Kia ranks as one of our favorite up-and-coming brands. Their cars have continually exceeded our expectations. I was equally impressed with the value and comfort of the new Forte and the luxury and styling of the new Cadenza. The Kia brand has made quite transformation over the past […]
When you think of family vehicles, your minds instantly conjures up images of crossovers. Over the past few years there has been shift away from the original family vehicle: the van. The proliferation of crossover market means the van could go the way of the wagon. For the […]
Scion has long been what Toyota can’t be, the quirky sub-brand that paired unique styling with a youthful appeal. To enthusiasts, a tC is far more appealing than a Corolla, but it still comes backed by Toyota reliability and safety. That makes it a great first car. In […]
The last time we were behind the wheels of the Porsche Panamera, it was warm enough to wear shorts. We were in Georgia to test the new Panamera at Atlanta Motorsports Park. This time, things were different. It was far too cold for shorts and there was no […]
Dr. Jekyll: a respectable and well-established man known for his good intentions. Mr. Hyde: a repugnant and secluded man with violent tendencies. Simultaneously the same being, Jekyll and Hyde differ in appearance, action, and character. This might not appear to be an equitable comparison. Just as it was […]
Sometimes the simple things in life bring the most enjoyment. The 2014 Mazda 6 wins you over with the simple things; a rev-happy engine, crisp gearshifts, a willing chassis. The new 6 wraps all these things into the sporty and appealing package that is Mazda’s Kodo design theme. […]
The luxury hybrid segment is not going to set any sales records. That being said, after driving the Lexus GS450h for a week, I’m not really sure why. A complete package of fuel efficiency, sportiness and luxury has not, to my mind, been offered better. Let’s start with […]
This time last week, the 2014 North American International Auto Show was getting underway at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. For the US automakers, Detroit is their hometown and this show is their time to show off their best and brightest to the world. It only felt […]
Hours ago, we arrived in Detroit for the 2014 North American International Auto Show. Today’s ten-hour road trip covered over 600 miles and crossed four states. Buick was kind enough to provide a 2014 Verano Turbo for the trek. As we found out, the Verano turned out to […]
The times have been pretty good around the Jeep camp these days. Other than the small hiccup over the 9-speed automatic in the new Cherokee, we haven’t heard much of anything that wasn’t positive. How can you complain when the SRT Grand Cherokee is still alive and kicking? […]