2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige HEV AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Nov 3, 2023
A while back I opined that I was done with hybrids. I felt that their day had passed, why have a partly electric vehicle? Well I was wrong. ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Nov 2, 2023
For 2023, all UX models feature a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 2 liter four-cylinder gas motor with a pair of AC motors for a net output of 181hp. ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Lux – Expert Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Nov 1, 2023
An SUV Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Tacoma Trail 4x4 Double Cab – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2023
Good grunt and a great horn make the V6 Tacoma Trail a bully pulpit to be reckoned with. Just make sure you choose the 2GR-FKS motor, a stalwart 278hp 3.5 liter V6 that dumps 265 pound-feet of torque to the pavement at 4600rpm. ... Continue reading
2023 Honda Accord Sport-L Hybrid– Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 28, 2023
The 11th-generation Honda Accord will take care of you in ways you can't begin to anticipate. ... Continue reading
Open Letter to William T. Alpert on His Fraudulent Anti-Ethanol Article
Oct 26, 2023
Another University Professor who deserves a flunking grade ... Continue reading
Musical Discoveries from the WuFlu Quarantine Era +VIDEO
Oct 26, 2023
Outstanding music is often the best part of a beautiful long drive. One good thing has come out of the 2020 Covid 19 sheltering-at-home, and that's the discovery* that great melodic music still exists. ... Continue reading
2023 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Oct 23, 2023
Yes it's a luxury car and it's great The triumvirate of Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia build some fine cars. I think the G90 is the crowning glory of the Korean company, Hyundai Motor Group, on this side of the Pacific. ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus IS 500 Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 15, 2023
My Number 1 Choice! Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL In the last calendar year I have driven 52 different vehicles. Only two of them would I consider buying for myself. ... Continue reading
2023 Kia Niro SX Touring - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Oct 15, 2023
The Niro SX Touring has a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Combined horsepower is 139, and combined torque is 195 lb-ft. I know, it doesn't sound like much but I assure you it is just fine. Road tests show the Niro can reach 60 mph in 8.9 seconds. ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross HV XSE - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 13, 2023
May be the best choice for an affordable family vehicle ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Tundra HV 4x4 Capstone Crewmax – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 11, 2023
If you cherish Lexus-style luxury but still demand the ultimate in load capacity and off-road prowess, then the Capstone is the model you want. This eighty grand truck is worth every bit of its lofty price. If you overlook the Toyota branding on the grill, tail and steering wheel hub of the 2023 Capstone Tundra, it tak ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 11, 2023
The champion of the SUV World ... Continue reading
2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 9, 2023
Solid choice for 2023's most affordable rolling real estate Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Every week, when a new vehicle arrives, my wife and I try to guess its price without looking at the window sticker. Usually, we come within a couple of grand of the MSRP. ... Continue reading
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Oct 9, 2023
When Honda launched the Acura model line in the USA in 1986, two distinctly different models were available: The luxurious Legend sedan, and the sporty smaller Integra. Through a 22-year production run, the Integra developed into a worthy and much cheaper alternative to the 3 Series BMW. ... Continue reading
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