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 […]
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Lexus ES 350 remains excellent luxury sedan
This classy sedan has been a best-seller for years. There are many fine qualities regarding the Lexus ES 350, including great curb appeal, terrific road manners, super quiet, good performance, and excellent comfort. Did we leave anything out? Nothing major; that’s for sure. Once the leading seller in the Lexus lineup, that distinction now belongs […]
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 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 […]
Toyota RAV4 review: Still reliable compact SUV
America loves the compact sport utility vehicle. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. One of the leaders of the pack for years has been the Toyota RAV4, which was introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later hit the American market. […]
Improved Acura ILX reasonably priced
In case you hadn’t noticed, the lure for people to actually purchase a luxury vehicle has increased. It has nothing to do with a strong economy, but it does have everything to do with money. Many luxury manufacturers are now offering an entry-level, compact luxury sedan that will appeal to the millennial crowd. The main […]
Honda CR-V revised for 2015
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although it’s been 18 years since its unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover sport utility vehicle. When it debuted in 1997, the CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people instantly loved. And because the CR-V was universally admired, it quickly placed other […]
2015 Hyundai Sonata delivers lots of value
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL There are numerous shoppers seeking a midsize sedan. Why? Because this car works on many levels, fitting the needs of a small family, a single person who logs plenty of miles, and seniors who can’t commit to anything smaller than a midsize vehicle. Easing its way into the conversation is the attractive […]