Jetta another family car bargain that's fun to drive ... Sometimes, despite what teens may think, advice bears repeating. So here goes. If you want an automotive bargain, start looking at compact sedans instead of crossovers or budget-busting SUVs or pickups. This makes even more sense if you’re single, or a couple that doesn’t need... Continue Reading →
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD
Mid-level XRT a stylish and primo family mover ... Reviewing the top-tier models, the crème de la crème that each manufacturer rolls into their press fleets is the norm for automotive reviewers. There’s no sympathy for this I know, but somebody must suffer to inform the masses. That’s why this week’s mid-level Hyundai Santa Fe... Continue Reading →
2022 Hyundai Kona Ltd. AWD
New Kona ups the power, yet remains cute high-value crossover ... Roughly three years had passed since I last tested Hyundai’s small crossover, the Kona. I’d almost forgotten just how much fun it is. That can’t be said for all the little crossovers, plus Kona offers AWD and remains friendly to your bank account. For... Continue Reading →
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Caligraphy
Fourth gen Santa Fe grows into a sharp looker ... Time flies. Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV proves it. Santa Fe debuted 20 years ago as the South Korean automaker’s mid-size SUV. It was nothing special, just economical and reliable. Hmmm, reminds me of how Toyota, Honda and Nissan started out in this country, except with... Continue Reading →
2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid
New Sonata Hybrid with solar roof panels leads mileage parade … OK, OK, OK, I oohed and aahed so much over the gas-powered 2020 Hyundai Sonata you might ask, how could I be any more enthusiastic for the hybrid version? Well, you asked! First, the Sonata Hybrid is still its same beautiful self as the... Continue Reading →
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 →
2019 Ford Edge Titanium AWD
Edge's new turbo and tranny provide crossover zip ... Ford revamps and upgrades its popular Edge mid-size crossover for 2019, discarding its V6 for a twin-turbo I4 and a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The result is a fairly peppy crossover that will easily haul five adults with oodles of rear seat legroom and equally expansive... Continue Reading →
2018 Hyundai Accent SE A/T
Accent an impressive low-cost sedan ... Need new wheels at a low price, but don’t want to look like you’re driving an econobox that could tip over in a heavy wind or snag a trophy at the ugliest car on the block contest? Hyundai has an impressive answer for just such a buyer, it’s redesigned... Continue Reading →
2017 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
New VW Passat hits for the cycle ...            It may be a bit early in the calendar year to talk about hitting for the cycle, but the 2017 Volkswagen Passat does just that. Rare is the mid-size car that delivers healthy power, refined handling and ride along with a quiet interior. Often a sedan with... Continue Reading →
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL
Passat's diesel economical and we're not blowing smoke!Perception often matters as much as reality, especially in the retail world of which the auto business is a top dog.So the perception of a diesel engine being loud, smoky and not terribly pleasant to drive remains Volkswagen’s biggest obstacle when selling its pleasant mid-size front-drive Passat. This... Continue Reading →