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2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 4x4 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Sep 23, 2019

To give you an idea of just how gargantuan the Toyota Sequoia is, compare it to the Chevy Suburban. Although the Toyota, at 201 inches in length, is shorter than the Chevy by a whopping two feet, it still weighs 80 pounds more than the Suburban. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus IS 350 4-Dr Sedan Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Sep 21, 2019

If you're looking for a 5 passenger luxury sedan with sporting attributes, you would naturally think of the BMW 3 Series as the benchmark of the segment. Perhaps you wouldn't even consider the Lexus IS 350 as a legitimate contender to that storied BMW. ... Continue reading

New Car Review 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review by Larry Nutson

Sep 17, 2019

The compact SUV segment is very crowded with many formidable entires from all the major brands. There’s something for everyone. Price is all-important and the Eclipse Cross is well positioned with a starting price of $23,595 making it attractive to young adults who are just getting started in their careers. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD V8 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Sep 12, 2019

On the road the Land Cruiser is a bastion of comfort, an observation platform without compare. 9.5 stars out or 10. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Sep 5, 2019

My first shot at a twisting back road proved without a doubt that if you equip your GS 350 F Sport with the $1,700 optional "Lexus Dynamic Handling with Dynamic Rear Steering," you will be floored by the unexpected agility of this 3,845lb. luxury sedan. As soon as I hustled the big GS through a series of S-bends, I kne ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda MX-5 Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 5, 2019

Just might be the best Miata Mazda has ever produced By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Over the past three decades, I have had the privilege of testing every new iteration of the Mazda Miata. Since 1989, Mazda has crafted four generations of their elemental two seat roadster. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Aug 31, 2019

10 out of 10 stars...It just doesn't get any better than this! Ten years ago, Lexus tentatively introduced their F Line of performance enhancements. The first recipients of these improvements were comfy Lexus family sedans and coupes that benefited more from an image makeover (with racy spoilers and wheels) than a real ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LS 500 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Aug 30, 2019

How do you turn a $75,000 Lexus into a $111,000 Lexus? You add the most expensive single option package I have ever encountered. If you tick the box for the "Executive Package with Kiriko Glass," you will add $23,100 to the bottom line in one fell stroke. ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Aug 28, 2019

To the untutored eye, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster may look identical to the 2018 version of this quirky sport coupe. But in fact, Hyundai has completely revamped the underpinnings of the Veloster for 2019. ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota 86 GT Review by David Colman

Aug 8, 2019

The deal of the 21st century for dedicated sports car drivers. By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel A couple of years back, Toyota eliminated their youth-oriented Scion model line, folding a few holdover products into the main Toyota catalog. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 19, 2019

Good handling and elegant interior. Lexus introduced the UX crossover in 2019 to elevate the market appeal of the Toyota C-HR, upon which the UX is based. The UX replaces the discontinued CT 200h hatchback. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Civic Touring CVT Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

Jul 19, 2019

Back in 1976, Honda claimed that their new Civic hatchback was "built like a sports car" with "rack and pinion steering" and "4-wheel independent suspension." That Civic of 43 years ago also boasted an engine that "doesn't redline until 6000 rpm," and a "five-speed" manual transmission that could " do things sports car ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Jul 15, 2019

A marvel of technology dedicated to saving fuel, but consigning you to travel in the slow lane. If the Toyota Camry is the bread and butter sedan at Toyota, then the new Lexus ES 300h, which is based on the latest hybrid Camry, represents the croissant and brie entry chez Lexus. Fit, finish and price distinguish the ne ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Forte EX Review By David Colman +Video - It's E15 Approved

Jul 7, 2019

If you appreciate Korean automotive technology, you're going to love the completely revamped 2019 Kia Forte EX. With the introduction of its game changing Stinger in 2018, Kia proved that it is capable of building a world class, cutting edge sports coupe. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

Feb 15, 2019

As the ES model line begins its third decade of production, it is fitting that this most popular Lexus family sedan has really made a clean break with the past. The ES350 we recently drove boasted not only a new front-wheel-drive chassis platform (designated GA-K), but also a more powerful 302hp 2GR-FKS V6 engine drivi ... Continue reading