Automotive Reviews

2017 Car Of Texas Chosen By Texas Auto Writers Association at COTA AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2017 - The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) gathered for the annual Texas Auto Roundup to drive and evaluate 42 vehicles within 11 categories at the Circuit of the Americas May 5-8. Fifty-two journalists evaluated vehicles on the Formula 1 racetrack and chose the...

Miami Auto Show Kicks Off At Camp Jeep There couldn’t have been a better time to board a flight to Miami. The temperature gauge at home had dipped to below freezing and serious coats were required for our trip to the airport. Ah, thank you Mr. K for getting us to the 86 degree warmth of Miami Beach! I loved...

GMC’s 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate is a magnificent machine, one that actually deserves its “Ultimate” moniker. This Yukon really does have it all, starting with its imposing stance on 22” machined wheels. The Ultimate features a bold-looking exterior with a Titanium Rush Metallic paint coat and Alpine Umber interior. Loaded with high level materials and innovative technology, the Ultimate...

Buick Lives On with Upscale Offerings When General Motors reorganized a few years ago and discontinued the Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Hummer and Saturn Brands I admit to wondering why Buick stayed when the much sexier Pontiac went by the wayside. I understood why Oldsmobile, which was so similar to Buick was largely a duplication of efforts. I felt that Saturn was...

September 13, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler brand is commemorating the nearly 70-year legacy of the Chrysler 300 with the 2023 Chrysler 300C, powered by a 6.4L HEMI® engine with 485 horsepower. The 2023 Chrysler 300C was revealed this evening near the Spirit of Detroit statue in downtown Detroit on the eve of media day for the...

2017 Honda Ridgeline First Look It has been years since I have been in a Honda, but this spring when I had the opportunity to drive the new Ridgeline in a special launch event has turned into the perfect time. Although the Ridgeline was first introduced way back in 2006, this is a REAL new generation, completely changed from the...

Luxury Trucks Turn Heads at Houston Auto Show It seems like every new Ram that is introduced is better and better equipped than the last. That is definitely the case with the new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition luxury pickup truck. The Ram Laramie Longhorn is the world’s benchmark for upscale pickup trucks, as proven by...

When the fleet company delivered a 2023 Cadillac Escalade premium luxury edition, brightly shining in Radiant Red Tintcoat for my test vehicle in December, it was like receiving an early Christmas present. There’s nothing like driving an Escalade to make you feel special, even when it’s only yours for a week. The premium luxury trim is one of five different...

CX-70 Enters the Segment with Generous Cargo Space, Sporty Design and Mazda's Signature Driving Dynamics. IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024- Check out this new mid-size two-row crossover SUV from Mazda that's hitting the market this spring! It's got a sporty design, a super cool interior, loads of cargo space, and some electrifying powertrains. The CX-70 is designed for folks who...

2022 Infiniti QX55 First Drive: Sexy In Red On a recent sunny afternoon just south of Dallas, TX, I stopped in a parking lot to explore the interior of the new Infiniti QX55. When I got out of the vehicle to stretch my legs, a woman shouted, "Can I take a photo?" Normally, I'd respond with a yes and offer...