2018 Volvo XC60 Rocky Mountain Review +VIDEO By Dan Poler
Jul 9, 2018
Volvo’s XC60 has been completely redesigned for 2018, a much-needed update to the line. And the update has been beautifully executed as with most of Volvo’s recent releases. The exterior of the vehicle looks quintessentially Volvo but feels more designed by artists than by engineers. ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Rocky Mountain Review
Jul 6, 2018
With so many choices available in the tightly-packed compact-to-midsize crossover market, a manufacturer really has to be good; it’s not an easy segment in which to stand out. Mazda always brings their “A” game and we had high hopes for their 2018 CX-5 crossover. And while it’s great in a number of areas, bring ... Continue reading
Autonomous Driving May Kill The Automobile Industry And Our Freedom Of Mobility
Jun 29, 2018
The Mercedes of the future will drive not only with zero emissions but also autonomously." This sentiment and intention has been stated unanimously proclaimed - more or less - by all automaker executives and futurists. Personally, I don't believe that autonomous open road driving will ever become commonplace. I think t ... Continue reading
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Review By Dan Poler +VIDEO - "Perfetto"
Dec 27, 2017
The Fiat 124 Spider is born from a collaboration with Mazda. Rather than start from scratch to revive this legendary marque, Fiat uses as a base one of the best front-engined, rear-wheel drive convertibles on the market. Much of the interior is recognizably Mazda, as is the convertible top and the transmission, but the ... Continue reading
2017 Car Review - 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 4MATIC SUV Review +VIDEO By Dan Poler
Dec 3, 2017
Our test unit came in Brillant Blue Metallic. The color is a real head-turner, not an overly bright blue, but noticeable enough to stand out against the blacks, whites, beiges and maroons of everyday. Combined with the more aggressive styling such as brushed aluminum running boards and 21” AMG twin 6-spoke wheels, it ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Tundra Limited Rocky Mountain Review
Aug 11, 2014
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Toyotaâs versatile Tundra pickup hasnât received a major refresh since the 2007 model year â until now. For 2014, the Tundra isnât exactly all-new, but it represents an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary update to a very capable full-size pick ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Rocky Mountain Review
Aug 5, 2014
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Given recent concessions to fuel economy, there are a lot of vehicles coming onto the market which are fun, but not in the traditional sense of big-power-must-go-fast. The 2014 Mazda6 is a perfect example of this trend. All-new for 2014, we found this new family sedan ... Continue reading
2014 Infiniti Q60 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler +VIDEO
Jun 12, 2014
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2014 Lexus IS F - A $67,000 Compromise
Jun 3, 2014
. By Dan Poler Senior Editor Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel 415 horsepower, a power-to-weight ratio of 9 pounds per HP, in a small sedan that can actually seat four. Looks great on paper. We couldnât wait to get our hands on the 2014 Lexus IS F. But once we did we discovered that, as with many things, the ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda3 - 38 MPG and Maybe the Best Compact Sedan on the Market
Dec 1, 2013
2014 Mazda3 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel 2014 Mazda3, a beautifully executed update to a great little car. One of the best compact sedans on the market, if not THE best. 2014 Mazda3, a beautifully executed update to a great little car. One of the best compact sedans on the m ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Passat S Rocky Mountain Review
Nov 30, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Passat S, review opinion, ... Continue reading
2014 GMC Sierra SLT Rocky Mountain Review
Nov 24, 2013
</p><p>By Dan Poler <br>Rocky Mountain Bureau <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>The light-duty truck market is a continual game of one-upsmanship â each year, GM, Toyota, Ford, and Ram compete to redesign, add more features, and to generally steal the spotlight from their competition. For 2014, the year belongs to the G ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Review, Details and Differences
Nov 11, 2013
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel For the 2014 model year, Chevrolet has added a diesel engine option to its successful Cruze compact sedan, making it one of only two compact sedans sold in the US with an oil-burning option (the other being the Volkswagen Je ... Continue reading
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