Month: August 2016

  • 2017 Audi A4 – First Drive

    Audi has revamped the A4 for 2017. It’s larger, lighter, and roomier with the 2.o-L turbo now putting put 252HP. Technology abounds with lots of driver-assistance safety features.  A new A4 Ultra with a tuned-for-efficiency 190HP 2.0-L turbo is well suited for the hypermiler. The interior is delightful in this premium sedan. Read more about […]

  • 2017 Nissan Titan – Driven

    Nissan has upped its game and raised the bar with its 2017 Titan full-size pickup. Now with the first-ever Titan single cab pickup, a new best-in-the-industry longer warranty and a host of interior refinements along with both gas and diesel engines, it’s game-on. The 2017 Titan and Titan XD will ultimately be available in three […]

  • 2017 Nissan Pathfinder- First drive review

    Nissan’s 7-passenger Pathfinder has gotten a mid-cycle refresh for 2017. There’s more horsepower and torque from the 3.5-Liter V6 and towing capacity is now up to 6000 lbs.  The outside has become a bit more SUV-ish and the inside is more refined and comfortable. And there’s more safety for your family too. Catch up on […]

  • 2016 VW Golf R – A wolf in sheep’s clothing

    What’s not to like about this hot hatch? 292HP, 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automatic, all-wheel-drive, 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds, 155 mph top speed–on the track only please. And on the more practical side, seating for 5, a big rear trunk, and driver-assistance safety features that cost some extra money but […]

  • 2016 Honda Civic Coupe – Drive & Review

     Honda’s Civic is all new for 2016 and was named the North American Car of the Year. I recently test drove the Civic 2-door coupe with the 174 HP turbo engine. Coupes offer a sense or personal style and expression. The Civic’s crisp exterior design and revamped interior cabin adds some style of its own. […]

  • 2017 Nissan Armada – First Look

    We drove the all-new, full-size, eight-seat 2017 Nissan Armada around the hills and highways of California’s central coast. The Armada has been extensively updated for 2017 and is now a good looking viable contender in the big-sized SUV market. It’ll be on sale soon. Click right here to read more on what the Armada is […]

  • 2016 BMW 330e – Drive & Review

    It’s not a boring hybrid. BMW’s new-for-2016 330e plug-in hybrid kicks out 248 total system horsepower and will scoot to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. And yet it can give you 14 miles of pure electric driving and also cruise up to 75mph just on battery power. It’s bit pricier than the other 3-series sedans […]