Category: fuel economy

  • 2017 Dodge Durango GT – Drive Report

    The roomy, rugged, aggressively styled, HEMI-powered 2017 Dodge Durango fits the bill as an SUV that will do what an SUV is supposed to do very well. Seating for up to seven, a choice of V6 or V8 power and loads of available driver-assistance safety features make the Durango a must-see for many families shopping…

  • 2017 Ford Escape – Drive Report

    The Escape is celebrating its sixteenth birthday and got a mid-cycle refresh along with some powertrain improvements. In the crowded compact SUV market, with many really good offerings for the buyer today, the Escape is one that should be given a serious look. I recently again spent some time with the 2017 Ford Escape and…

  • 2017 Audi A4 Quattro – Road Trip

    In my book the Audi A4 is right in there as one of the perfect road trip cars. It’s quiet, comfortable, well poised on the road, has fuel economy easily better than what EPA says and is plenty roomy. I drove a 2017 Audi A4 Quattro for around 900 miles over the course of about…

  • 2017 Nissan Rogue – Drive Report

    Nissan has given a fresh styling touch to the Rogue for 2017. Along with its V-Motion grille, new headlights and some other exterior changes the inside gets some refinement too. There’s a full line of driver-assistance safety features that every new vehicle buyer should be considering today. A new Rogue Hybrid now provides a more…

  • 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid – Drive Report

    The Accord Hybrid is back for 2017 with an all-new two motor hybrid system combined with a 2.0-L gas engine putting out 212 total system horsepower. This good looking, traditional 5-passenger sedan will save you bucks on gasoline. It drives quite sporty and is also comfortable and quiet on the inside. Read my thought on…

  • 2016/2017 BMW X5 xDrive 40e

    This BMW ultimate driving machine will travel for up to 14 miles on battery power alone. And yet, tromp on the throttle and it can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. BMW’s crossover SUV hybrid, the X5 xDrive 40e is one of the many players in the luxury SUV segment. Adding the…

  • 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV – First Drive

    It’s all electric and can go over 200 miles on a  full charge. You’ll never have to buy gas because it uses none. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is being called a game-changer but you can call it what you like. I see it as the first of the perfect city-use cars. And with the…

  • 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan – Drive Report

    The compact SUV segment is crowded with more than a dozen offerings making for good choices for buyers. There’s something for everyone. The 2017 VW Tiguan 5-seater offers spunky performance and good roadability. It’s a bit low on economy and up there in price. But, good deals are out there making it something that should…

  • 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 – Road Trip

    Mazda’s CX-5 2-row, 5-passenger crossover SUV got some tweaks with the 2016.5 model. For 2017 the CX-5 will be all-new following in the footsteps of the 7-passenger CX-9. I road tripped the CX-5 and got to see first hand what a larger fuel tank will do for you in saving some time. For the 2017…

  • 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander – Drive Report

    There’s a lot of players in the SUV market and the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander is one that offers good value for the money. The Outlander was refreshed in 2016 and for 2017 it gets a few more tweaks. With 3-row seating and a versatile cargo area the Outlander might meet your needs both financially and…