2022 Lincoln Aviator Provides Attractive SUV Alternative
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...
Navigating Memory Lane In The Kia Telluride
A Carolina Girl Returns Home
The day after Christmas I boarded a flight to South Carolina. It was my first trip "home" to Columbia in almost 11 years. While I wish my visit was merely a trip down "memory lane", it was more complicated than that. Walking through Columbia's airport my heart rate increased, it felt good to be back....
A Mile High With 2017 Ford Super Duty Trucks
2017 Ford Super Duty Trucks Packed With Technology
Excuse me, Ford dealers, but I have to tell everyone in the Super Duty market to hold off on buying one for a month or so. You see, I just drove the new 2017 Ford F-250 and was so impressed I'm actually writing about the experience in the American Airlines Admirals Club...
2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport debut at the Chicago Auto Show
New 2.0-liter turbo powertrain replaces previous four-cylinder and VR6®, brings better performance and improved fuel economy
Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled the new 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport at the Chicago Auto Show today. The refreshed seven- and five-seaters offer enhanced technology, upgraded interior designs and materials, and a livelier powertrain.
“The Atlas was the first modern...
2020 Lexus RX Launches New Models Packed With Tech
2020 Lexus RX Makes Life Easier
I recently attended a special launch event introducing the new 2020 Lexus RX and RX Hybrid. I was impressed with the features on both the hybrid and the “standard” RX. However, the RX got even more brownie points when I learned that Wards selected the RX line as a member of their 10 Best...
Toyota TRD Goes Upscale in 2020 Avalon
2020 Toyota Avalon TRD, An Impressive Sedan
The last Toyota Avalon I test drove was this past December – an Avalon Hybrid. I was impressed at this flagship Toyota’s fuel economy at 43 miles per gallon, but even more amazed at the price – a mere $42,259 complete with every bell and whistle. At the time I wrote that this...
2019 Kia Sorento Even Better With Age
2019 Kia Sorento Review
It's been many years since I attended a California launch event for the first Kia Sorento introduced. I remember feeling it offered a lot of features I wished other SUVs offered, and after spending a week with one recently on the roadways of Texas, I feel the same way.
So many automakers are adding technological advances that...
Value and Utility Mark the 2020 Hyundai Venue
2020 Hyundai Venue, An Impressive New Model
Hyundai never ceases to amaze me with the value they packin their vehicles. I have yet to meet an auto journalist who has not been impressed with what their new 2020 Hyundai Venue model offers for under $20,000. The Venue I tested recently topped out at $23,405 and it had features that one...
Chrysler Pacifica 35th Anniversary Edition Is Sharp
A Sharp Dressed Minivan
If one had asked me how do you make a minivan more appealing, I might have responded, 'is this a trick question?' I guess I feel strongly if its a "van" then by definition it should emphasize function over appearance. Chrysler, however, does not agree, and has proved me wrong with the Chrysler Pacifica.
From its introduction,...
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Answers Every Desire
2019 GMC Sierra Denali, The Perfect Truck
It didn't take thirty seconds before the kids began raving about the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab I had the pleasure of test driving in December. "This is the perfect truck!" exclaimed McKenzie. "You have to buy this truck!" Hunter chimed in.
They were both enthralled by the room in the back...
