The midsize sedan landscape is full of great vehicles. There is at least a half dozen that people should feel confident about when driving them off the lot after purchase. One of those midsize sedans is the 2017 Mazda6, which features many enviable qualities, including affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and […]
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2017 Lincoln MKZ: classy luxury sedan
The quest still remains for Lincoln. While European and Japanese auto manufacturers continue to be dominant in the entry-level luxury sedan category, all Lincoln wants now is a little piece of the pie. The luxury division of Ford has been trying to make some headway in this category for decades. Success is modest, but the […]
2017 Chrysler 300: Appealing American sedan
If you are a car-buyer who enjoys driving a big, powerful sedan and wants to purchase American, consider giving the Chrysler 300 a thorough look. A flagship car in the Chrysler lineup, the 300 is a full-size sedan that’s available in four trim models and offers a lot of bang for the buck, starting at […]
2017 Mazda3 ranks high among compact cars
A single test drive in the Mazda3 might convince folks who say they don’t care for compact vehicles to reconsider. This is a good automobile for a variety of reasons, most notably its blend of performance and efficiency. Of course, we left out one other significant positive trait – appearance. Regardless of the model – […]
Volkswagen scales back 2017 Jetta
The diversity that was the calling card of the Volkswagen Jetta for many years has been diluted a bit in the wake of last year’s emissions-cheating scandal. In 2016, Volkswagen admitted it cheated on Jetta TDI diesel emissions testing and agreed to buy back or fix nearly 5,000 diesel cars that were sold in the […]
2017 Hyundai Veloster: unconventional compact hatchback
The first thing one notices about the Hyundai Veloster is the odd door arrangement. It’s an ingenious idea, putting two doors on the passenger side of this compact hatchback so that no one has to be inconvenienced getting in and out of the back seat. Most vehicles with a long and low profile like the […]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: affordable compact SUV
A co-worker took a lap around the latest version of the Mitsubishi Outlander that was parked in front of our building and came away quite impressed from a visual standpoint. There was no disagreement here. The white 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is one sharp-looking compact crossover sport utility vehicle. Up front it resembles the bigger […]
2017 Kia Soul features new Turbo engine
While still not quite sure how to properly classify the Kia Soul – is it a wagon, hatchback or sport utility vehicle – one thing is for certain: the 2017 version is more likeable than ever before. Although still no fan of its boxy appearance, the Soul is still around, so overall Kia must be […]
2017 Honda Ridgeline: A very unique truck
This will not be a consideration for people who love their traditional trucks. But Honda never had that in mind when it brought back the Ridgeline this year. After a two-year absence, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline has emerged and the consensus is it’s better than ever. A five-passenger, four-door crew-cab midsize pickup, the second-generation Ridgeline […]
Volvo S90: New luxury sedan with style
The writing was on the wall a year ago when Volvo unveiled the 2016 version of the S80, its luxury sedan. Volvo decided to do nothing with the aging design and only minor updates were included in the overall package. The Volvo S80 was essentially “Dead Man Walking.” Don’t look around for this year’s S80, […]