Automotive Reviews

Dodge Challenger Wins AutoJudge Sports Car Award By Kimatni D. Rawlins It’s not easy taming a Demon Beast that wants to run wild with 840 horses at its disposal while discharging record-breaking metrics which would leave the brightest of mathematicians dumbfounded. Let’s take for example the 2.3-second 0 to 60 mph time that seems more akin to runway jets than muscle...

Chrysler Re-Invented The Minivan With The Chrysler Pacifica I knew the Chrysler Pacifica was special during our first encounter 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. But, it was still a minivan. Chrysler successfully reinvented the minivan, by embracing...

Nissan Leaf Wins AutoJudge Award For Alternative Powertrain There are so many things to love about the best-selling electric vehicle in the United States (and the world), it's hard to know where to start. I love to drive the Leaf for many reasons. The torque is exceptional. When I touch the accelerator, it leaps forward as if it were a racecar....

2017 AutoJudge Awards: Ram 1500 WinsTruck Of The Year I spent a week driving the new 2017 RAM 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab earlier this year. My how things have changed since I drove a vintage Dodge truck when I was in high school a few decades ago. Sure, they improved a lot as I continued driving various vehicles throughout...

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...

By Steve Wheeler With several high-profile introductions in the past few years, the mid-size truck segment is on fire. The Honda Ridgeline has a far smoother ride than you’d expect in a truck. It provides a significant payload of 1,584 pounds and it can haul up to 5,000 pounds. Truck shoppers, the Ridgeline is worth a second look. At first glance,...

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...

by Art Gould When a car company builds brand equity such as Nissan has done with its best-selling vehicle, Rogue, it is no wonder that the newest entry in the lineup also shares the Rogue name. The commercial value that derives from consumer perception of a brand name, carries with it awareness and therefore confidence in the new entry, Nissan...

Nissan Project Basecamp As visitors wander the SEMA floor exploring all the new toys from aftermarket manufacturers, many dream of the ultimate vehicle makeover. From light bars, tires, lift kits, racks and more, anyone can take their stock vehicle from ordinary to extraordinary. On a recent trip with Nissan, I had the opportunity to try out a special concept model designed...

2017 Ram 3500 Mega Cab More Than Capable Yes, the 2017 Ram 3500 Mega Cab is a “supersized” truck. The good news is it doesn’t handle that way. I found pulling up to the outside mail bins at the Post Office and going through the bank deposit drive through areas no problem at all. Although, I will admit to a...