On the Road Review: Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid
The second-generation Volvo XC60 checks a lot of boxes and gift wraps many of them quite nicely.
Articles by: Tim Plouff
Tim Plouff
Columnist at The Ellsworth American
Tim Plouff has been reviewing automobiles in the pages of The Ellsworth American weekly for nearly two decades.
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Shirtpocket notes: Miscellaneous auto news and comments
Winter is fast approaching (on the calendar; disregard the white stuff on your leaves), yet the auto industry has been generating lots of news lately. Some updates, comments and contradictions follow. While General Motors has filled the news cycle with plant closings and model discontinuation news — looking to eliminate thousands of jobs and six …
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On the Road Review: Audi A5 Sportback
Equipped like most every Audi — next-generation Quattro all-wheel drive linked to a dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic transmission — the Audi A5 marries suspension compliance with supple handling to create driving bliss.
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On the Road Review: Ford EcoSport SES
The EcoSport joins rivals like the Jeep Renegade, Chevy Trax, Honda HR-V and Nissan Rogue Sport as buyers continue to leave small cars at the curb and embrace these taller-riding and more flexible crossovers.
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On the Road Review: Genesis G80
The G80 retains the sleek, modern styling first adorning the line — and penned by former BMW stylists drafted to work at Hyundai/Kia.
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On the Road Review: Buick Regal TourX
This Regal TourX is a world car. It is assembled in Germany by a French-owned automaker, using an eight-speed transmission from Japan, with an American-made 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
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On the Road Review: Touring Yellowstone and the Wild West with a Chrysler Pacifica gallery
The Chrysler Pacifica is impressively stable, sure-footed and relaxing to drive no matter what the pace.
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On the Road Review: VW Atlas 2.0T gallery
The VW Atlas joins a hotly contested segment, which has been led by Ford’s Explorer for several years.
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On the Road Review: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat gallery
In June 2015, an early production Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat made its debut in New England. Painted a retina-grabbing lime green, this supercharged pony car quickly became legendary throughout the region. Packing 707 horsepower that produced both a guttural howl under throttle and a high-pitched whine from its belt-driven supercharger, the Hellcat redefined bodacious performance. …
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On the Road Review: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring gallery
Currently, the CX-5 accounts for over 50 percent of Mazda’s new car sales — overshadowing every other model in its limited lineup.