Month: May 2019
Go Big or Go Home: 2019 BMW X7 SUV
The 2019 BMW X7 is an all-new model, the latest sport utility vehicle from this German luxury brand. It is…
Hot Hatch: 2019 Mazda3
All-wheel drive comes to Mazda’s compact hatchback and sedan. The Mazda3 hatchback adds available all-wheel drive, perhaps setting the framework…
Fiat Chrysler Renault Merger Talk Heightens
A blockbuster merger of automotive manufacturers may produce the world’s largest automaker, especially if two outside automakers are also brought…
Spotlight: 30th Annual Piedmont Classic Chevy Club Car Show
America and Chevrolet in 1969 Probably the most significant event of 1969 was the July 20th lunar landing of the…
End of the Road: Audi TT
Car models come and go, although there are a few with staying power. The Chevrolet Suburban, Toyota Corolla, and the…
The Compact Chevrolet Equinox Crossover
As the market shifts from sedans to crossover utility vehicles, the Chevrolet Equinox remains poised to capture the lion’s share…
All-Wheel-Drive Exclusive: Toyota Sienna
The last time the industry sold 1 million minivans was in 2006, just ahead of the recession and during the…
Spotlight: 23rd Annual Triangle British Classic Car Show
23rd Annual Triangle British Classic Car Show Auto shows are held ‘year round, especially in warmer climates where cold and…
Compact Crossover Extraordinaire: Mazda CX-5
Mazda offers the 2019 CX-5 in five trims. This compact model sits between the smaller CX-3 and the three-row CX-9….
The Premium Nissan Maxima Sedan
The Nissan Maxima is a premium sedan, a midsize model powered by a V6 engine and loaded with amenities. It…
The Brief Model Run of the Saturn Sky
The Saturn brand is no more, officially shut down in 2010m ending its 25-year history. Originally a wholly-owned subsidiary of…
What You Need to Know About Rollover Accidents
More than 30,000 Americans are killed in automotive accidents each year, a staggering number that has actually decreased dramatically over…
IIHS Crash Testing and Your Insurance Premiums
Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conduct crash tests to…
Toyota FJ Cruiser: One and Done
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a unique sport utility vehicle, one that pays tribute to the Land Cruiser FJ40, a…
Good Deal or Not: Fleet Vehicles
Shoppers of used cars tend to buy from private sellers or car dealers, but there is another option that might…
Gone in a Flash: Pontiac G8
Automotive models come and go, but the Pontiac G8’s two-year run is one of the shortest on record. Introduced in…
Ford Focus, Fiesta Transmission Troubles Not Over Yet
The Ford Motor Company has received thousands of complaints about the dual-clutch transmissions found in some of its models. Specifically,…
Steadfast Stallion: Ford Mustang GT
The Ford Mustang recently celebrated its 55th anniversary, a strong tribute to this model’s enduring appeal. America’s pony car is…
Introducing the All-New 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV
If patience is a virtue, then I exceed in virtuosity. At least when it comes to reviewing a Mercedes-Benz vehicle….
Lexus RX: Style, Luxury & Advanced Safety Features
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 returns mostly unchanged, except for the newly added Lexus Enform Connect smartphone app integration. The…