2019 Nissan Pathfinder SV AWD

Pathfinder SV rocks on the simple side ... For those looking for a mid-size sport-utility truck or crossover with a third-row seat, it’s possible you’ve chosen the most competitive segment for your vehicle search. That’s where this week’s perfectly fine Nissan Pathfinder finds itself. After more than 30 years on the market Pathfinder is a... Continue Reading →

September 16, 2019 0

2019 Ford Edge ST AWD

ST is a family hauler with a sporty ‘Edge’ Ford revamped the nose and tail styling of its successful Edge crossover for 2019 and at the top end, gave it more power and a better tranny. I’d driven a new Edge Titanium last winter and it, along with the lower level SE and SEL, are... Continue Reading →

July 28, 2019 0

2019 Honda Pilot AWD Elite

Well-rounded Honda Pilot a stellar SUV ... Not that long ago Honda’s Pilot was a boxy ol’ thing that frankly was as stylish as a shoe box jacked up on 20-inch wheels. But like its chief rival, Toyota, Honda seems to have suddenly gotten the word that blah styling doesn’t help you stand out in... Continue Reading →

April 13, 2019 0

2018 Buick Enclave Premium AWD

Buick Enclave among elite luxury crossovers, really ... There’s no foolin’ around here, the Buick Enclave has been remade for 2018 and it’s among the best luxury crossovers/sport-utes out there. It was good before. It’s better now. First, it’s restyled so it looks more sleek and modern outside. But the wheelbase has been stretched to... Continue Reading →

April 6, 2018 0

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate AWD

New Santa Fe seats 7, looks better, roomier Hyundai developed its Santa Fe into two vehicles a couple of years ago, the Sport which has a midsize 106-inch wheelbase and the straight-up Santa Fe that’ll seat seven with its longer 110.2-inch wheelbase and more interior room. The 2017 Santa Fe looks even better than its... Continue Reading →

August 5, 2016 0

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 →