Automotive Reviews

2016 Chevy Colorado 4WD Review The exterior color was called Red Rock Metallic, the interior was Jet Black. It was a gorgeous pickup which I put to the test during a week-long test-drive. It was the new 2016 Chevy Colorado 4WD mid-size pickup, with a crew-cab configuration and a short box bed. As full-size pickups have seemed to get bigger and...

2017 Ram 3500 Limited Mega Cab 4x4- A Helpful Beast Wow! My recent test vehicle was big. In fact, the 2017 Ram 3500 Limited Mega Cab 4X4 is a beast. To the best of my memory, it may be the largest and most expensive test truck I’ve had for a press loan. This dually was large in size and power,...

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel: Ford’s New Engine Makes Towing, Hauling, and Paying at the Pump a Dream Some Texans like trucks because they’re a great fit for ten-gallon hats! But, many Texans like trucks because pickups suit their needs for work and for their lifestyle. Full-size truck customers who are looking for high fuel economy while towing and hauling are...

2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Is Impressive I had to do a double-take when I saw the sticker price on the new 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid I recently test drove. I spent the entire week with the car thinking how far it has come since I first drove an Avalon more than a decade ago. At that time I wasn't a...

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate AWD: The Ultimate Family SUV I was pretty astounded when I saw the list of options that were included in the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate – in other words – NOT options that will add to the price of the vehicle. After all, when you are traveling out-of-state to visit relatives far-far-away, you want...

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...

Good news EV fans, Chevrolet has released pricing on the new Bolt EV, and customers could see value of $29,995 after potential federal tax credit. I wrote an article on the new Chevrolet Bolt last week, here is an update provided by Chevrolet today. DETROIT – The Chevrolet Bolt EV set the range benchmark for an affordable EV capable of...

Titan Lineup Expands With New Single Cab I’ve written a lot about Nissan and the number of conquests it has made in the pickup truck market over the past two years. In fact, not just myself, but the world of automotive journalists overall, has been raving about the power built into new Nissan Titans since the XD model was launched Members...

3.4L twin-turbo V6 produces 349 horsepower; 479 lb.-ft. of torque AUSTIN, Texas (June 8, 2023) – Elevating the adventure-ready SUV segment is not a task taken lightly, but the all-new 2024 Lexus GX is up to the challenge with an unparalleled combination of elegant features, offroad capability, and the luxurious quality for which Lexus is known. Redesigned from the ground...

Second Autotrader accolade for ID.4 after being named to Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2021 list Herndon, VA — Electric cars are increasing in popularity and automakers are working on giving consumer more options. Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the all-new ID.4 EV was named to Autotrader’s list of 10 Best Electric Cars for 2021....