2016 Kia Sorento SX Ltd. AWD

Kia Sorento, a crossover that will haul seven people Kia’s Sorento is a fine crossover that will haul up to seven folks and look good doing it. The 2016 model is the continuation of a revamp from a couple years ago and the tested pearl “snow white” test vehicle was the top-level SX Limited... Continue Reading →

September 4, 2015 0

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 Chrysler 300S AWD

Chrysler nails full-size luxury with 300S AWD Remember full-size cars that were comfortable for five adults? Probably not, unless you’re of a certain age. A few remain, the distinctive and elegant Chrysler 300 being one of the better efforts. First, it looks great with a big grille and chiseled lines that have only been somewhat... Continue Reading →

August 21, 2015 0

2015 Audi S3 2.0T quattro S tronic

Audi's S3 sportier than A3, but much costlier and turbo still lags I drove and enjoyed the Audi A3 with a turbo diesel a few weeks back and told myself I’d be ecstatic with the sportier looking and driving S3 this week. I wasn’t wrong, I still liked the S3, but I was less enthusiastic... Continue Reading →

July 24, 2015 2

2015 Lexus NX 200t F Sport

First Lexus turbo turns up the juice in angular NX F Sport If I were selecting a smallish sport-ute solely on looks Lexus’ NX would be my first choice. I like its angular lines, its exciting sporty appearance, its 3D taillights and its front lights that appear to be large checkmarks laid sideways. I like the... Continue Reading →

July 10, 2015 0

2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD

Sharp looking CX-5 also performs The 2016s are in! Not all of them mind you, but Mazda has released its revamped CX-5 small sport-ute early and it remains a good-looking ute in a mostly ho-hum market segment. That’s the first plus, because generally you aren’t hung up on looks if you’re shopping for a small... Continue Reading →

July 3, 2015 0

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE

Hybrid gives us another good reason to buy a Camry Toyota’s Camry was the best-selling car in the United States last year, topping the No. 2 Honda Accord by roughly 40,000 units. In fact, Camry has been one of the top-selling cars for years, and for several, Toyota was happy to let it idle... Continue Reading →

June 26, 2015 0

Die-cast: Auto World 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS

Auto World delivers unique 1967 Chevy Impala SS You can’t get any rarer than a one and only model, a one and done. In this case, Auto World has reproduced what experts say is the ONLY 1967 Chevrolet impala SS with a 427 cu.in. L-72 V8 under the hood as original equipment. The rare, make... Continue Reading →

June 3, 2015 4

2016 Acura ILX WatchPlus

ILX refreshed, steering and chassis upgraded Acura rolls out its 2016 ILX a bit early to update its look and shore up its underpinnings a mite too. The entry-level Acura that runs on a Civic platform was nice before its remake, but a bit sloppy in turns. Still, for the price, it was a fine... Continue Reading →

May 22, 2015 0

2015 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop AWD

Durango R/T is SUV that looks like a racy minivan Dodge generally doesn’t try to blend in as a brand, favoring bolder styling than most competitors. That’s what some of us like about Dodge. Dodge’s Durango though is a bit different in that it stands out from other large SUVs, especially with its wide... Continue Reading →