My first thought when I saw the all-new Mazda CX-3: Is this really a sport utility vehicle? It looks more like a tall hatchback than a subcompact SUV. Is there a plan behind Mazda labeling the 2016 Mazda CX-3 as an SUV? You betcha. Most U.S. car buyers prefer an SUV over a hatchback or […]
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2016 Kia Sorento: Redesign adds sophistication
In the past, the Kia Sorento has been a middle-of-the-road selection among midsize sports utility vehicles. There was nothing real special, other than its affordable price. The 2016 Kia Sorento still retains that same modest price (starting at just under $25,000), but thanks to a substantial redesign, it also comes with more sophistication and overall […]
Acura RLX competes with a tough crowd
Name recognition is important in this crowd of luxury sedans that have a history of success to intrigue car buyers. The Acura RLX debuted in 2014, joining a very impressive group of midsize luxury sedans. There’s no arguing that RLX arrived with plenty of upside, but does it have enough to hang with this crowd? […]
Honda Odyssey remains top-of-line minivan
When the search is on for a “people hauler,” many folks select the minivan as the smart choice. They have three rows and can accommodate eight people with relative comfort, assuming not all the passengers are adults. A longtime favorite of the mommy brigade, which typically has the assignment of car-pooling kids to school, soccer […]
Honda Accord: Benchmark for family sedans
For overall value, nothing has essentially changed with the Honda Accord. It still delivers reliability, performance, comfort, good gas mileage, and great resale capability. Honda has historically produced a great vehicle in the Accord, which has been the benchmark for midsize sedans for many years. What one gets from an Accord is that consistent reliability […]
Toyota RAV4 review: Still reliable compact SUV
America loves the compact sport utility vehicle. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. One of the leaders of the pack for years has been the Toyota RAV4, which was introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later hit the American market. […]
Improved Acura ILX reasonably priced
In case you hadn’t noticed, the lure for people to actually purchase a luxury vehicle has increased. It has nothing to do with a strong economy, but it does have everything to do with money. Many luxury manufacturers are now offering an entry-level, compact luxury sedan that will appeal to the millennial crowd. The main […]
2016 Mazda Miata considered best ever
What’s the major consideration for people who want to become convertible car owners? Fun! Sure, it’s a rather selfish approach to buying an automobile, but it remains a guideline for folks who like the top down, wind blowing slightly in their face, and taking drives for pure enjoyment, ever leaving the vehicle. One of the standard […]
Redesign makes 2015 Ford Mustang more appealing
One of America’s truly iconic cars, the Ford Mustang, has been a cherished and revered “pony car” for the past 51 years. And with a well thought out new redesign for 2015, expect the Mustang to keep adding admirers. Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964 and it was the first of the so-called pony cars, […]
Scion tC: Sporty and affordable
One thing Scion has never steered away from is trying to manufacture unique looking vehicles. Introduced by Toyota in 2002, the cars have often been viewed as quirky. However, there’s nothing peculiar regarding the appearance of the 2015 Scion tC. The second generation Scion tC features a flat roofline, a wide lower grille, panoramic sunroof, […]