Car Reviews

Subaru’s Outback has to be the most popular midsize SUV on local roads. Its popularity comes from its excellent traction abilities, its conservative styling, reasonable price, and a host of high-tech and safety features. Outback’s are offered in base, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT (tested) and Touring XT. An Outback for every  … Read More

There are pickup trucks then there are super pickup trucks. And by that I don’t mean Super Duty type trucks. No, Ram has the distinction of having the only super half-ton pickup on the market. Why is it super? Well, because it not only has the capability of a rugged bona fide 4WD off-road hauler  … Read More

Chevrolet’s Tahoe has been a formidable full-size SUV long before most others entered the market. It’s the somewhat smaller version of its brother the Chevy Suburban, a voluminous people and cargo hauler. Both of which are the choice of transportation for the Secret Service and other federal agencies. Tahoe satisfies the needs of those who  … Read More

Back in the late 60’s and 70’s, young folks, like I was at the time, could not be seen in anything but a coupe, no matter the brand. But today, coupe sales have fallen to the more popular and versatile crossovers/SUVs and to a lesser extent, AWD sedans, especially here in the Snowbelt. Added to  … Read More

Chevrolets’ Silverado half-ton pickup offers several new additions and enhancements for 2021. The first most significant is the Multi-Flex tailgate that first debuted on GMC Sierra pickups. Although the Silverado LTZ 4WD Crew Cab truck tested didn’t have it, we experienced it on a previous Sierra test truck that was reviewed in 2020. The tailgate  … Read More

If you’ve always wanted a Mercedes Benz for their fine Germany quality and build, but they were a bit out of your budget, Benz has an answer. Their revised second generation GLA 250 AWD SUV is a most affordable and attractive Benz. Plus, it combines, comfort, utility and all-weather traction abilities. It also exudes a  … Read More

Toyota’s 2021 Venza is an all newly designed midsize AWD hybrid crossover that is an attractive competitor in this segment. You may recall that the original Venza, that was discontinued in 2015, resembled a station wagon. It was 189 inches long on a 109-inch wheelbase. The ’21 Venza, in comparison, is slightly shorter at 187  … Read More

Leave it to Audi to make SUV’s that satisfy a number of desirable features, functions along with solid German build. Audi’s Quattro (AWD) SUV line-up in particular includes the Q3, Q5, Q7 and Q8, the latter is the top, most luxurious trim model. We were privileged to test the next to the top Q7, a  … Read More

If you own an SUV or pickup truck and are considering a sports sedan that can be a daily driver and in all weather, you must take a look at Lexus’ IS 300 AWD luxury sports sedan. The IS 300 AWD combines luxury accommodations, sporty performance and handling manners with AWD traction, all in one  … Read More

As one of the top two perpetually best-selling midsize sedans in the country, Honda’s 2021 Accord is the sharpest looking they have ever designed, and made. And with the latest in hybrid powertrain technology, their Accord Hybrid also remains a top pick. Honda melded Accord’s favored traits of fine handling, a spacious interior and a  … Read More