Automotive Reviews

2019 Mazda3 Ushers In a Bold New Era Mazda knows how to create appealing exteriors that turn heads on the road, but more importantly they also understand driving dynamics. Every Mazda I've driven has handled the road in a way that's made me want to spend more time driving. Now, Mazda's latest redesign, the 2019 Mazda3 aims to usher in...

2017 Toyota 86 A Fun Car On The Roads My day at the Ojai Inn and Spa began with a choice of four new Toyotas to drive. Ah, but which would be first? My selection actually didn’t require a lot of thought! Sure, the Toyota Corolla is the top selling vehicle of all time with over 43 million sold. Yes,...

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk:The Grand Gets Even Grander Why a Jeep with 707 horsepower, 645 lb.-ft. of torque, a zero to 60 of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph? If you’re wondering, you’re not one of the many enthusiasts that have been standing in line to buy this all-new, high-performance Grand Cherokee. You might change your...

2016 Dallas Cowboys F-150 Edition Is Built Ford Tough No one knows how the Dallas Cowboys will perform on the gridiron this season. But with the 2016 season approaching, Jerry Jones and Ford made a big announcement today at the annual Dallas Cowboys Kickoff Luncheon! There's a new way for Cowboys' fans to show their team spirit on the road...

2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid- A Premium Sedan Full of Luxury Full-size - long, low and luxurious. Three synonyms that describe the new 2019 Toyota Avalon to a "T." One additional description is appropriate with this new hybrid model - stingy. You see, the Avalon uses less fuel than many compacts. The EPA says this model will do 43 mpg whether...

My Father's Shop Certified Automotive Repair Owner Enjoys Helping Others Ask Jeff Buckley about the name of his auto repair shop in Midlothian, and you'll get a quick answer. "My Father’s Shop Certified Automotive Repair - the Lord gave me the abilities to work on cars. To honor him," Buckley said, noting the name was after his Heavenly father. Buckley has indeed...

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...

2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD There are so many things about this new Autograph edition of the 2022 Infiniti QX60 I’m not sure I will be able to include them all in a “space-limited” article. The first one that I want to emphasize is the use of dials rather than having to try to figure out how to find the...

October 16, 2023 — Charlotte, NC. Honda and Discovery Education today launched a new multi-year safety initiative to help address the nearly one-third of annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving drivers under the age of 25. Honda is building on its “Safety For Everyone” approach by teaming up with Discovery Education to launch Honda Safety Driven, a new national safety program...

Racing Through The Suburbs in the MINI John Cooper Works Fun! Fun! SO MUCH FUN! Should I add a couple more “funs” to that sentence? Maybe, but I really should caution – I said “fun” not practical nor comfortable. I absolutely loved tooling around the neighborhood. It was more fun taking my 2021 MINI John Cooper Works on short freeway jaunts...