2019 Nissan Maxima Is The 4-Door Stealth Cruiser
Since the 1990s, Nissan pawned the Maxima as “The 4 Door Sports Car”. It is not a sports car; it’s a full-size luxury sedan loaded to the dual-pane moonroof with every conceivable comfort and safety feature. What it looks like…
2019 Jaguar I-Pace Does Electric Elegantly
Going back to company patriarch Sir. William Lyons, Jaguar did sporty differently: With a sense of elegance, luxury, and sweeping style that caused weepy cries from driving enthusiasts. I’m thinking about cars like the XK, E-Type, XJ6, XJ220, and today’s…
2019 Cadillac XT4, Chevy Equinox Are So Extra
When my five-year-old daughter gets especially sassy and demanding of life’s luxuries, we tell her she’s “so extra”! It’s both a compliment and a nod to her attitudinal ridiculousness. Cadillac is showing similar behavior with the XT4, a compact crossover…
2019 Ram 3500 Can Do Anything You Want
“What am I going to do with that,” I ask while looking at the 2019 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab…with four-wheel-drive, dual rear wheels, and long box? “Anything you want,” was my co-worker’s response! “Yeah, but that barn-sized truck…
2019 Audi S5 Cruises Like A Comfy Missile
I fly way too much, but sometimes the destination can be reached by car – preferably a very fast and comfortable one. It’s a great challenge. Which car to drive? A large luxury SUV would be great, but they’re not…
2019 Brings Final Edition Of VW Beetle
It’s a sad day. This is likely my last review of a Volkswagen Beetle – mainly because the Volkswagen Beetle will be discontinued after 2019. It’s an especially sad day because I have very fond memories of the car. I’ve…
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Looks Fab In Dark Highland Green
A Millennial co-worker of mine saw the Mustang Bullitt sitting in the carpark and said, “I’d buy it if it was blue.” Blasphemy! Young man, step back! There is only one color for the Bullitt and that’s Dark Highland Green…
2019 Ford F-150 Limited: Navigator’s Soul, Raptor’s Heart
What makes a luxury truck? Is it a glitzy exterior? Coddling interior? Or, is it the capability to go or tow almost anything? While the name of Ford’s ultimate luxury pickup implies limits, you’ll be hard-pressed to find them. From…
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Is A Turbocharged Parade Of Style
You can’t look in two directions without seeing another mid-size crossover, so why would Hyundai think it can make a dent in the segment? What can it contribute? Well, since its beginning, the Santa Fe has been known for pushing…
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch Has A Bottle Rocket In Its Pocket
Toyota has always built great cars, but they’ve rarely been engaging, stylish, and a hoot to wail down the road. High quality? Yes! Fun to drive? No, not really. The Supra and Celica have been exceptions, and so was the…