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For front passenger comfort, performance and a sexy design, the 2017 BMW X4 is a hit all around. (Photo courtesy of BMW)

2017 BMW X4 is a hit all around

While it is one of the sleekest looking SUV's I have driven in sometime, the BMW is still first and foremost all about luxury. Since you sit a bit higher you get a good look at what is going on around you on the road. Even if you are in what the BMW folks call a coupe.

March 9, 2017

Hyundai’s 2017 Ioniq is pure eco with a millennial target reach

Hyundai folks are saying the market for the Ioniq is the millennial set. Indeed, the millennial group is changing the conversation in the U.S. since there are more folks than ever moving to urban areas. With this urban migration also come car owners with different needs such as smaller vehicles and greater fuel efficiency and it seems the Ioniq fits this scenario.

February 20, 2017
2017 Volkswagen Passat (Photo by Rita Cook)

AUTO REVIEW: 2017 VW Passat delivers bells and whistles

It's a German mid-size sedan that meets the American standard of an easy price tag with plenty of bells and whistles. The 2017 Volkswagen Passat delivers a large trunk for hauling, plenty of room inside for all the passengers and a quiet, easy ride.

February 3, 2017

AUTO REVIEW: 2017 Subaru Legacy is for all seasons

Subaru is known for its sturdy disposition. As for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, it's a great go-to vehicle in the winter when the roads are less than perfect and a fun summer vehicle because it is a fun drive.

January 23, 2017

Lexus’ 2017 GS 200t stands proud

An entry level Lexus could just be what the doctor ordered for the auto buyer dipping their toe into the luxury sedan market. The 2017 Lexus GS 200t is indeed a sure thing with a turbocharged engine, above average fuel economy and a price tag that won't give you sticker shock.

January 19, 2017
Lexus did some work on the RX 450h in 2016 and made some styling changes, also adding key safety improvements. (Photo by Rita Cook)

Lexus 2017’s crossover hybrid is the RX 450h

An all around good experience driving the 2017 Lexus RX 450h, you will not only enjoy the destination. But with this crossover, you will enjoy getting there as well.

January 3, 2017
Long a fan of the Acura brand, my recent week driving the 2017 Acura MDX proved no different. It is a midsize SUV and it rides and drives with comfort and ease. Said to have a sportier vibe than most of the competition, this comes in part due to the new addition in 2017 of cleaner lines and a new grille. (Photo by Rita Cook).

Small, but efficient tweaks for the 2017 Acura MDX

Long a fan of the Acura brand, my recent week driving the 2017 Acura MDX proved no different. It is a midsize SUV and it rides and drives with comfort and ease. Said to have a sportier vibe than most of the competition, this comes in part due to the new addition in 2017 of cleaner lines and a new grille.

December 22, 2016

Where to begin on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 options

The first thing you will notice about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are the many options to choose from on this full-size pickup truck. Choices, choices, choices with three different cab selections and a smorgasbord of trims to consider when you are eyeing this heavy duty driving machine.

December 14, 2016
With the G80 introduction for 2017, Genesis has also upped the ante with additional features including the Tech and Signature packages, which now come standard. (Photo by Rita Cook).

The 2017 Genesis a brand of its own touting the luxurious G80

With a list of reasons why you will love this vehicle, the 2017 Genesis G80 is quality and quantity wrapped into a nice little package that is arguably one of the best bangs for the buck in the full-size luxury sedan world.

November 27, 2016
If you think the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is just another part of the Hyundai Santa Fe family, you'd be right and wrong. This one stands on its own in the small crossover SUV market versus the larger Santa Fe, which carries more passengers and has different personality traits. (Photo courtesy of Hyundai).

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport perfectly poised in small crossover market

If you think the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is just another part of the Hyundai Santa Fe family, you'd be right and wrong. This one stands on its own in the small crossover SUV market versus the larger Santa Fe, which carries more passengers and has different personality traits.

November 20, 2016
Much like the 2016 version, the 2017 Honda Accord has one new trim added to the mix otherwise it's business as usual in the family market. (Photo by Rita Cook).

Choose the coupe or sedan on the 2017 Honda Accord

It's an easy vehicle to drive with plenty of room, good gas mileage and high safety marks in the world of the mid-size sedan. Much like the 2016 version, the 2017 Honda Accord has one new trim added to the mix otherwise it's business as usual in the family market.

November 16, 2016
The trim levels for this six to seven-passenger midsize 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe include the base SE, Limited, SE Ultimate or the Limited Ultimate. (Photo courtesy of Hyundai)

The power of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe offers one of the best packages for the price than any other model in its category with the competition including the Chevrolet Traverse, Mazda CX-9, Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot.

November 6, 2016
It's a full-size family adventure, at least that's what the Nissan folks are touting when they mention the redesigned 2017 Nissan Armada. An SUV with three rows, towing capabilities and an off road vibe, the Armada is a do it all kind of vehicle for the new year. (Courtesy of Nissan)

The 2017 family adventure begins with the redesigned Nissan Armada

It's a full-size family adventure, at least that's what the Nissan folks are touting when they mention the redesigned 2017 Nissan Armada. An SUV with three rows, towing capabilities and an off road vibe, the Armada is a do it all kind of vehicle for the new year.

October 23, 2016
2016 Lexus RX 350 (Photo by Rita Cook)

Lexus redesigns 2016 SUV

It's a complete redesign this year for the 2016 Lexus RX 350 and that means more comfort and an upgraded interior and exterior.

October 16, 2016
If six-to-seven passenger hauling is your ordinary day, then the 2016 Infiniti QX60 is going to be a natural choice in the evolution of shopping for your next vehicle. (Courtesy of Infiniti.)

The 2016 Infiniti QX60 holds seven passengers comfortably

If six-to-seven passenger hauling is your ordinary day, then the 2016 Infiniti QX60 is going to be a natural choice in the evolution of shopping for your next vehicle. Not only does the QX60 hold seven passengers, but it can get all those passengers moved around in relative comfort.

October 9, 2016