On the Road Review: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring gallery October 15, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle Currently, the CX-5 accounts for over 50 percent of Mazda’s new car sales — overshadowing every other model in its limited lineup.
On the Road Review: Nissan 370Z Roadster gallery October 8, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle There is no mistaking the fact that two-seater sports cars are personal choice vehicles espousing driving fun, frequently with top-down exuberance, with few concerns for function or practicality. Despite the best offerings ever, sports car sales have plummeted — bringing into question the future of the whole segment. Buyers still have multiple options, however. Nissan, …
On the Road Review: Toyota Yaris SE Liftback October 1, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle This front-drive Yaris SE — the new liftback model — typifies Toyota’s vast success with small cars, yet one can only wonder how much of a market is left for small, entry-level cars that use an internal combustion powertrain.
On the Road Review: Honda Accord Hybrid Touring gallery September 24, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle Are cars like this Honda Accord Hybrid what will soon be left for family cars, digitized, hybrid-ized, computer-controlled conveyances that collect immense streams of data to share, sell and be used by others?
On the Road Review: Kia Stinger GT gallery September 17, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle This Kia Stinger GT blows up everything you knew about Kia.
On the Road Review: VW Jetta SEL gallery September 10, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle The best part of the new Jetta is that it still drives like a Jetta.
Card Enterprises built on hard work, commitment September 7, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Commentary, Opinion Many sensible folks look at the automobile business and think, “I can do that and make lots of money.” While that certainly can be true, not everyone has the business acumen, the personal backbone or the willingness to risk so much of their time, their own money and their supporters’ money, especially during a tumultuous …
On the Road Review: BMW X3 M40i gallery September 3, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle The difference between the base BMW X3, a very nice driver, and the new M40i is profound.
On the Road Review: Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE gallery August 27, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle The Corolla’s stylish face wins points, its overall driving acumen places it near the top of the segment, plus its polished finishing inside the cabin as well as the full complement of user-friendly features and controls gives buyers plenty to enjoy at a price that is attractive.
On the Road Review: Hyundai Veloster R-Spec Turbo gallery August 20, 2018 by Tim Plouff on Auto reviews, Lifestyle The Veloster R-Spec proved to be a fun, sporty car. Along with price, feature and performance virtues that exceed several rivals, it’s hard to ignore the Veloster’s place on the sporty car charts.
