Car Reviews

Volkswagen has some dandy SUVs in their line and the 2024 Taos is one of them. It’s not only their smallest SUV, but also their least expensive. It’s actually related to VW’s top-selling Tiguan SUV. Added to this, Taos is sporty and down-right handsome. Actually, it takes on the look of VW’s popular midsize Atlas  … Read More

Volkswagen’s FWD Jetta is an iconic sedan in VWs line-up. And the 2024 version is part of the seventh generation that was introduced in 2019. Jetta is offered as a Jetta and the more potent GLI, and in 40th Anniversary Edition and Autobahn trim levels, the latter of which we were privileged to test. And  … Read More

Toyota’s Tacoma has been the most popular and top-selling midsize pickup truck for years. And for 2024, it will be even more popular with the addition of a hybrid powertrain, rear coil spring suspension and a host of Toyota’s SafetySense safety upgrades. Tacoma is offered in SR, SR5, TRD Pre-Runner (2WD), TRD Sport we tested,  … Read More

Known for their top selling crossovers like their Tucson and Santa Fe, Hyundai also makes a hybrid sedan that gets little publicity, yet it provides terrific fuel economy, earned top safety scores, is stylish and has the latest in technology. Hyundai’s 2024 Elantra is offered in SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, Limited, N Line, Blue HEV,  … Read More

While Lexus is known for quality luxury sedans and crossovers, Lexus debuted a true off-roader in the form of their 4WD GX 550 Overtrail that has all the chops and prowess of a 4WD Jeep Wrangler Rubicon or Land Rover Defender. The GX 550 is a bona fide outbacker and creek forder. The GX 550  … Read More

While Audi’s SUVs and crossovers are top sellers, Audi also has a fine stable of luxury sedans. One of which is their S4 quattro compact luxury sedan, which is a spin-off of their popular A4 sedan. The S4 differs as it comes with added performance, sporty handling and racy trim. S4 resembles the entire Audi  … Read More

Toyota’s RAV4 has been the company’s best-selling compact SUV and has been made even better with the addition of a hybrid system. And who knows more about hybrids than Toyota where it all started with their iconic Prius Hybrid sedan. For 2024, RAV4 has a new addition with the outdoors-oriented Woodland Edition that joins the  … Read More

Since its debut in the U.S. in 2016, Genesis, the luxury car brand of Hyundai, has enhanced its offerings with two beautiful crossovers (GV70 and GV80), two electric crossovers in the form of their EV GV70 and EV G80, G90 and GV80 Coupe. This new brand is noted for their posh, beautiful interiors, unbeatable warranties,  … Read More

Hyundai’s 2024 Kona AWD subcompact crossover has arrived with a freshened look inside and out, and includes a host of safety features plus it was stretched 1.6 inches for increased rear seat leg room and added cargo space. It’s also a bit wider and taller and boasts an 8.3-inch ground clearance for deep snow or  … Read More

Subaru’s Outback SUV was always the carmakers top seller, but most recently, their 2024 Crosstrek is the top sales leader. And there’s many reasons for that. I see a lot of them on the road and many are being driven by young ladies and even retired folks. In fact, husband and wife friends of mine,  … Read More