Automotive Reviews

Luxury Trucks Turn Heads at Houston Auto Show It seems like every new Ram that is introduced is better and better equipped than the last. That is definitely the case with the new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition luxury pickup truck. The Ram Laramie Longhorn is the world’s benchmark for upscale pickup trucks, as proven by...

Winter weather is predicted to impact many areas of the Lone Star State in the coming days. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging. During winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned to weather forecasts prior to a long-distance road trip and before driving in rural areas. Drivers...

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...

Sleek and Fast - the 2017 Infiniti Q60 She was absolutely beautiful. The moment I saw her it was love at first sight. I could hardly wait to experience the luxuriousness of her splendid body – so smooth, so sleek, so enticing. The real question, was she the total package? Was there substance lurking beneath her beautiful frame? I entered the...

Tiny Driver Likes Big Trucks Elena Blake is a tiny person that “runs big”. The 5’4” petite Quality Assurance Researcher for NAPA Balkamp uses her Ram 3500 diesel pickup that she purchased to tow her horses as her daily driver. “I have a three-horse steel trailer and most of the time I don’t even feel the trailer and horses behind...

2018 Nissan Frontier A Mid-Size Truck That Has Big Sales Having driven many full-size pickup trucks, I found it a welcome change to have the opportunity to drive the 2018 Nissan Frontier late this April. The ability to easily pull into any parking spot, to get into our garage without worrying that the "tail" might be clipped by a descending...

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...

Buckle up your friends and family and head down to the State Fair of Texas to get up close and personal with the latest Ram trucks, including the 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 and the 2018 Ram Heavy Duty Rodeo Edition. If your lifestlye requires a heavy duty truck with style and luxurious features, you'll want to see the recently...

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...

2017 Auto Judge Winner Full-Size SUV 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Article originally published in the Houston Chronicle. The most awarded SUV ever makes another trip to the podium to accept the 2017 Auto Judge Full-size SUV of the Year award! Jeep updated its Grand Cherokee model with new drive-trains, more luxury and a bevy of options for off-road prowess for 2014; for...