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  • 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 Genesis G90 – First Drive

    Now we have the Korean take on luxury to look at, choose and drive. The all-new Genesis brand with its all-new 2017 G90 4-door sedan is something to look at. Premium V6 or Ultimate V8 models, both in rear drive or all-wheel drive with prices in the low $70K range. Refined. Elegant. Luxurious. Quiet. Smooth.…

  • 2017 Toyota 86 – A Closer Look

    The Toyota 86 2+2 sport coupe is the reborn Scion FR-S with some styling tweaks on the outside and a few upgrades on the inside. A bit of chassis stiffening and suspension retuning makes this fun sportster very tossable. The 2-liter flat-four will take you to 60 mph in around 6.5 seconds which is plenty…

  • 2017 North American International Auto Show

    The Detroit auto show is abuzz with new vehicle introductions, concept cars, tweets about American investments and lots of chatter about artificial intelligence and self-driving cars. The 2017  NACTOY winners are Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Ridgeline, respectively the car, utility and truck picks. The best concept might just be the electric VW Buzz…

  • 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…

  • 2017 Kia Forte sedan – Drive Report

    With a freshened exterior, a new 147 HP 2.0-L engine and the addition of the S trim, the 2017 Kia Forte 4-door is a good choice in the compact sedan market. Value-priced in the $15-20,ooo range and with plenty of available driver-assistance safety features the Forte should not be overlooked for any member of a…

  • 2017 Volvo S90 – Drive Report

    It’s a finalist for the 2017 North American Car of the Year award. The all-new 2017 Volvo S90 luxury sedan is turning lots of heads. With a sophisticated Scandinavian style and a comfortable and roomy interior, the S90 should satisfy the Euro-car need in you. Two engine choices paired with front-wheel or all-wheel drive along…

  • 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor – in the Desert

    It’s the only purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck on the market. The Ford F-150 Raptor is back for 2017. With its all-aluminum body and stronger and stiffer high-strength steel frame, it’s now driven by a 450HP 3.5-L twin turbo V6 that makes more power and torque. A 10-speed automatic is programmed to alway give you the…

  • 2017 Mazda CX-3 Drive Report

    There’s lots of choice in the subcompact SUV field. They’re all good; some are better than others. The 2017 Mazda CX-3 is one of those that not only has seating for five and decent rear cargo room but also provides an active and fun  driving experience. It’s pretty zippy, will carve up back roads when…