News By Topic: Mark Fulmer

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T - Review by Mark Fulmer

Dec 21, 2021

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Review by Mark Fulmer All new Value-Added Luxury Sedan Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel From the headlight and grill design to the futuristic interior of flowing refined lines, this new G80 looks, feels, and drives so elegantly and includes such a bouquet of high tech, that all the buzz and applau ... Continue reading

2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI Review by Mark Fulmer

Dec 21, 2021

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI continues its heritage as a good driving solid hatchback, and TSI version standardizes: a sunroof, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and heated front seats. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Dec 20, 2021

This week's test of the 2021 Supra had me answering a lot questions in parking lots, gas stations, and street intersections. Probably this most archetypal was a young man who crawled almost out of his tiny sliding window at a neighborhood fast food chain, and bellowed "I LOVE that car !!!" ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer

Dec 13, 2021

2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited Review by Mark Fulmer An Affordable and Value Added Sedan Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The North American Car of the Year is the all-new seventh-generation Elantra compact sedan. With good looks, good tech, and a great sticker price which goes from $19,650 to $28,100 for the Hybrid Limited, ... Continue reading

Genesis News: 2021 Genesis GV80 AWD Review by Mark Fulmer

Dec 3, 2021

The first sport-utility vehicle from Genesis continues the already proven strong points of distinctive styling, comfort, and many more bells and whistles than its competitors for the same sticker price. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT Black Line - Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 28, 2021

This version of the 2021 Lexus ES 350 includes both the dynamics of the F SPORT system and the styling of the Black Line Special Edition. It surprises none of the numerous ES owners and fans that the additions to this tried and true midsize sedan follow the Lexus equation of design, power, comfort, and technology. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 26, 2021

When the 2021 RAV4 Prime arrived my first impression was "cool colors (red and black) and sporty lines." But the best was yet to be. Press the Start button. ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda6 Signature review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 25, 2021

The 2021 Mazda6 continues to strengthen its strong points: a smooth classic look and a driving experience that produces grins and nods. The clean, uncluttered exterior styling has a fluidic quality that is a study in subtlety. ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 22, 2021

To make a solid sedan into a sporty sedan the process begins with the engine. Remove the 1.6-liter powerplant and put in a 2.5-liter inline-4 turbocharged gas engine. And voila, you now have gained 100 horsepower and 116 lb-ft in torque. Then put that power into an N-tuned 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission. And don' ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda3 Turbo AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 19, 2021

The '21 Mazda3 has graduated to the next level in performance. The 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine, a high-compression, all-aluminum turbo-four cylinder engine produces 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus LS 500h - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Nov 18, 2021

This years LS continues to please with its stylish exterior, and classy upscale interior, and the comfort and quiet of its hybrid system. With many trims to choose from, the buyers can pick colors and materials that please them. ... Continue reading

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription - Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 16, 2021

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription Review by Mark Fulmer A Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUV with Power to Spare by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The Volvo XC90 Recharge's impressive 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged powerplant has two strong engines. First, a four-cylinder gas engine that gives 313 hp, and secondly ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 13, 2021

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer A Friendly-to-the-Pocketbook Urban Shuttlecraft Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The 2021 Venue SEL is an upper level trim of this urban oriented runabout which puts its sticker in the 23K range however the base model is priced at 18K which will appeal to budget-oriented singles ... Continue reading

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Nov 13, 2021

Everyone knows how loyal Subaru owners are about their vehicles, and so I asked a number of them why. Reliability, safety, all wheel drive, and comfort were the universal responses. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 9, 2021

2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport review by Mark Fulmer. Someone once said "you see what you want to see..." and when it comes to automotive design, some writers see the design of the 2021 Lexus UX as angry and aggressive. This writer sees the sharp angles as intensity and focus. The squinting headlights seem focused on the pr ... Continue reading