Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the American market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader for more than two decades. Americans love compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. […]
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Volkswagen Beetle Dune convertible provides fun factor
Although certainly not for everyone, this is a car with both style and personality. Already a winner in the hearts of many, the new Volkswagen Beetle Dune should attract even more converts to this somewhat quirky car. The 2016 Beetle Dune convertible coupe that was test-driven here was a brightly colored metallic yellow, an unabashed […]
Ford Focus continues to provide tremendous value
Although this may not be the most identifiable car in the Ford stable of vehicles, the Focus has given the venerable American automaker plenty of notoriety and a bundle of cash since its U.S. debut in 1999. Not many people are probably aware, but the Focus is among the top-selling cars in the world and […]
Fiat 500X: New compact crossover SUV
Fiat had a respectable U.S. run in the late 1960s and mid-70s. But the Italian automaker disappeared for more than 30 years. Four years ago, Fiat purchased Chrysler and the 500 model was picked as the vehicle that would reintroduce the U.S. market to the Fiat brand. The original 500 model and 500L have not […]
New Buick Cascada a stylish convertible
In case you hadn’t noticed, there are fewer convertibles on the road these days. Maybe the appeal of driving a car with the top down on a beautiful, sunny day is no longer considered one of life’s most enjoyable guilty pleasures. The Toyota Solara, Volvo C60 and Chrysler 200 were all once offered as convertibles. […]
Subaru BRZ: Reasonably priced, old-school sports car
For driving enthusiasts who want to own a light, agile car that provides an elusive fun factor while also looking cool, the smartly designed Subaru BRZ deserves a good look. That’s right, this is a Subaru, which has a history of creating unimaginative vehicles. But the Japanese auto manufacturer decided to gamble a bit and […]
2016 Mazda6 a strong family sedan
The 2016 Mazda6 is a fine midsize sedan with a lot of enviable qualities, including affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and performance. Good thing it possesses many strong qualities, because that’s needed in the competitive midsize sedan category, which is one of the most popular choices today among American car buyers. […]
2016 Toyota Tacoma better than ever
There’s no hard sell necessary when it comes to the Toyota Tacoma. The popular midsize truck has been a big seller for years and there’s no reason to believe that trend won’t continue thanks to the completely redesigned 2016 model. Toyota enjoys huge sales numbers in the U.S., where reportedly half the midsize trucks sold […]
Mitsubishi Lancer could use a makeover
In an era where redesigns are common place, Mitsubishi has stubbornly refused to provide a total makeover for the Lancer. It’s been a decade since the Mitsubishi Lancer compact sedan had a redesign. To Mitsubishi’s credit, changes have taken place over the past 10 years – some of them major ones. The 2016 Lancer features […]
Toyota Avalon Hybrid offers great gas mileage
The folks at Toyota know a little bit about producing a hybrid vehicle. Having developed seven gas-electric cars in the past has made Toyota the industry leader in hybrid sales. So it should come as no surprise that the Japanese auto manufacturer has a solid model in the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, a large near-luxury […]