If you read my review of the Maserati Levante SUV, I admitted to having an affair with an Italian. Well, that romance didn’t last long. Reason being, I grew very fond of another, more exciting Italian that gave me goose bumps among other sensations. After spending a week in Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4 AWD … Read More
Toyota’s Land Cruiser is a sure-footed, brawny, 3-row SUV
When viewing an African safari movie or documentary from that area, you’re most likely see a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV as it’s the vehicle of choice among the country’s visitors. And it stands to reason as the Land Cruiser is one tough SUV with superior off-road traction abilities and has been for over 60 years. … Read More
The 22nd annual Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Auto Show will kick off March 21-26
If you’re in the market for a new car, SUV or truck, the upcoming Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers (GLVAD) 2019 Auto Show is set to open March 21-29 at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Hellertown. In this its 22nd anniversary, this four-day show allows patrons to kick the tires and compare a variety of … Read More
Powerful, fuel efficient and fun-to-drive are all qualities of VWs Golf R hatchback
Volkswagen’s Golf R, 2.0T hatchback, can best be described in two words. “Pocket Rocket.” Yes, this 5-door AWD (4Motion) compact is a blast to drive. Handles like a sports car but rides like a midsize sedan, even with tall, 19-inch low-profile Continental tires. This 3,373-pound hatch is offered with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed … Read More
Ram truck goes two-up on the competition
For 2019 Ram trucks has gone two-up on the competition with their announcement of their Multifunction tailgate and a more powerful Heavy Duty 2500/3500 diesel line. Ram’s unique 60/40 Multifunction tailgate is an answer to GMC’s Multipro tailgate. But Ram’s appears to be better in that is can be used in its swing-away fully opened … Read More
Subaru’s 2019 Forester is destined to be a top seller in the compact SUV market
Subaru’s compact AWD Forester has been a top seller for the company, but the 2019 model is even more impressive. It now has loads of sophisticated technology, greater interior capacity and a new more powerful engine. Forester also received a new, 1.2-inch longer wheelbase that affords better rear seat leg room and slightly larger cargo … Read More
Maserati’s Levante is a sexy, exotic and capable SUV
I had an affair with an Italian. And what an affair it was. In fact, my wife didn’t mind. Yes, my weeklong relationship with Maserati’s Levante GranLusso SUV was an exhilarating and luxurious experience. It’s a luxury SUV with the heart of a Ferrari. The latter comes compliments of a Ferrari produced 3.0-liter, twin turbo … Read More
Jeep’s 2019 Cherokee SUV underwent a refresh and added a new turbo engine
Over 30 years ago I wrote that 4WD SUVs are the vehicles folks should consider instead of a car since they can go in snow and where cars can’t go. And at the time there were only three top choices in Chevy’s S-10 Blazer, Ford’s Bronco II and Jeep’s Cherokee. Well today, only the Cherokee … Read More
Mitsubishi rounds out its SUV line with the new compact Eclipse Cross
If you remember Mitsubishi’s Eclipse coupe of the 90s, the company’s new Eclipse Cross crossover is not related and totally new. It just borrows the Eclipse name. Cross is actually a smaller, compact version of Mitsubishi’s Outlander and Outlander Sport SUVs, and in fact it’s built on the same frame. But everything else is all … Read More
GMC’s 2019 Sierra Denali pickup is lighter, roomier and boasts exclusive features
GMC’s 2019 Sierra half-ton pickup has gone one-up on the competition, including its sister truck, the Chevy Silverado. The new from the ground up Sierra now offers an optional carbon fiber bed and a one-of-a-kind, MultiPro Tailgate. Offered in regular, double and crew cab and in base Sierra, SLE, Elevation, SLT, off-road superior AT4 and … Read More
