2019 Chevolet Equinox AWD Premier

Chevy's Equinox easy as a Moon Pie to like … When you’re driving to the home of the Moon Pie, you need something that boasts American pride and craftsmanship, and that’s what I got from Chevy for a rare trip to Chattanooga, Tenn. Up rolled a Cajun Red 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and I promptly packed... Continue Reading →

September 15, 2019 0

2019 Cadillac XT4 AWD Sport

Small Caddy offers sexy looks & luxury ... There was a day when a Cadillac HAD to be as big as a cruise ship and loaded down with enough chrome to make a knight on horseback feel inadequate. No more. Cadillac has decided that affordable luxury with interesting styling is the way to get post-Boomer... Continue Reading →

August 31, 2019 0

2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line

VW Jetta offers high value, driving fun … With all the trucks, SUVs and crossovers crowding showrooms these days it’s refreshing to come across a sporty sedan like Volkswagen’s Jetta, that also represents high value. Jetta was restyled for 2019 and mostly that’s all good news. First, it continues the lean European look that VW... Continue Reading →

February 16, 2019 0

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn

VW Golf GTI is one rockin' little hatchback ... Nimble handling, turbo power and sporty ride are nearly forgotten in the auto world now that SUVs and crossovers rule the roads. But Volkswagen has a long memory and it mastered handling years ago. With turbochargers added to VW’s economical 4-cylinder engines it now has power... Continue Reading →

October 22, 2018 0

2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

VW's new Jetta grows a tad, remains fun … With cars like its compact Jetta and crossovers like its compact Tiguan, Volkswagen seems poised to rebound from a dreadful period brought on by its corporate diesel emission scandal, not poorly designed vehicles. This new 2019 Jetta SEL Premium (top-end model) is slightly larger than... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2018 0

2018 GMC Terrain AWD Denali

Terrain redesign lightens the load; Denali model adds luxury ... GMC redesigns its Terrain crossover for 2018 to make it lighter and a bit smaller, fighting all industry trends to add weight and length. Mostly, it’s a success. Terrain is virtually the same vehicle as Chevrolet’s Equinox with a bit boxier styling, but much improved... Continue Reading →

March 31, 2018 0

2018 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Dune

VW Beetle Dune a cute bug that will scoot ... Volkswagen’s latest Beetle, the Dune edition, is colorful and simply cute as a … OK, cute as a Bug! There, I’ve said it. But honestly I got a lot of looks in this metallic dark yellow mustard colored Beetle with its blacked out wheel wells... Continue Reading →

March 9, 2018 2

2018 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro w/Prestige

New Audi Q5 remains smooth, luxurious … Evidently once a smooth operator, always a smooth operator. Audi’s new Q5 compact luxury crossover/sport-ute carries on its tradition of smooth, sporty performance with luxury ladled on for good measure. It’s a bit larger than its predecessor and slightly more fuel efficient too. This is an all-around winner.... Continue Reading →

February 8, 2018 0

2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T

Honda Accord styling catches up with its competence ... Finally Honda has come out of its conservative styling funk to make its always solid Accord sedan look like more than a very reliable box. The 2018 Accord is wider and lower than its predecessor and looks more muscular and exciting with a larger grille, snazzy... Continue Reading →

January 25, 2018 1

2017 Honda Civic Si

Honda's Civic Si returns and it's still an economical sportster! ... If you can get beyond the new Honda Civic Si’s odd Transformer-ish rear-end you’ll find one of the finest, and most economical, sporty coupes on the market. There’s a lot to like here, even if eye candy is not one of them. The souped-up... Continue Reading →