Latest Posts

The much anticipated, much rumored, long awaited Jeep pickup truck has arrived. And it’s one of a kind as it’s available with a convertible top that no other truck maker offers. And keeping with Jeep heritage, the doors also come off and the windshield folds, just like traditional Jeep Wrangler’s. The last year Jeep offered  … Read More

Volvo’s 2020 XC40 is one of three crossover SUVs the car maker sells. All of them have a strong following among those who know of Volvo’s inherent structural rigidity and numerous safety items, many of which were a first in the industry. In fact, Volvo was the first back in 1959 to have front seat,  … Read More

Not to be left out of the hybrid compact market, in 2017 Hyundai debuted their Ionic Hybrid, a Toyota Prius fighter if you will. Since then, Hyundai has expanded the line with the addition of an all-electric model, and Ionic Plug-in Hybrid to compliment the Hybrid we tested.There’s also a gasoline-only Ionic so you get  … Read More

Debuting last year, Lexus’ top selling RX 350 midsize-luxury SUV was stretched a bit to make room for a third row. Up to that point, families who needed more seating were out of luck for this attractive seller. But Lexus solved that by introducing their RX 350L. I must admit my wife owns an RX  … Read More

With the midsize pickup truck market heating up, Ford figured they’d better get back into the fray with their once popular Ranger pickup. Last appearing in the 2011 model year, the Ranger up to that point had the midsize market pretty well sewn up as it was a best seller with most of its competition  … Read More

Introduced in 2018, Toyota’s C-HR (which stands for Coupe High-Rider) subcompact crossover, slots in under their top selling RAV4 SUV. It goes up against Honda’s HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Kia Soul and a few others, but mainly the HR-V. This 2019 model front-driver has edgy, muscular styling lines that give a sexy exterior appearance. One might  … Read More

Chevrolet’s hot-selling Colorado midsize pickup went one up on the competition when they debuted their Colorado Bison ZR2 4WD pickup. This brawny pickup is not your ordinary midsize in that it’s intended for serious off-roads – if that’s your need to traverse or place to play. It differs from the standard Colorado as it comes  … Read More

Mazda has been turning out some exciting crossovers and sedans, all of which have athletic handling, hushed ride and impressive fuel economy, all at reasonable prices. And their 2019 Mazda3 compact sedan in hatchback version, was no exception. While todays car buyers are favoring crossovers, SUVs and trucks, sedans still have a place and will  … Read More

Redesigned for 2019, Toyota’s fifth generation RAV4 is the top selling small AWD SUV in the country. Aside from its stylish yet macho looks, the RAV offers a new engine with 27 more horsepower, is 1.2 inches longer, yet has a lighter curb weight for improved fuel economy. It also provides the latest in safety  … Read More

Honda’s Civic has had some minor upgrades for 2019, and the reason for that is, why mess with a good thing as it’s the benchmark for comparable compact sedans and coupes. Sculpted, sporty lines make Civic the best looking model year ever. Gone are the mundane, turtle look of earlier models. And with the addition  … Read More