Car Reviews

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 …

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, …