Seems everybody wants a crossover or SUV. The BMW X3 has been a top seller for the German automaker since it was introduced for the 2004 model year. It gets redesigned for 2018 to keep it competitive in this red-hot segment. The new X3 isn’t a whole lot different from the outgoing model, but…
It’s hard to believe that the MX-5 has been around since 1989. Back then, it was called the Miata and was an instant hit for Mazda. It’s now in its fourth generation and is the best-selling roadster in the world. The two-passenger MX-5 is available in Sport, Club and Grand Touring trims. Starting prices…
The Lexus LC is a brand new model for 2018 and it rockets to a top spot on the list of luxury sports cars, giving Porsche a run for the money. If you have 100-grand to spend on a sports car, it’s worth checking out. I get to test drive a new car every week,…
The Toyota Corolla has been around for more than 50 years because it’s affordable and dependable. Many buyers who originally started with a Corolla remain forever faithful to the Toyota brand. However, the affordable compact car category has so many excellent offerings that the Corolla shouldn’t automatically be near the top of your list. …
The Red Sport is Infiniti’s performance version of the Q60 sport coupe. It was introduced for the 2017 model year and gets refreshed for 2018. It’s a hot looking luxury coupe that lives up to its name. Yes, it turned quite a few heads during my test week! The Red Sport has a few…
The 2018 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is all new for 2018 and is the first plug-in hybrid produced by MINI. On paper, it makes sense to offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Mini Cooper Countryman to appeal to would-be buyers who’d like a more environmentally friendly version of the cute subcompact SUV.…
The Buick Enclave gets redesigned for 2018 and is a strong contender among midsize SUVs. It offers an upscale cabin, three comfortable rows of seating, lots of cargo space, smooth handling and decent fuel economy. Surprisingly, it’s one of the less popular midsize SUVs, which means you may be able to get a good deal.…
The S90 is Volvo’s luxury flagship sedan. It was introduced for the 2017 model year and returns for 2018. Higher trims are available with Volvo’s Pilot Assist technology, which basically drives the car for you. The five-passenger S90 is a midsize luxury sedan that’s sleek and handsome. It still has the clean Swedish lines and…
This is not one of those vehicles where you’re going to say, “Wow, it’s a Toyota Highlander!” But it is a family-friendly, seven- or eight-passenger SUV that does what it’s supposed to do which is why it’s one of the Toyota’s perennial best sellers. The Highlander got a makeover in 2014 and gets some…
The Mazda3 was introduced in 2004 and is the brand’s most popular vehicle around the world. It returns for 2018 with some new features and technology. The Mazda3 remains a handsome hatch or sedan that’s fun to drive with a lot of bang for the buck. It’s definitely a contender in the super-competitive compact car…