For more than two decades, the Toyota Tacoma has been a very popular alternative for shoppers who feel full-size trucks are just too big and too expensive. There’s no hard sell necessary when it comes to the Tacoma. The extremely popular midsize truck has been a big seller for years and there’s no reason to […]
Weidel on Wheels
Lexus LC 500 luxury coup a stunner
The Lexus LC 500 is visually stunning, which is why it regularly receives admiring looks from men, women and people of all ages. This luxury sport coup sits low and long and the bright red colored model really enhances its visual appeal, yet so does the black LC 500 that was driven here for a […]
Lots of green with 2019 Honda Clarity
There are three versions of the front-wheel drive 2019 Honda Clarity, a relatively new sedan that gives new meaning to the term “green.” The Japanese automaker is offering the Clarity as an electric vehicle (EV), a fuel-cell model, and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will be the primary focus of this review. Honda […]
Hyundai Ioniq fantastic on fuel economy
Anyone interested in purchasing the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq better be proficient at decision making. That’s required, because the Ioniq comes in three distinct models – and all three of them are appealing. The Ioniq is the first vehicle worldwide that’s available with three different types of electrified powertrains on the same platform. Heading into the […]
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid a solid minivan
Say hello to the Chrysler Pacifica, a minivan that could put a little dent in the sales of the two industry leaders – Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Chrysler did a nice job of creating its relatively new minivan. It features a light, yet solid body structure with a sleek, stylish exterior, and features an […]
Say goodbye to Volkswagen Beetle
Have we seen the last of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle? For the second time in seven decades, the folks at Volkswagen are bidding farewell to this cute, two-door sedan that has won the hearts of many during its long run. If you have plans to purchase a new Beetle, better do it now. The 2019 […]
2019 Volkswagen Jetta gets redesign
Let’s face it, this is not the most exciting car in the Volkswagen lineup. It’s tough to exhibit a lot of enthusiasm for the Jetta, a solid yet very unspectacular compact sedan. However, this somewhat stodgy sedan has made the folks at Volkswagen tons of money over nearly four decades. The Jetta was introduced to […]
2019 Volkswagen Golf lacks performance
We’re not sure what Volkswagen was thinking, but smaller is not better when it comes to an engine. Yet that’s exactly what the Volkswagen brain trust decided to do with the 2019 Golf. The new VW compact hatchback has a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine with a mere 147 horsepower, a reduction of 23 hp from last […]
2019 Ford Edge gets facelift
When first introduced in 2007, the Ford Edge was indeed on the cutting edge. It was a competent midsize crossover sport utility vehicle that became one of the industry’s trailblazers as SUVs veered away from being truck-based to delivering a sedan-like ride. The Edge became one of the initial crossover leaders and a dozen years […]
New 2020 Kia Telluride a hit
There’s virtually no chance of the new Kia Telluride suffering the same fate as the Kia Borrego. Kia was a little late to the party with the truck-like Borrego, a hefty midsize sport utility vehicle that was unveiled late in 2008. Due to a sagging economy, American car buyers were rarely buying larger SUVs, preferring […]