2016 Fiat 500X Review

2016 Fiat 500x Trekking

The subcompact crossover utility vehicle or SUV segment is booming, due to a slew of new products introduced within months of each other this year. The segment is not new, but it does demonstrate that consumers have an insatiable appetite for all things SUV. As a result, manufacturers are looking … Read more

2016 Jaguar F-Type Review

2016 Jaguar F Type

There are times when automotive journalists hit the equivalent of a mega millions lottery. In this case, the “lottery” was me receiving an updated version of a prized vehicle such as the Jaguar F-TYPE. Not only did this writer test the F-TYPE for the first time this past March, but this … Read more

2015 Buick Regal GS AWD Review

2015 Buick Regal GS

The Buick brand is enjoying a not-so-quiet renaissance, one where its entire fleet has been overhauled in the space of four years. This transformation has updated the marque with products better suited to attract younger buyers, consumers who are more likely to stay with the brand than the 70-something owners … Read more

2015 Volvo V60 T5 AWD Cross Country Review

2015 Volvo V60 review

Wagons have not sold well in the United States, but that isn’t stopping Swedish automaker Volvo from introducing a variant to its V60 sport wagon. This lifted wagon comes with skid plates to provide better off-road duty when needed. Take a Volvo V60 wagon and put it on steroids and … Read more

2015 Lexus RC 350 Review

2015 Lexus RC 350

Lexus brings to the world an affordable sport coupe that isn’t a convertible. The RC is derived from three Lexus models, but has a unique undercarriage. The question not asked is this one — will we see more performance models from Toyota’s premier brand? I am a habitual visitor to … Read more

2015 Santa Fe Limited Review

2015 Hyundai Sante Fe Limited

Hyundai has its own three-row utility vehicle for your consideration. The Santa Fe is sold in Sport and standard editions, with the latter competing against seven-passenger models from Toyota, GMC, Ford and others. The Veracruz is no more, but its replacement shouldn’t be overlooked. Major car manufacturers are very careful … Read more

2015 Toyota Highlander Review

2015 Toyota Highlander review

Toyota is well represented in the midsize sport utility vehicle segment. Its seven-passenger Highlander is a crossover model, based on a car platform and offering the body rigidity and handling these types of vehicles are best known for. Four trim levels are available; standard front-wheel drive can be upgraded to … Read more

2015 Subaru Outback Review

2015 Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is not emotive, but it offers an impregnable alternative to the small SUVs on the market. Select the base flathead engine with the premium trim line and this model stays just under the $30,000 price threshold. Subaru’s successes in recent years are well noted, what has transformed … Read more

Overview of the 2015 Ford Edge

2015 Ford Edge

The new Ford Edge delivers improvements over the previous model with two new engines, standard all-wheel drive, and new technologies, all while holding pricing steady. A whirlwind media trip rarely gives us the time we need to properly assess a new model. Nevertheless, spending three hours with two 2015 Ford … Read more