2019 Infiniti QX50 Essential FWD

QX50 a crossover that nearly drives itself … Got a bad case of the wants for a mid-size crossover that is both peppy and fun to drive, but also will do some of the driving for you? Infiniti’s all-new QX50 Essential model should be on your most-wanted list. Nearly identical in size and intent as... Continue Reading →

March 9, 2019 0

Holy crap, I think that car might have been mine!

My one shot at a collector car Came in 1987 while living in Green Bay. I always kept an eye out in the papers, this was before that interweb thing got big, looking for, well, I wasn't sure. Then, bingo, a 1970 AMX was for sale in Milwaukee similar to the image of this model... Continue Reading →

September 10, 2017 0

2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited

Hyundai Elantra, perceptions change a bit ... Perceptions can shift and auto writers often perceive differences in similar models they drive. This happened on a couple fronts with my latest drive of Hyundai’s attractive Elantra Limited, its near top-level compact. I still like the car, its looks, its features, its gas mileage, its value. But compared... Continue Reading →

June 18, 2017 0

2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance

New Acura RLX sport sedan does it all ... I quickly feel in love with driving the new Acura RLX Hybrid, a sport sedan that does everything right from a performance standpoint. One could argue that its looks are pedestrian, and they are mid-pack at best. But driving the RLX is like flying under the radar of... Continue Reading →

June 17, 2016 0

2013 Nissan Leaf SL

All-electric Nissan Leaf fun, functional and easy to recharge I’ve driven my first all-electric car, Nissan’s latest Leaf, and I can assure you that if electric cars are to be our future, driving enthusiasts will still have fun behind the wheel. Contrary to many perceptions the car isn’t slow, it isn’t cumbersome in any way and... Continue Reading →

August 17, 2013 0

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Turbo Diesel

New Cruze Turbo Diesel promises great fuel mileage Give Chevrolet full credit on this one, it took a turbo diesel it uses in Europe, a hot bed for turbo diesels, and plunked it into its popular Cruze for the U.S. market. Why the accolades for Chevy? Well, it’s the first U.S. automaker to give us a... Continue Reading →