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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 20, 2020

Lacks the Oomph of the Turbocharged Version But Still Outstanding ... Continue reading

2020 Genesis G90 RWD 5.0 Ultimate Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 20, 2020

The G90 ULTIMATE is without question the perfect Pandemic package. When you have to leave your house, the G90 serves as your home away from home. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by David Colman

Oct 13, 2020

Let's face it. Not everyone buys a new vehicle because they need ten percent more horsepower or slightly more interior room. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO 4x4 DBL CAB Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 5, 2020

Unlike Ford, Chevy and Ram, Toyota sells more compact pickups than full size models. In fact, with yearly sales of a quarter million Tacomas, this compact Toyota outsells the larger Tundra by more than two to one. ... Continue reading

2020 Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Package AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 30, 2020

Great value vs. much higher priced competitors ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Review by David Colman + VIDEO

Sep 30, 2020

Sluggish but nice. Ten years ago, the future of the Passat looked bright and promising. VW had just started production of their premium sedan in Tennessee. ... Continue reading

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC Review by David Colman

Sep 29, 2020

This compact SUV which Mitsubishi introduced in 2019, bridges the gap between the company's petite Outlander Sport and full size Outlander. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus LS 500 Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 27, 2020

With a base price of $75,450, the LS 500 is a steal of a deal in the ultra-luxury sedan world. For comparison purposes, Audi's A8 starts at $83,800, BMW's 7 Series at $86,450, and Mercedes-Benz' S-Class at $94,450. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0T FWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 26, 2020

Perhaps the best buy in the SUV market By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL This Santa Fe has a sweet spot a mile wide. Because of its midsize dimensions, this American-built (Montgomery, Alabama) SUV combines a spacious interior with a potent drivetrain to move it to the head of its class. ... Continue reading

2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Review by David Colman

Sep 25, 2020

To celebrate that anniversary, how about buying a Japanese vehicle that's not only built in Japan, but also equipped with a Japanese built engine and transmission? In this era, when most "Japanese" cars and trucks sold in America (read Honda and Toyota) are made in America, an all-Japanese product like the 2020 CX-9 is ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus ES 300h Sedan Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 5, 2020

Only 215hp? How can this luxurious sedan - which weighs a hefty 3770 lbs. – get out of its own way with a paltry power to weight ratio of 17.53lb/hp? The answer is: surprisingly well. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus RC 300 F Sport RWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Aug 26, 2020

Lexus offers an extensive line of coupe (RC) variants which are based on the IS sedan platform. Buyers interested in sporting performance gravitate to the "F Sport" versions of this sleek 2+2 conveyance. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 22, 2020

A curious amalgamation worth consideration. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Review by David Colman

Jul 3, 2020

You have to love the utter practicality of this Hatchback Civic. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 30, 2020

I gave it 10 Stars in a 10 Out of 10 Rating...You Can't Get More Than 10 Stars. The latest iteration of the RC-F is a race car with license plates. Its 472hp V8 is the most powerful engine Lexus has offered to date. ... Continue reading