Automotive Reviews

2021 Kia K5 A Sedan With Style I was immediately impressed with the response in the new 2021 Kia K5 GT. Sure the first thing I noticed was its styling, but once I was behind the wheel I discovered the K5 puts it’s torque to good use. The 2.5 turbo engine provides the get up and go I was looking...

2019 NACTOY Award Winners After hundreds of hours of test drives, research and evaluation by independent jurors, the Ram 1500, Genesis G70, and Hyundai Kona/Kona EV were revealed as the winners of the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards presented today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Chosen by a panel of...

2021 Buick Enclave Avenir Review The days of the once famous Buick portholes that made the brand recognizable from great distances are gone, but the days of Buick being a premiere brand among America’s motorcars is far from over. I spent one of my first week’s post-quarantine driving one of the best Buicks on the road – the Enclave Avenir....

18-Stop Millionth Miata Tour Visits Austin, Dallas, Houston My first encounter with the Mazda Miata was way back in the 1990s. We were planning an annual DeSoto Chamber of Commerce banquet, and the Chamber was raffling off a brand new Miata. Some had doubt, but wiser heads prevailed in assuring more $100 tickets were sold than ever before, as people vied...

2017 Genesis G90: Virtuous Aspirations Originally published on Automotive Rhythms by Kimatni D. Rawlins Idyllic panoramas of Western Canada commingled with gorgeous British Columbia summer weather and congenial countrymen helping impassion your travel experience exemplifies the lifestyle conducive to luxury brands aimed at pleasing their most passionate patrons. Poignantly, I was immersed for a concise period of time into a new...

2019 Dodge Durango SRT, A Faster Family Hauler I’ve had a soft spot in my heart for the Dodge Durango, since I first saw this generation’s styling nine years ago. From that moment, I have been excited at every chance to drive one. At events like Texas Truck Rodeo and the FCA spring new product showcase, the Durango has always...

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Electrifies Minivan Segment Chrysler changed the game when they introduced the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Then they upped the ante with the 207 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Whether you choose the gas engine or the hybrid, this is the minivan you've been waiting for! Chrysler Proves A Minivan Can Be Stylish Yes, I said it, there's a stylish minivan on...

2021 Cadillac Escalade Completely Redesigned LOS ANGELES – Cadillac today unveiled the all-new 2021 Escalade, completely redesigned with pioneering technologies that add new dimension to the iconic luxury SUV. Featuring exclusive, first-to-market technology advances including a curved Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) screen, the first AKG automotive audio system and Cadillac’s acclaimed Super Cruise driver assistance technology, the fifth-generation of Cadillac’s...

Exploring a Mountainous Mediterranean Island in the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace Rally drivers and sports car enthusiasts are drawn to the diminutive isle of Corsica, located just off the southern coast of France. For many travelers, Corsica is all about the majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea, stunning scenic vistas of houses that appear to be growing off mountains, and quaint...

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...