Automotive Reviews

It's not often that I get an opportunity to attend a national unveiling of a new vehicle near home in Dallas, Texas, but such was the case with the new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. This July Nissan management, local dealer management and journalists from around the country gathered at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas to listen to details about,...

2022 Lincoln Navigator Review: A New Era of Luxury I’m happy to say I have been testing automobiles so long I can remember the launch of the very first Lincoln Navigator in 1997 (1998 model year). I had a Canadian drive partner who, I must admit, scared the daylights out of me as he shot around mountain curves at speeds...

By Bill Owney 2021 Ford Explorer Review: Behind the times but popular with consumers Driving the sixth-generation Ford Explorer leads one to wonder how long Ford can delay rolling out the seventh iteration of America’s top-selling SUV. Since rolling into showrooms in 1990, the Explorer has been at the vanguard of the movement that took American families out of cars and into...

2018 Ford Expedition Revealed at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco Ford revealed their all-new 2018 Ford Expedition Tuesday at Ford Center at The Star with Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer and Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s President of the Americas sharing the limelight. The event was broadcast live from the Cowboy’s Frisco training center. Ford Motor Company...

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review: Driving Under The Radar In the crowded subcompact crossover market, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is often overlooked. For 2016, Mitsubishi made exterior and interior improvements to make their best selling CUV more appealing. With a stylish exterior and an affordable price tag, this CUV is an appealing option for those looking for a five...

Chrysler Re-Invented The Minivan With The 2016 Chrysler Pacifica I knew the 2016 Chrysler Pacifica was special when it made its first appearance at the North American International Auto Show. The debut of the successful Town & Country's replacement, stole the show, and created quite the buzz from both press and consumers. Chrysler successfully reinvented the minivan, by embracing what their...

2020 Honda CR-V A Bit “Underwhelming” I haven’t been enthralled with a Honda since I drove the current version of the Ridgeline (which I did like a lot). The new 2020 Honda CR-V all-wheel-drive changed my thoughts a bit. The CR-V has won a number of awards and remains one of America's best selling vehicles, which cannot be a bad...

Piloting The Lincoln Aviator, My Review Over the past 25-30 years of test driving, I have driven vehicles from every manufacturer that markets them in the United States and Europe. It’s no small feat to be considered as the best, most enjoyable vehicle on an overall basis with that many opportunities to ride, test and drive. I discussed my time spent...

All-New 2017 Nissan Armada Sport Utility Vehicle Nissan has completely redone its 2017 Armada. Powered by the same 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance V-8 and seven-speed automatic transmission available in the Titan half-ton and XD pickups, this flagship SUV is the largest and most powerful model in the manufacturer's portfolio. The eight-passenger Armada comes in three trim levels -- SV, SL, and Platinum...

New Waxahachie Ford Dealership Is State of the Art WAXAHACHIE—Waxahachie Autoplex recently celebrated the opening of its new 44,000 sq ft. Ford facility with a ribbon cutting and community event. "After months of anticipation, we are very excited to finally open this brand new, state-of-the-art dealership,” said Wesley Spence, managing partner and general manager of Waxahachie Autoplex Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep,...