2018 Nissan Rogue SL AWD

New Rogue comfortable, roomy ... Rogue is Nissan’s top-selling vehicle, has been around awhile and proved itself reliable, and if you’re a Star Wars geek, its name appeals like none other on the market. What it has going for it in the small sport-utility/crossover market is that it’s not too small. It has good interior... Continue Reading →

February 11, 2018 0

2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman All4

MINI's Countryman is bigger, not necessarily better ... The new MINI Cooper Countryman goes too far, but maybe that’s what U.S. buyers want. It’s the biggest MINI yet. I know that sounds contradictory for the small British-born make now made by BMW. But it’s true. This is MINI’s version of a crossover or small sport-ute with a... Continue Reading →

July 23, 2017 1

2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE

New VW Golf Alltrack brings fun to wagons ... Volkswagen brings a little fun to the small wagon market, which is a niche of a niche these days, but certainly compares well with small crossovers. But instead of a tall boxy AWD vehicle, the Golf Alltrack is a decidedly leaner machine that looks downright sporty compared... Continue Reading →

July 9, 2017 0

2015 ZOOMIE Car of the Year Awards

Zoomies: The Everyman's Car of the Year, where style and value still matter Zoomie got kicked to the curb this year, after 25 years of top car selections for the Milwaukee newspaper. Hey, stuff happens! So while you didn’t get to see my top car, hybrid, crossover, etc. selections in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after... Continue Reading →