Automotive Reviews

Diesel Powered Efficiency I had forgotten what a pleasure it is to drive a Ford Truck in that I hadn't been in one since the Texas Truck Rodeo of 2017. That all changed this Thanksgiving week when I was afforded the opportunity to take an extended drive in a new 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel. Just as everyone who...

2017 Nissan Rogue Debuts in Miami The evening could not have been more perfect. South Beach. A beautiful rainbow. Good food. Great friends. Weather in the 70 degree range. Could there be more? There certainly could! Jose Munoz, Chairman of Nissan North America, introduced the new 2017 Nissan Rogue. The 2016 Nissan Rogue was already an award winner, (2016 Auto Judge...

2017 Lincoln MKZ Quiet, Tasteful Luxury Lincoln describes its 2017 MKZ as "quiet luxury”. However, the new model has a potent engine that produces a siren song-with an impressive 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Currently Lincoln's best-selling vehicle in North America, the midsize luxury sedan gets a significant mid-cycle refresh for the 2017 model year. It zeroes in...

All-New 2017 Nissan Armada Sport Utility Vehicle Nissan has completely redone its 2017 Armada. Powered by the same 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance V-8 and seven-speed automatic transmission available in the Titan half-ton and XD pickups, this flagship SUV is the largest and most powerful model in the manufacturer's portfolio. The eight-passenger Armada comes in three trim levels -- SV, SL, and Platinum...

2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 Model Excites The Senses As a millennial, I know EVERYTHING. And what I don't know, I'll spend hours researching online. One thing I simply cannot abide is a pushy sales person. Anyone that is so busy spouting one-liners I can't get a word in edgewise is not my kind of person. Especially if I have spent...

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Wins Auto Judge SUV of The Year Congratulations to the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe for winning Auto Judge SUV of the Year. Read Alan's impressions on the newly re-designed SUV to see why Hyundai has designed a winner. When the assembled group of journalists saw the line-up of Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles at the launch event, they...

2020 Ford Explorer Is Completely Redesigned With Adventure In Mind It's a challenge to take a winning recipe and make it better, but that's exactly what Ford is attempting to do with the all new 2020 Ford Explorer. When you hold the title of 'America’s all-time best-selling SUV', you have big expectations from current and potential customers. So, Ford has re-designed...

There's A New Cadillac Coming To A Road Near You: 2020 Cadillac XT6 Cadillac introduces the all new 2020 Cadillac XT6 at this week's North American International Auto Show. With SUV sales on fire, Cadillac's XT6 will fill an open spot in its lineup between the Cadillac XT5 and popular Escalade. “The first-ever Cadillac XT6 delivers a compelling blend of spaciousness, safety...

I recently spent a week test driving the 2023 Infiniti QX55 Essential with Intelligent All Wheel Drive. The luxury compact CUV seats five people comfortably, while also offering plenty of cargo space for all your gear. The Essential is the middle trim for the QX55, in a lineup that starts with an MSRP of $49,150 and goes up to...

There is a lot to love in Miami, and the most evident right now is the Miami International Auto Show. I visited the newly renovated Miami Beach Convention Center during media days and am sure that local visitors to the show will love not only the $620 million dollar improvements to the Center but also the hundreds of 2019...