Car Reviews

As Lexus’s LS 500 is their flagship luxury sedan, their completely new LX 600 is their new flagship and high-end SUV. The LX borrows the LS 500’s luxurious interior and posh ride, and combines it with the off-road prowess of the now discontinued in the U.S. Toyota Land Cruiser, the rugged 4WD SUV that was  … Read More

Mazda has done it again. Their CX-50 compact SUV is another new winner in their AWD stable of superb vehicles. The 2023 CX-50 is based on Mazda’s CX-30 chassis and is a bit larger than Mazda’s CX-5 crossover. It differs in that it’s more off-road oriented with added ground clearance of 8.7 inches, firmer suspension  … Read More

While many carmakers are getting away from sedans in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there’s still a market for sedans, particularly sports sedans like Audi’s 2022 S5 AWD Sportback sedan. The S5 Sportback caters to those who want a driver’s car with performance characteristics, AWD for inclement weather and a slick, stylish design. The 2022  … Read More

I’m not sold on electric cars and trucks. But after testing the Genesis GV60 all electric Performance model, it could influence a change of mind. The Genesis GV60 is all new for 2023 and it’s the first all-electric luxury compact SUV from Genesis, which is Hyundai’s top-tier luxury brand as Lexus is to Toyota and  … Read More

With more carmakers introducing off-road oriented crossovers and SUVs to their existing lines, Honda has followed suit with their already popular Passport SUV as it’s now offered as an AWD TrailSport model. The 2022 Passport TrailSport has styling changes that exude a more rugged look. Aside from special orange badging both on the exterior and  … Read More

Toyota’s full-size Tundra half-ton 4WD pickup has undergone a complete overhaul for 2022. It’s actually all-new as it has a myriad of enhancements that includes an aluminum-reinforced composite cargo bed that contributes to a lighter, stronger chassis, two new powertrains plus a hybrid, a coil spring rear suspension replacing leaf springs, a chiseled muscular look,  … Read More

Perhaps it’s a coincidence, but since I had the privilege of testing Volkswagen’s 4Motion (AWD) Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line, I’ve been seeing a lot of new Atlas’s on area roadways. Seems folks discovered the fine attributes of this attractive SUV. For starters, Atlas Cross Sport R-Line has a suave, conservative yet sporty look  … Read More

If you’d like a midsize luxury sedan that’s engaging to drive, has AWD for snowy weather, spirited performance and renowned quality, check out the 2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport. Lexus’ IS comes in five flavors of IS 300 RWD with turbo 4-cylinder engine, IS 300 AWD w/V6, IS 350 F Sport RWD w/V6, IS  … Read More

Audi’s 2022 Q7 quattro (AWD) All-Road luxury midsize three row crossover, has a lot of company in its class that comes from BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Lexus, Land Rover and Lincoln to mention a few. But it has many attributes that allow it to excel. In its second generation, Q7 was launched in 2017 and is  … Read More

Allow me to confess that I’m not yet a proponent of EVs. It’s my opinion that the infrastructure for them is still a few years away. And being a veteran sanctioned drag racer from the 60s, I savor the sound of a supercharged V8s whine and headers that rumble and pop. Insofar as EVs are  … Read More