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2019 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

10 out of 10 stars...It just doesn't get any better than this! Ten years ago, Lexus tentatively introduced their F Line of performance enhancements. The first recipients of these improvements were comfy Lexus family sedans and coupes that benefited more from an image makeover (with racy spoilers and wheels) than a real ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LS 500 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus LS 500 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

How do you turn a $75,000 Lexus into a $111,000 Lexus? You add the most expensive single option package I have ever encountered. If you tick the box for the "Executive Package with Kiriko Glass," you will add $23,100 to the bottom line in one fell stroke. ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

To the untutored eye, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster may look identical to the 2018 version of this quirky sport coupe. But in fact, Hyundai has completely revamped the underpinnings of the Veloster for 2019. ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota 86 GT Review by David Colman

2018 Toyota 86 GT Review by David Colman

The deal of the 21st century for dedicated sports car drivers. By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel A couple of years back, Toyota eliminated their youth-oriented Scion model line, folding a few holdover products into the main Toyota catalog. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Good handling and elegant interior. Lexus introduced the UX crossover in 2019 to elevate the market appeal of the Toyota C-HR, upon which the UX is based. The UX replaces the discontinued CT 200h hatchback. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Civic Touring CVT Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Honda Civic Touring CVT Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

Back in 1976, Honda claimed that their new Civic hatchback was "built like a sports car" with "rack and pinion steering" and "4-wheel independent suspension." That Civic of 43 years ago also boasted an engine that "doesn't redline until 6000 rpm," and a "five-speed" manual transmission that could " do things sports car ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

A marvel of technology dedicated to saving fuel, but consigning you to travel in the slow lane. If the Toyota Camry is the bread and butter sedan at Toyota, then the new Lexus ES 300h, which is based on the latest hybrid Camry, represents the croissant and brie entry chez Lexus. Fit, finish and price distinguish the ne ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Forte EX Review By David Colman +Video - It's E15 Approved

2019 Kia Forte EX Review By David Colman +Video - It's E15 Approved

If you appreciate Korean automotive technology, you're going to love the completely revamped 2019 Kia Forte EX. With the introduction of its game changing Stinger in 2018, Kia proved that it is capable of building a world class, cutting edge sports coupe. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

New Car Review: 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

As the ES model line begins its third decade of production, it is fitting that this most popular Lexus family sedan has really made a clean break with the past. The ES350 we recently drove boasted not only a new front-wheel-drive chassis platform (designated GA-K), but also a more powerful 302hp 2GR-FKS V6 engine drivi ... Continue reading

2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium by David Colman +VIDEO

2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium by David Colman +VIDEO

A delightfully well equipped, good handling economy miser By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel It's easy to confuse the Niro with what it isn't. Is it a crossover? Not really, since Niro is a stand-alone design, and not based on a car platform. It's only immediate relative is the Hyundai Ioniq, sin ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A 10-Star Rating for the New Sorento By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel It's not often that you'll find one model of SUV that covers a price range from $26,980 to $47,480. Most manufacturers like to keep model range price variance a lot closer than that. ... Continue reading

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE 1.5T S-AWC Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE 1.5T S-AWC Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mitsubishi is probably banking on the fact that you no longer remember the name "Eclipse." It once designated a fine sporty compact coupe the company produced years ago. Now they've resurrected Eclipse for their all-new compact SUV for 2018. ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Clarity is the plug-in hybrid for ecologically conscientious buyers who seek a normal sedan environment with few Tommy Tomorrow styling cues. The exterior, however, is a bit more flamboyant so the extrovert in you won't mistake the Clarity for anything else on the road. ... Continue reading

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