Car Reviews

EAST HADDAM, CT – The company claims that the Volvo C40 Recharge provides “Responsible Pleasure.” The truth is that while it often does, it sometimes doesn’t. The C40 is the smallest Volvo crossover, while the Recharge model is all electric. With ever-conscientious Swedish spirit, Volvo very much markets its environmentally-friendly …

EAST HADDAM, CT – For me, getting in the 2025 Land Rover Defender was the equivalent of putting my hand in a fine leather glove. It immediately fit just right, felt just right, and provided a view of the world around which was also just right. Like the Jeep which …

EAST HADDAM, CT – To begin with, it’s pronounced ion-ick, not ion-eek or ion-i-q. Beyond that, though, there’s no confusion concerning Hyundai’s contribution to the EV onslaught. Electric vehicles continue to gain momentum in the new car marketplace and the Koreans have quickly come to the forefront, following in the …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Italian automaker Fiat may be down in the American market, but it’s clearly not out. They now offer a sole 500e model for U.S. consumption that’s not only all-new, it’s all-electric. And even more so, it’s intelligent, too. The amped up 500e picks up from where …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The sticker on the inner door frame of the Lincoln Nautilus reads “MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO.” but there’s more to the pilgrimage from factory-to-consumer than that. This star-spangled luxury crossover is actually assembled in Hangzhou, China, just like the similarly Chinese-born Buick Envision. Its place …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Having been discontinued in 2021, the recently reincarnated Toyota Land Cruiser is a new attempt to return to the days of yore with a more affordable off-roader that stands tall. Taller, in fact, than its long-standing 4Runner sibling of similar proportions and at a price point …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The nomenclature for Mazda’s new 2025 CX-70 crossover is a bit unusual. Most manufacturers follow a naming convention that signifies a defined product hierarchy: The bigger the model number, the bigger the car. Thus one would assume that the CX-70 slots in between the compact Mazda …

EAST HADDAM, CT – There’s simply no substitute for a big, brawny, V8-powered American-made pickup truck, and the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 is an example of what this country’s auto industry does best. That’s the good news. The bad news, though, is “How big is too big?” The Silverado ZR2 towers …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Toyota Crown may defy conventional categorization, though it certainly is fit for a king. It’s the Japanese automaker’s new full-size flagship, designed for those who prefer traditional four-door sedans but with a slightly elevated ride stance like a sport utility or crossover.  Driving a Crown …

EAST 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 …