Car Reviews

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 …

EAST HADDAM, CT – It’s clear that automakers are running out of provocative new model names. Thus the Toyota Sequoia Capstone.  In case you don’t know, a “capstone” is a project that aims to demonstrate a student’s mastery of a particular subject or field of study. Or it could just …

EAST HADDAM, CT – When it comes to natural selection within the automotive universe, Subaru’s WRX proves that Charles Darwin was right. Only those who have adequately adapted to their ever-changing environment will survive. In what is now an age of uninspiring utility vehicles that are predominantly painted in somber …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) defines a “classic” as “a high-priced, fine or distinctive automobile built in limited quantities.” While the likes of Packard and Pierce-Arrow will never be seen again, the modern-day equivalents are premium, full-size sport utility vehicles.  They even resemble what …

EAST HADDAM, CT – I admit it. When it comes to the Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4, I’m old school because I just can’t wrap my head around the idea of a $92,890 workaday warrior. This is not just a pickup you might want, but rather one that you …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Truth be told, I have a soft spot for station wagons like the Subaru Outback. Being car derived instead of sport utility inspired, it’s a practical and capable alternative for the discriminating few that continue to defy the norm. Thankfully. Although the Outback is derived from …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Just in time for the holidays, a Hyundai Kona came to town for an extended stay. No, it wasn’t a gift, but due to seasonal logistics challenges, this review car stuck around for a bit longer than usual to serve as Santa’s sleigh. That proved to …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Dodge is at a crossroads, and its Hornet crossover is a clear indicator of that. Having previously spun off its truck portfolio into RAM, the Detroit automaker actively repositioned itself. Dodge became America’s performance car and utility vehicle brand, with snarling V8s and Hemi engines. Until …

EAST HADDAM, CT – It’s often said that it’s not a good idea to wake up a sleeping giant. After watching Hyundai and Kia take flight by leaps and bounds in the American market, a new day has now dawned at Toyota.  Having deviated and been distracted by things like …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Sometimes it’s like lightning in a bottle. A new vehicle comes along and leaves you with the question, “Why didn’t someone think of this before?” The fact is, quite often, somebody did but the timing and the world around us just weren’t ready for it. Take …