Automotive Reviews

By Bill Owney Two of the most important drivers of inflation these days are the prices of cars and gasoline, and the Kia Sportage is an attractive answer to both. It’s also a nice answer to bland styling and jittery rides that tend to dominate in the category of compact SUVs. Starting at $27,285 for a gas-powered model that delivers 25...

Remember To Wash Your Vehicle After This Week's Winter Weather Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. Millions of Americans face expensive vehicle repairs from rust damage every year, and the chemicals used to de-ice roadways can be one of the main culprits. AAA...

2017 Subara Impreza Is Imprezzive This 3,176 lb. Subaru Impreza thoroughbred has more moves than a Dallas Cowboy linebacker. This quickness is displayed by a DOHC 4-cylinder 2.0-Liter Sport Boxer direct injection engine. The lineartronic direct continuously variable transmission and sport tuned suspension with stable dampers help deliver 152 horsepower with 6,000 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque with 4,000...

2017 BMW 530i Review The passage of time often makes one forget about the things that made you remember why you fell in love with your Ex. After all, you did "trade her in" for a new model. Perhaps, with age, her luster seemed to fade. The excitement of a new shiny, sleek and beautifully updated chassis caused you to...

It's Electric, Chevrolet Bolt EUV Many speak of range apprehension concerning any time they are confronted with the possibility of a plug in electric vehicle. I had no such worries during my week with the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt. I found my test model spacious, easy to drive, and with really great torque and acceleration. I don’t remember ever test driving a...

By Kimatni D. Rawlins Since the very inception of the Toyota Camry it has won over the hearts and souls of consumers globally from a penchant for reliability, fuel efficiency and dependable character traits. Manifested from the Japanese word “kanmuri” which translate to “crown,” company executives always felt something special with the four-door, midsize sedan. Representing as America’s best selling...

Auto Judge Winner Compact Car of the Year: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Roadster anyone? The all new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata cannot be topped. Standout features this year include upgraded safety features, more technology, a lighter body-weight and spunky performance putting this reasonably priced soft top on the road to success. Even though it is small inside and out, you still get...

2019 GMC Sierra Denali, The Perfect Truck It didn't take thirty seconds before the kids began raving about the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab I had the pleasure of test driving in December. "This is the perfect truck!" exclaimed McKenzie. "You have to buy this truck!" Hunter chimed in. They were both enthralled by the room in the back...

2018 Ford Expedition Adds Technology Families Seek In An SUV Ford knows its audience. When it was time to take the wraps off of the all-new 2018 Ford Expedition, the Blue Oval automaker unveiled it last year at the Ford Center at The Star, in the Lone Star State, which is the top market for SUVs in the U.S. Sharing...

Sedans Are Still Attractive, Inside & Out By Bill Owney It was blocking her trusty Camry and she was in a hurry, so before I had a chance to even take it around the block, Beautiful Bride snatched the keys to the 2022 Genesis G80 3.5T AWD Sport Prestige and headed to her mama’s place. I was more than a little concerned....