Rita Cook

RITA COOK: CAR REVIEW: Lots of choices on this 2014 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck

Drivers and consumers overall just seem to like Toyota. Therefore, what Toyota fan can resist the 2014 Toyota Tacoma with its three cab styles, two bed lengths and, new for 2014, a new model called the SR appearance package as well as touch screen infotainment that is all new and improved?

RITA COOK: CAR REVIEW: Hatchback hybrid fans unite with the 2014 Lexus CT 200h

While this Lexus hatchback might not be the fastest car out of the gate, it does have some high marks with new additions that were added for 2014 like the styling in the front and new wheels and a cool package addition called the F Sport.

Cook: Car Review: All dressed up and somewhere to go for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata redesign

A midsize sedan for your next vehicle, you bet and nothing fits the bill better than the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Offering a new look and a complete redesign, expect a sexier appearance and a roomier cabin size all around.

COOK: Car review: Acura to discontinue Hybrid on ILX in 2015

The Acura brand offers a group of some of the easiest cars there are to drive, manual or automatic.

COOK: Car Review: Make a date with the 2015 Lexus RX 350

I am all about a car that can drive itself - enter the 2015 Lexus RX 350.

COOK: Car Review: 100 MPGe with the 2014 Ford C-Max Energi

It's a plug-in hybrid wagon that combines fuel economy with electric capabilities making this 2014 Ford C-Max Energi a real possibility in the five-passenger wagon market. While the Energi is a bit more expensive than its sibling the regular C-Max, in the world of hybrids, this option stands the test.

COOK: Car Review: Can’t beat 100 mpg on 2014 Ford Fusion Energi

A classy vehicle from the Ford family, the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi skews a bit higher in price than the Fusion Hybrid, but for a plug-in that looks and drives just right, this choice is an excellent one.

COOK: 2014 Highlander Hybrid an all-around good choice

With a shout out to eco-friendly, the 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a proud sibling to the conventional Highlander with standouts that include better fuel economy, but still the same high-end tailoring.

COOK: Nothing shabby in the sporty 2014 Ford Fiesta

The Fiesta makes no bones about getting on the highway with ease and getting you where you need to go with tight handling and smooth efficiency.

Car Review: Mid-size SUV 2014 Toyota 4Runner exceeds expectation on and off road

Car review: The ever evolving face of the Hyundai Elantra in 2014

For Hyundai lovers, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra has a number of changes that include a bit of a facelift as well as a sportier trim level added with sport-tuned suspension. There are also some impressive new techno options included.

COOK: Car Review: Consider 2014 Lexus IS 350 in the compact sport sedan market

The fancy 2014 Lexus IS 350 is not only cutting edge cool, but refined and redesigned perfectly for the buyer looking for pristine styling and an interior complete with amenities that surpass the usual fare.

COOK: From sport to eco, there are many choices on the 2014 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic has been totally restyled front and back and there are some upgrades in the interior, too.

COOK: Luxury car buyers meet the cool, new 2015 Kia K900

Of all Kia sedans, this is the largest one to be introduced and in size it can go head-to-head with the European brands that have held the market for years.

COOK: Changes not needed on the 2015 Acura RDX

For a small luxury crossover with a lot of ’tude, the 2015 Acura RDX’s standard features are unchanged from 2014 but still offer a lot for the money.

COOK: With style, the Hyundai Genesis reinvents itself in 2015

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is all about a comfortable, classy ride with excellent handling and control in a quiet cabin with nary an engine hum or wind whoosh in the background.

COOK: Introducing the 2015 Mazda 6

The 2015 Mazda 6 is a snazzy mid-size sedan with lots of cabin room and good fuel economy, both high on the list for car buyers these days.

COOK: Cadillac goes green in 2014 with the ELR

For folks who thought that Cadillac couldn’t create an eco-friendly offer, it’s time to think again. The 2014 Cadillac ELR offers a green element: a plug-in hybrid.

COOK: The 2014 Infiniti Q50 — new name, new design

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 upholds the tradition of a classy cabin interior with high-end materials, and aluminum or wood accents.

COOK: Own the Road with the 2014 Dodge Charger

You will indeed feel as if you own the road in the 2014 Dodge Charger.