It’s been Car & Driver Magazine’s 10Best cars again in 2020, and has been for the fourth year in a row. It also had its best sales month in December with almost 18,000 sold. What we’re talking about is Mazda’s CX-5 AWD compact crossover. The CX-5 is midway in Mazda’s line of fine crossovers that  … Read More

Audi has been making some superb cars that can easily compare if not excel over its primary competitors from Benz and BMW. We’re especially impressed with their Q series of AWD SUVs that are popular here in the Snowbelt. For folks who may own a pickup truck or an SUV and would like a family  … Read More

Volkswagen’s midsize Passat sedan is the carmaker’s second-best selling sedan after their popular Jetta. If you’re in the market for a front-drive sedan, Passat is an exceptionally comfortable four-door that boasts a spacious interior and an exceptionally large trunk. In fact, Passat could easily pass for an inexpensive limo that would be ideal for Lyft  … Read More

Lexus, a top luxury brand for quality and customer satisfaction, entered the subcompact luxury hybrid crossover market with their UX 250h hybrid. Its main selling points are its impressive fuel economy, top safety ratings, eye-grabbing design and upscale interior along with the latest technological features. UX 250h is offered in base, F Sport and Luxury  … Read More

As Toyota’s flagship full-size sedan, their fifth generation Avalon got jazzed-up for 2020 with their Toyota Racing Development (TRD) upgrades, their first sedan to carry this sporty, motorsports designation. Offered in XLE, Limited, XSE and FWD TRD, the latter sports 19-inch matte black wheels, red brake calipers, racy rear spoiler, paddle shifters, sport-tuned suspension, sport  … Read More

While SUVs and crossovers are top sellers right now, sedans are still in favor for those who want riding comfort in a low silhouette design. And Cadillac has come on strong with their latest CT5 midsize sedan. This rear-drive (AWD is a $2,000 option) replaced the former CTS sedan. As such, it’s a tad smaller,  … Read More

True car enthusiasts need to thank Dodge as they continue to make American muscle cars. And their Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody is one example. A supercharged V8 sedan that provides excitement with its brute power and sounds that gives goose bumps, both from the tailpipes and engine bay. The 2020 Dodge Charger is offered in  … Read More

With only a few sunny, warm, fall days ahead, this would be a great time to wash and wax your car, crossover, SUV, van or truck. Sure you can take your vehicle to a detailer and pay a couple hundred bucks. But doing it yourself it gets you more intimate with your investment and an  … Read More

Kia’s sales have come on strong, especially with their top selling and popular Telluride SUV. And their newly developed K5 sedan is destined to follow, especially since it can be had with AWD and was awarded one of Kelly Blue Books “Best Midsize Cars for 2020.” K5 replaced the company’s Optima sedan but this new  … Read More

Before its debut it was the most talked about, speculated, anticipated, debated car, and now it’s here. Chevy’s first mid-engine Corvette Stingray. After a week behind the wheel there is only two words to describe it – “totally awesome” – and then some. In this its 8th generation, there was speculation as to weather die-hard  … Read More