News By Topic: Dan Poler

2012 Toyota Camry SE V6 Ride and Review By Dan Poler

Sep 30, 2012

What’s in a name? By Dan Poler Bureau Chief Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel There’s a certain image that’s conjured by the name “Camry”, the basic family hauler, reliable if somewhat boring, very good at being a basic sedan. Despite this ho-hum-ness, Toyota sold nearly 310,000 of them in ... Continue reading

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS AWD Review By Dan Poler

Aug 19, 2012

By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel One translation of the Japanese word Kizashi means “something great is coming” – an interesting choice of name for Suzuki’s compact/midsize “’tweener” vehicle first released for the 2010 model year. Perhaps Suzuki intended this to put its ... Continue reading

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Ultimate Adventure Edition Review By Dan Poler

Jul 26, 2012

By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel Introduction / History Let’s face it – the CUV segment in the US is a crowded one. With excellent offerings from American, European, and Asian manufacturers, a vehicle must really stand out and be something special in order to be successful in this part of the mar ... Continue reading

2013 Porsche Panamera GTS Drive and Review By Dan Poler

Jul 19, 2012

By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS - Introduction / History In a recent review, I wrote about how I’m impressed by compromise – almost every car has compromises; it’s a matter of where a manufacturer chooses to make them that makes most cars what they are. The 2013 Po ... Continue reading

2012 Kia Rio5 SX Ride and Review By Dan Poler

Jul 10, 2012

By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel Introduction: 2012 Kia Rio5 SX I know what you’re thinking. Probably the same thing we were when the little car was dropped off. Oh great, a Kia Rio. It’s probably going to be another econobox. Basic. ... Continue reading