Automotive Reviews

Road Tripping In The 2016 Chevy Camaro Find New Roads Campaign The Camaro is turning 48 years old in 2016, to commemorate the event Chevrolet wanted to have a media drive through 48 states. Did I mention that they wanted to tackle this feat in a month?! The moment the email hit my inbox, “Dear Camaro Road Warrior,” it began. I...

Acura MDX, Three Row SUV When the Monroney for the new 2019 Acura MDX details its five-star ratings in terms of safety for everyone inside, it doesn't discuss all the features that are built in to this three-row SUV from the luxury brand of the Honda Motor Company. There is a lot to love on-board in addition to features that...

2019 Audi Q3 Quattro, A Sporty Compact It’s hard to have a vehicle you would really love to drive all over the country, but shelter-in-place limits the miles and places you can go. Such was the case recently when I had my first 2019 Audi Q3. To make matters even worse, this was an upscale S Line TFSI model. A...

Hybrid-Exclusive Sienna Line Has up to an EPA-estimated 36 Combined MPG PLANO, Texas (Sept. 19, 2023) – After introduction of the fourth generation, exclusively hybrid Sienna in 2021, one of the most fuel-efficient 7-8 passenger minivans on the market, Toyota upped the van’s outdoors activity capability in 2022, with the Sienna Woodland Edition. In addition to the Woodland Edition, the 2024...

3.4L twin-turbo V6 produces 349 horsepower; 479 lb.-ft. of torque AUSTIN, Texas (June 8, 2023) – Elevating the adventure-ready SUV segment is not a task taken lightly, but the all-new 2024 Lexus GX is up to the challenge with an unparalleled combination of elegant features, offroad capability, and the luxurious quality for which Lexus is known. Redesigned from the ground...

Ford's Maverick: A Winning Combination of Size & Price I admit to being a bit apprehensive when I learned I would be getting a 2022 Ford Maverick pickup truck to test drive. After all, most manufacturers discontinued the smaller trucks in recent years. Perhaps partially due to lagging sales, but, in my opinion, the sales were lackluster because the pricing...

2017 Kia Soul! Screams Power and Value The Kia Soul has always been on the cutting edge in terms of design. Originally thought to be perfect for young people just entering the automotive market. Since its introduction, it has surprised many with its popularity by buyers throughout every strata of the shopping public. The turbocharged 2017 Kia Soul! (note the exclamation...

Automotive Judges Select the Best of the Best Auto Judge was conceived eleven years ago to provide an alternative to the many awards given throughout the industry. Every year, selecting the very best vehicles in the United States gets more difficult. This has proven to be the most difficult year of all. Auto Judge panelists spent the entire year test driving vehicles....

Design The Future By Sketching Your Version Of An Electrified Jeep March 10, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Does your high school student have a passion for drawing? Do you often see them doodling or sketching objects in their notebook? If you have a high school student in 10-12 grade that enjoys drawing and also loves cars, they should...

Piloting The Lincoln Aviator, My Review Over the past 25-30 years of test driving, I have driven vehicles from every manufacturer that markets them in the United States and Europe. It’s no small feat to be considered as the best, most enjoyable vehicle on an overall basis with that many opportunities to ride, test and drive. I discussed my time spent...