REVIEW: 2015 Lexus NX goes bold, gets racy
Lexus continues to keep filling upscale vehicle market niches. I didn’t really expect to find a Stabilo Therm flask with a set of crystal shot … Read more
2014 Lexus LX570: Comfort, style, luxury
Some folks just gotta have a big, roomy vehicle. The 2014 Lexus LX570 SUV is a big fella, with room for eight in a luxurious … Read more
REVIEW: 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport . . . prestige
Owners of the new 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport sedan could compete with the fairly common Audi, BMW and Mercedes mid-size sedans owned by neighbors—although most … Read more
REVIEW: 2014 Porsche Cayman S lighter, faster
The new Porsche Cayman S edges even closer to the venerable Porsche 911. The first Porsche Cayman model blew me away when I drove it … Read more
2014 Jaguar XJL Supercharged: Fast, sexy, luxurious
Jaguars again are becoming one of the most desirable luxury/sports models in America. The supercharged 2014 Jaguar XJL continues the venerable automaker’s tradition of making … Read more
2014 Porsche Panamera: Smooth, quick, luxurious
The 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S sedan seems perfect for those who want a Porsche sports car, but need more passenger and cargo room. Support independent … Read more
2015 Mazda6: Good option to costly foreign sedans
Mazda continues its strong emphasis on sporty cars with The 2015 Mazda6. It’s a roomy, sporty mid-sized sedan with a fun-to-drive personality and sparkling fuel … Read more
2014 Scion tC: Aggressive, sporty, fun coupe
Scion is becoming more aggressive to attract a greater number of male buyers. The 2014 tC, an upscale front-drive hatchback sports coupe from Toyota’s youth-oriented … Read more
2014 Lexus CT 200h: Great economy, utility, refinement
If an average hybrid gas/electric auto seems worthwhile, you might want to try an upper-class one. The 2014 Lexus CT 200h gas/electric hybrid is the … Read more
2014 Toyota Highlander: Perfect family vehicle?
Revise an already good vehicle and you can end up with an appreciably better one. The revised, user-friendly 2014 Toyota Highlander is sleeker, roomier and … Read more
2015 Kia K900: Luxury for $20,000 less than rivals
The luxury sedan market has become more crowded with the addition of the 2015 Kia K900. The new K900 is Kia’s first V-8 sedan and … Read more
2014 Volkswagen Jetta: New engine, better ride
The Volkswagen Jetta is an affordable German-engineered compact sedan, which might partially explain why it is VW’s most popular model here. Support independent journalism during … Read more
2015 Volvo XC60: Hot engine, better transmission
I’m happy to see Volvo is surviving. I’ve been an on-off-on Volvo fan since I bought a seemingly indestructible 1956 Volvo PV444 in 1963 with … Read more
2014 BMW 4-Series: New name, more luxury, keen price
How do you top a long-successful car? Just ask BMW, which is offering a successor to its highly popular 3-Series coupe and convertible. Support independent … Read more