2018 Mazda CX-3 Review By John Heilig
Sep 18, 2018
The Mazda CX-3 is not only larger than the sedan, but it has a hatch back, which nudges it into the small SUV, or more correctly, the CUV class. Thus, it makes up in cargo capacity what not may lack in rear seat legroom, for example. ... Continue reading
2018 Jaguar XF SportBrake AWD Review By John Heilig
Sep 17, 2018
Unlike the Country Squire, the SportBrake has excellent ride quality. It’s hard to believe you’re driving one of these. Handling is excellent, but then, it is a Jaguar. We had the opportunity to drive the SportBrake over some unfamiliar winding roads at a high rate of speed, and never felt out of control. We also g ... Continue reading
2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 3LT John Heilig Review
Sep 14, 2018
As with many large SUVs, there is three-row seating in the Traverse. Even with the third row seats up, there is plenty of cargo capacity behind the third row, just like our van. The third row seats lower and raise easily, for when you want to convert the passenger hauler into a cargo hauler. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE By John Heilig
Sep 8, 2018
The GTI takes the standard VW Golf, lowers the suspension by 0.6 inch, adds larger brakes and wider low profile tires, then throws in a supercharged 2.0-liter four that delivers 220 horsepower, and seems to want to go on forever when you’re accelerating. Take that high school kids, and yes, they recognized what was i ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4Motion Review By John Heilig
Sep 6, 2018
Atlas is a nice package overall. There’s tons of room for passengers and cargo. The third row lowers easily for additional cargo space, but when it’s up it offers decent legroom. There’s very good legroom in the second row as well, and access to the third row is easy. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Camry XSE; Review By John Heilig
Aug 20, 2018
I’m a firm believer that a car should have an interesting dash. After all, that’s what you look at all the time. Sure, a sexy exterior is nice, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty, you’re looking at the dash. Let’s face it, a decent dash is what kept the Pontiac Aztec alive for more than six months. The ... Continue reading
2018 Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig
Aug 11, 2018
While its size dwarfs most other vehicles, the Lincoln Navigator atones for its size with good performance and comfort. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD By John Heilig
May 13, 2018
Of course, this is an Alfa Romeo, and as such it wears great Italian styling behind its distinctive grille. The Giulia is low-slung with a pronounced wedge shape. My wife felt the entry was too low, but I enjoyed it. ... Continue reading
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD Review By John Heilig
Jan 18, 2018
In general, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SL is a nice package and a decent competitor for the other vehicles in its class. ... Continue reading
2017 Cadillac CTS-v Sport Performance Luxury Review By John Heiig
Dec 26, 2017
Oddly, we checked the owner’s manual later and there was no mention in it that the engine would act as bizarre as it did. ... Continue reading
2017 Acura TLX with Technology Package - Review By John Heilig
Dec 15, 2017
REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Acura TLX Tech ... Continue reading
Go In Snow - 2017 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 Review By John Helig
Dec 12, 2017
While it’s no BMW 7-Series, the Countryman is a comfortable size with room up front for two adults and room in the rear for two more with minimal discomfort. There’s even a decent trunk, with an underfloor feature that’s just right if you don’t want your grocery bags spilling all over. ... Continue reading
Go In Snow - Car Review: 2017 Ford Edge Sport AWD Review By John Heilig
Dec 9, 2017
When you’re shopping for an SUV, you want it to have decent power, utility in the form of cargo capacity, reasonable economy, and it should look good. Ride quality is an asset. The Ford Edge delivers on all of these but the last, but we’ll get to that later. ... Continue reading
Go In Snow - 2017 Buick Encore AWD 4dr Sport Touring Review
Dec 9, 2017
On our trip south for Thanksgiving we had a load of goodies, plus the turkey, plus luggage to bring along. The Encore has a large cargo area that more than doubles when you lower the rear seat backs. Suffice it to say, the turkey made it safely, and leftovers made it safely back. ... Continue reading
Go In Snow - Car Review: 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring Review By John Heilig
Dec 9, 2017
The Outback is a station wagon. There, I said it. In this world of SUVs and CUVs, the Outback is unabashedly a wagon. The styling reflects this rather than a UV. Still, it has a high road clearance to take advantage of the asymmetrical all wheel drive that Subaru is famous for. As a wagon, and therefore more sedan-like ... Continue reading
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