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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC Review by David Colman

Sep 29, 2020

This compact SUV which Mitsubishi introduced in 2019, bridges the gap between the company's petite Outlander Sport and full size Outlander. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus LS 500 Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 27, 2020

With a base price of $75,450, the LS 500 is a steal of a deal in the ultra-luxury sedan world. For comparison purposes, Audi's A8 starts at $83,800, BMW's 7 Series at $86,450, and Mercedes-Benz' S-Class at $94,450. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0T FWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 26, 2020

Perhaps the best buy in the SUV market By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL This Santa Fe has a sweet spot a mile wide. Because of its midsize dimensions, this American-built (Montgomery, Alabama) SUV combines a spacious interior with a potent drivetrain to move it to the head of its class. ... Continue reading

2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Review by David Colman

Sep 25, 2020

To celebrate that anniversary, how about buying a Japanese vehicle that's not only built in Japan, but also equipped with a Japanese built engine and transmission? In this era, when most "Japanese" cars and trucks sold in America (read Honda and Toyota) are made in America, an all-Japanese product like the 2020 CX-9 is ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus ES 300h Sedan Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 5, 2020

Only 215hp? How can this luxurious sedan - which weighs a hefty 3770 lbs. – get out of its own way with a paltry power to weight ratio of 17.53lb/hp? The answer is: surprisingly well. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus RC 300 F Sport RWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Aug 26, 2020

Lexus offers an extensive line of coupe (RC) variants which are based on the IS sedan platform. Buyers interested in sporting performance gravitate to the "F Sport" versions of this sleek 2+2 conveyance. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 22, 2020

A curious amalgamation worth consideration. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Review by David Colman

Jul 3, 2020

You have to love the utter practicality of this Hatchback Civic. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 30, 2020

I gave it 10 Stars in a 10 Out of 10 Rating...You Can't Get More Than 10 Stars. The latest iteration of the RC-F is a race car with license plates. Its 472hp V8 is the most powerful engine Lexus has offered to date. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 1, 2020

For 2020, Highlander has a rather startling new look. Even though this SUV has long been the sales leader in the full-size SUV market, Toyota decided it was overdue for a complete update. ... Continue reading

TACH Automotive News Library Indexed By Single Topics (1993-2023)

May 23, 2020

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2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Crewmax Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 29, 2020

The TRD PRO Tundra's cab floor sits so high off the ground (2 feet) that most drivers need help climbing in and out. But our test Tundra offered no such help, either in the form of a running board or a driver's side grab handle. ... Continue reading

2020 Volvo XC90 T8 E-AWD Inscription by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 26, 2020

What if you walked into your cell phone store and walked out with a car? Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, if you walk into your Volvo dealer looking for a new car, you're likely to end up buying a cell phone which just happens to have four wheels. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Si 4dr HPT Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 9, 2020

Even in compact car land, there are still small pockets of resistance to automatic transmissions. One such stand of enthusiasts lives at Honda, a company which markets the 2020 CIVIC Si with only a six speed manual gearbox. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Touring Review by David Colman

Jan 20, 2020

Quack, Quack, Quack,Quack By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Any way you look at it, the Clarity is an odd duck. It doesn't look like anything else on the road, it doesn't drive like anything you're familiar with, and its MPGe (electric only mileage) puts to shame everything but a bicycle. ... Continue reading