When is a Mazda Miata not a Mazda Miata? When it’s the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF. This is not the kind of car you put into the background of the story. This is not the kind of car that you park in front of a rustic old barn to make it pop in photographs. This is … Read more
A few days ago, I shared my preparation for my first real camping trip with my son. The odds were stacked against us: his knee was injured, there was rain in the forecast, and we really had no clue what we were doing. But I loaded up the 2017 GMC Sierra Denali anyway, put it in … Read more
When you think of a good, old-fashioned American summer, a couple of things must come to mind. Hot dogs, fireworks, swimming pools, road trips, and a Buick. Well, okay, maybe Buick doesn’t immediately come to mind but it should. Buick is the oldest active brand name of cars in the United States (its founding beat … Read more
There are a lot of new cars that grace my driveway and there’s a lot that goes into bringing a review to you. I like to capture the important interior and exterior features and do a video review so you get a real sense of the car. But to get a real sense of the car, … Read more
Some people think it’s easy to drive car after car after car every week. It’s actually hard for a lot of reasons. Well, actually, the driving part is easy. Learning all the ins and outs of a new vehicle is fun for me. Figuring out how to sum it all up after a week and put it … Read more
At first glance of the 2017 Genesis G80, you might think you’re looking at a Hyundai. That’s because you are. Sort of. Until late last year, you would see the beauty below badged as a Hyundai and selling as a Hyundai Genesis. Likewise, you’d find another upscale Hyundai like the large sedan, Equus. In fact, … Read more
Let me start this Mazda6 review with an apology. The apology goes out to Brian, my recent driving partner on a press trip to San Antonio. As we were antiquing our way through downtown (true story) on our way back to the hotel, Brian spotted a Mazda6 and made a comment indicating he thought it … Read more
Quick – wanna see a compact SUV that gets up to 50mpg? Here’s the Kia Niro. And really that was the “gotcha” statement that had me both excited and intrigued with the 2017 Kia Niro. I was first introduced to the concept at the 2016 New York Auto Show and immediately thought, Yes! We NEED more hybrid … Read more
This post is sponsored by FCA US; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I’ve never owned a minivan. I’ve never even driven a minivan. I’ve always been one of those people that swore off that maternal badge of shame: a minivan-driving soccer mom. Well, I’ve had no problem living up to my … Read more
Two reasons I was excited to review the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid. First, it’s NOT EVEN OUT YET! Well, okay, by the time you read this, it probably will be (scheduled release date of December 2017). So you’re getting kind of an exclusive here! Second, I totally love hybrids. My last two vehicles were hybrids … Read more
When reviewing the 2017 Nissan Armada for the past week, I had two choices. The first would highlight a “week in the life” with the Armada playing a supporting role. The second would be a feature story starring the Armada. Instead, I decided to give you both. Usually when I experience cars, I’m attending a … Read more
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week driving around in a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited and it changed my perception about the luxuries that Hyundai can offer. And I loved everything about it except the estimated fuel economy. Don’t get me wrong. A combined estimate of 29 mpg with a … Read more
