There’s nothing too fancy about the 2016 Scion FR-S. It’s essentially the type of back-to-basics sports car that people have loved for decades. There’s plenty to admire about this light weight, attractive sports car that has surprisingly good performance, delivers admirable gas mileage (22-34 mpg), and is priced very reasonably at $24,300. By the way, […]
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Toyota Highlander continues success as midsize SUV
One of the most highly-rated midsize sport utility vehicles is the Toyota Highlander, a sensible, well designed crossover. The Highlander is a three-row, family-friendly midsize crossover that’s offered in four trim models (LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited) and a hybrid version. 2015 Toyota Highlander Performance: 2.7-liter, four-cylinder, 185 horsepower; 3.5-liter, V6, 270 horsepower Mileage estimate: […]
Mitsubishi Outlander rising in status
Are you confined to a strict budget, yet still in need of a vehicle that can transport seven people? One solution is the Mitsubishi Outlander, a sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating that can be driven off the dealer lot for a reasonable price. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $22,995 and even […]
2015 Volvo S60 features stylish appeal
For several decades Volvo had at least two primary characteristics that never seemed to vary. The first one – safety. It was difficult to top the Swedish automaker when it came to that. The other characteristic was exterior style – Volvos typically had none. While Volvo is still known for its great attention to detail […]
Mazda6 delivers in many categories
The Mazda6 is a fine midsize sedan with a lot of enviable qualities, which include affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and performance. This sedan was fully redesigned in 2014 and has advanced into one of the must-see vehicles in this popular segment that includes the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, […]
Improvements in latest Toyota Sienna
People don’t purchase a minivan because they love it. It’s definitely a necessity buy – as in – I need a minivan because it’s a major transporter that meets my family requirements. Those requirements could include sports considerations, school car-pooling or hauling around three or four of your kids and their friends every day. Traditionally […]
Lexus LS 460: Classic luxury sedan
One of the most endearing qualities about many luxury automobiles is the ease of handling. The great ones drive smooth and effortlessly as if you’re merely along for the ride. The 2015 Lexus LS 460 is rated among the quietest luxury sedans on the market. There’s barely an audible sound when the ignition start button […]
Redesign major plus for 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai initially addressed the Genesis’ deficiencies three years ago and continues to add to its credentials. And the result now is a pretty cool car that still provides a lot of bang for the buck, a trademark of the South Korean auto manufacturer. Redesigned for 2015, the Hyundai Genesis features a roomier cabin, improved engines, better […]
Volkswagen Touareg a classy luxury SUV
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg features a classy look, a smartly-designed interior, plenty of performance, and is loaded with standard features. This luxury, midsize five-passenger sport utility vehicle shares some characteristics with the more heralded (and higher priced) Porsche Cayenne. Two of the Touareg’s three powertrains are the same ones offered by the Cayenne. Perhaps a […]
Scion tC features sports-car like qualities
Co-workers were unanimous in their praise: Everyone liked the look of the 2015 Scion tC, a stylish coup that is technically a hatchback. One thing Scion has never backed 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 […]