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2018 Ford Focus Titanium Review By John Heilig

2018 Ford Focus Titanium Review By John Heilig

Overall, the Ford Focus is a good compact car with several attributes. Buyers choice probably depends on brand loyalty and style choice. ... Continue reading

2018 Subaru BRZ tS– Where Handbrake Turns Can Still Reign - Review By Martha Hindes

2018 Subaru BRZ tS– Where Handbrake Turns Can Still Reign - Review By Martha Hindes

Enter the Subaru BRZ tS. For those who Love (with a capital L) a sexy, heady, real world affordable sports car, here's one that can launch driving beyond the fun category and into in-your-face. And if appearances can tell all, the BRZ tS does that flat out. Sitting there, ignition off, it's just itching to take of ... Continue reading

2018 Ford EcoSport Subcompact Ute Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Ford EcoSport Subcompact Ute Review By Larry Nutson

The EcoSport is available in S, SE, SES, and Titanium trims with prices starting at $19,995. Front-drive and all-wheel drive models are offered in all trims, except the SES is AWD only. I drove the top line Titanium with FWD priced at $25,740. ... Continue reading

2018 BMW X2 Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

2018 BMW X2 Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

BMW’s X-series vehicles range, now from X1 to X6, uses odd number designations for utility and even numbers to designate sport. ... Continue reading

2018 BMW X1 Review By Larry Nutson; Enjoy The Drive

2018 BMW X1 Review By Larry Nutson; Enjoy The Drive

Various options are offered in Luxury, M Sport, Driving Assistance and Convenience Packages. Leather interior trim, heated front seats and steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, navigation, head-up display, and power-folding outside mirrors all can be had. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe; Grandpa Andrew Pays Attention To SUV Competition Tiguan and Ascent

Letter From Europe; Grandpa Andrew Pays Attention To SUV Competition Tiguan and Ascent

This the very first Letter from Europe since I’ve become a grandfather for the very first time. Pretty amazing feeling I must say. ... Continue reading

Sicily In A 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio - Review By Larry Nutson

Sicily In A 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio - Review By Larry Nutson

Through the courtesy of Alfa Romeo we would be driving a new Stelvio around Sicily. Upon arrival at the airport we made our way to the Motor Village Palermo to meet our contact, Antonio, and the Stelvio. ... Continue reading

2018 BMW 330e iPerformance Review By John Helig

2018 BMW 330e iPerformance Review By John Helig

Overall, the BMW 330e is a very nice car. Being a BMW defines that part. I was disappointed with the all-electric range, though. ... Continue reading

2018 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro AWD in Sedona - Travel Review From A Shunpiker’s Journal

2018 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro AWD in Sedona - Travel Review From A Shunpiker’s Journal

2018 AUDI A4 TURBO QUATTRO with S TRONIC in SEDONA Travel Review from A Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [Audi Front ¾] We’re still hanging out in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert surround by saguaro, cholla and javelina. Oh, and we’re also surrounded by some mighty u ... Continue reading

2018 Acura TLX A-Spec Review By Rob Eckaus

2018 Acura TLX A-Spec Review By Rob Eckaus

In the “Near Premium” market segment, the players are all the names we’ve heard of, see every day, and are essentially the well-equipped yet entry level models of the luxury brands. Acura’s TLX offers a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder, but this A-Spec example is a 3.5 liter naturally aspirated V-6 producing 290hp and this ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Prius c Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Toyota Prius c Review By Larry Nutson

The Prius c I drove for this review is just a tad over 162 inches long which makes for easy maneuvering into tight parking spaces. Plus, under the rear hatch you get a decent 17 cu.ft. of cargo space, which gets larger when you fold the rear seats. And, there’s seating for five, although perhaps only four average siz ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review and Road-trip By Steve Purdy

Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review and Road-trip By Steve Purdy

Atlas is VW’s first foray into the popular 7-passenger CUV market dominated by the GM competitors (Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse), Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer and many, many others. Most are categorized as mid-size but often feel more full-size. Just about every manufacturer, both luxury and mainstream, compe ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY

Our first slide into the driver’s seat triggered a little thrill when I realized we have the manual transmission. A five-speed manual is the starting point for the Impreza powertrain. A CVT is optional on the lower trim levels and standard on the top. Only one engine powers the Impreza, a tepid, 2.0-liter boxer that ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Review By John Heilig

Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Review By John Heilig

Overall, the Pathfinder is a good package, Styling is in the Nissan mode and interior space and practicality are excellent. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-9 Review - A Notch Above By Larry Nutson

2018 Mazda CX-9 Review - A Notch Above By Larry Nutson

From my view the CX-9 has an attractive overall exterior design and a very comfortable and refined as well as attractive interior. The Mazda name may not “wow” someone in social conversation as some of the luxury nameplates. However, seeing the various Mazda car and SUV models in person will usually bring out a “ ... Continue reading

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