new. Fusion melds, or should we say, fuses the looks of an Aston Martin or... Continue Reading →

September 13, 2014 0

2014 MINI Cooper S Hardtop

New MINI Hardtop maximizes motoring fun MINI has a deceptively simple message for its potential buyers, Let’s Motor! Yet it delivers exactly that, simple motoring fun. A new, larger MINI was reintroduced in 2002 by BMW, the former Mini was a British make. Now, a dozen model years later, its third and again larger (about... Continue Reading →

September 12, 2014 0

2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid AWD

Infiniti QX60 heavy on luxury, comfort, but will haul 7 passengers Like its sister crossover, the Nissan Pathfinder, the upscale Infiniti QX60 is a roomy family hauler that’s easy on the derriere, quiet and comfortable and can, if needed, haul seven passengers due to its third row seat. A couple years ago the Pathfinder switched... Continue Reading →

September 8, 2014 0

2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad AWD

New Journey Crossroad improves the breed All credit goes to Chrysler and its Italian parent, Fiat, for constantly improving the handsome Journey mid-size crossover. My first couple drives in the Journey left me wanting, the last one four years ago was a step up and now this latest tester, a bright pearl red Journey Crossroad... Continue Reading →