EASR=T HADDAM, CT – Take it or leave it, the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is bound to garner an opinion. The company calls it the “epically capable family SUV.” Then there are those like me who consider it a bit eccentric.  Either way, it clearly stands out from the …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The new-for-2025 Subaru Forester is a good example of a Japanese automaker being able to see through the trees and not lose sight of the big picture while focusing on the small details of continuous improvement. The result is nicer product overall.  As Subaru’s number one …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Automaker Kia is South Korea’s second largest automobile manufacturer behind its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company. But it is the country’s oldest automobile manufacturer having been founded in May 1944 as Kyungsung Precision Industry. The company began by manufacturing steel tubing and bicycles parts, which lead …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Like the brand’s other models, Subaru’s Ascent has something in common beyond the cluster of stars badge on the grille. They’re all built on a common underbody, a “global” platform that’s further adaptable to tomorrow’s electrification needs. The company claims the single design concept improves comfort, …

EAST HADDAM, CT – You can’t judge a book by its cover, which is why the BMW X6 is somewhat hard to comprehend. In an attempt to slice the SUV deck even further, the German automaker has opted to deliver what it considers a “sport activity vehicle.” Its purpose is …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Hyundai Palisade XRT confirms my opinion about Korean cars. Each one I drive is better than the last. And while the Japanese may have honed the skill of continuous improvement, Hyundai has mastered it. The Palisade is a recent offering that’s allowed the company to …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of those rare commodities that’s remained true to its core values. That being to offer pure driving enjoyment in the form of an analog sports car. And the authentic experience has been made even better with the arrival of the …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Looking out along the automotive landscape it’s obvious that the Buick Envista has reoriented the market horizon. The brand has gone back to basics and is offering an affordable and practical alternative that’s strikingly attractive and generously accommodating.  This ain’t rocket science, ya’ know. So, hooray …

EAST HADDAM, CT – At first, I was taken aback by the window sticker on the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It read $51,835. After the initial shock wore off, I looked up the most recent average new car price. It’s now $48,759, according to Kelley Blue Book.  Hmm, wait a …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Every now and then a vehicle like the Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid surreptitiously arrives in the driveway with minimal fanfare. And a week later, it departs with oodles of serendipity. In this case, it was more than just a happy coincidence because such affection was achieved …