1934 Chevy coupe with a Rumble Seat. (953)

[wpsgallery]

When you do the math 952 auto reviews translates into just over 18 years of working in the auto industry. From visiting vehicle manufacturing company production lines to attending auto shows, and participating in “ride and drive” events around the country, I’ve written about 1,000,000 words...

Read more

2013 Mazda5 Grand Touring (954)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Mazda5 Grand Touring midsized crossover 6-seater.

I generally put a lot of miles on all my test cars at about 100 miles plus per day both on the highway and around town. This is a comfortable versatile crossover...

Read more

2008 Kia Sorento EX 4X4

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4X4 SUV. I could find no real difference between cars in this class. The only drawback is the badge, and then only a problem for some. It’s a Kia and some folks are anxious to spend more money to impress...
Read more

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4-door sedan

[gallery link="file" ids="3414,3415,3416,3417"] Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4-door sedan. The overall feeling is that for the money it is a well rounded sedan. Models available included a DE at $14K, ES at $16k and the GTS at under $18K all with 2 liter 152 hp engines....
Read more

2008 Scion xD 5-door Wagon

[gallery link="file" ids="1611,1612,1613"] Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 ‘Preproduction’ Scion xD 5-door subcompact Wagon that replaces the xA. It should be available in showrooms early this fall and is worth looking at. It is a big improvement over the prior xA and others that were flat ‘ugly’. If I...
Read more

2008 Smart Car fortwo Cabriolet

[gallery link="file" ids="1585,1586,1587,1588,1589,1590,1591"] Overview: This week you’re going to be amazed by a new car to the US but one that has been sold in 36 countries for the last 10 years. The Smart Car or Smart fortwo is sure to be a repeat of the 1960s love affair with the VW...
Read more

LA Auto Show (951)

Overview: 

This week the auto industry met in Los Angeles to show off the new cars for 2013. The first two days are strictly for the Press. The public will see mostly the same things through the weekend and December 2nd.  The media folks attend press conferences...

Read more

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT M/T (950)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT M/T for Touring Manual Transmission.

It seems inevitable that when a car company gains a level of success and a consumer following more body styles, like this Elantra GT are sure to be introduced. So this 2013...

Read more

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek (949)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek that is all new this year. It is a 5 door crossover that is roomy and overall it is very comfortable. The cargo space was adequate, but I  had the occasion to load a wheel chair...

Read more

2013 Mazda2 Touring MT (948)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2013 Mazda2 Touring MT. Small, cheap? Smaller for Mazda is the MX-5 Miata. This Mazda 2 has a rear seat, and it fits 5 average size people comfortably. They make good use of the space and it even has decent cargo area. Amazing how...
Read more