Category: Drives
First drive: 2014 Toyota Highlander & Highlander Hybrid
For 2014 Toyota has started almost with a clean sheet of paper for their re-designed Highlander three-row crossover SUV. The Highlander now about 3” longer features all new design inside and out, more upscale features...
Quick Drive: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST
At the celebration of 100 years of Chevrolet trucks we got the chance to slip away in the new high-performance 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST for a short drive on the surrounding expressways and freeways for a seat of the p...
Quick Drive: 2015 Cadillac Escalade
For 2015 the top of the line Cadillac Escalade like its General Motors stablemates Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon is all-new. While they are a curiosity to many, I like big SUV's. I admit it. They are having your cake ...
Road Test: 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata
While I call it the second generation, I must acknowledge that Mazda MX-5 purists call it the third generation known as the NC. While having many detail differences, the first two known as the NA and NB were both virt...
First Drive: 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail grade differs visually from the other models in the lineup first by a unique front fascia which has a silver lower chin, looking a lot like a skid plate. It's purely cosmetic but sets apa...
Mall to Mountains: 2014 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
Our Touareg TDI Lux model is indeed very much at home here in the high rent shopping district with its rich Germanic style and attention to visual details. U shaped LED daytime running lights add a jewel-like luster t...
Test Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
For 2023 the Kia Sportage is all-new from the ground up with the latest styling language from the brand known as Opposites United. What does that mean? A lot of futuristic details and artistic ovations likes its b...
First drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo
Our test with the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo started with a road-trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles to test the ability of this small compact to meet or exceed its 40 mpg highway rating and 29 mpg city estimates. Our...
First Drive: 2018 Hyundai Kona AWD
The latest entry into the compact crossover wars for our testing pleasure was the 2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD, a turbocharged well equipped thrill ride into tall seating position but not a real SUV land. While t...
2021 Acura TLX: First Drive
When the all-new 2021 Acura TLX Advance arrived at my doorstep I was knocked out by its dramatic new styling and the genuinely athletic stance it has. It looks larger, more expensive and more credible as a luxury ...
