Automotive Reviews

2019 Honda Pilot, HGTV Dream Home Not Included While driving the new 2019 Honda Pilot, some aspects of this SUV are more than a mere "pipe dream". Honda will return for the third consecutive year as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway. This $2.3 million program, held in Whitefish, Montana, is the largest prize ever to be...

Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition Is Coming To Our Galaxy I am a true Star Wars fanatic. I still own a Darth Vader carrying case from my childhood. Sadly, it only contains one or two action figures from the 80s, as the others have disappeared over the years. Today in a Galaxy known as L.A., Nissan captured my attention...

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...

2017 Audi R8 For Flying...On The Ground Audi says the 2017 R8 is 50 percent race-car while, at the same time, 100 percent designed for the daily commute. Introduced in 2007 as a 2008 model, this audacious two-seat super-car now gets a complete redesign. The second-generation model wears an all-new silhouette; is motivated by a racing-derived powertrain with an updated, unique...

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,...

2018 Toyota C-HR First Drive Impression A couple weeks ago I wrote an article about the new 2018 Toyota C-HR. I marveled at the styling and how far Toyota has come in terms of exterior design. This vehicle does not remind me of any of the Toyota vehicles from decades ago. However, at the time, driving impressions were “embargoed.” That is...

2016 Infiniti QX60 First Drive Launched in the United States in 2012 as the Infiniti JX, this seven-passenger SUV is this Japanese luxury manufacturer's first vehicle to be 100 percent built in America. Rechristened the QX60 in 2014 to align with Infiniti’s new naming system, the mid-size premium crossover gets a mid-cycle refresh for the 2016 model year. The goal,...

A Unique Personality That's Charming & Quirky The 2017 Fiat 500c certainly gets a lot of attention anywhere it goes. Designed for the European market, it's caught the attention of a lot of American drivers as well. Those wanting an economical, convenient, small, run-about could do no less than cry "Mamma Mia!" The Fiat 500 was 'officially' introduced to the United...

Kia Stinger Offers Affordable Performance in A Sexy Package I was expecting stylish and sexy when I learned the new Kia Stinger would be delivered for a week-long test drive, and I was not disappointed. Everything about the new beauty screamed "love me" and I will give you a great ride. I found the Micro Blue exterior and the chrome side...

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...