2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6

Toyota Camry, Honda Accord. For years, those were the two midsize sedans that duked it out in this category. Both of these stalwarts have had to step it up in recent years due to increased competition from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan and more.   For 2018, the Toyota Camry gets a makeover. After…

2018 Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE

The Velar is a new mid-size SUV in the Range Rover line-up, fitting between the entry-level Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. It’s stylish and fully loaded with a high price tag to match. While you can traverse a stream or cross desert sands in a Range Rover, most of the time they’re driven in…

2018 BMW X3 M40i

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…

2018 Lexus LC 500 Coupe

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,…

2018 Toyota Corolla SE 6MT

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.  …

2018 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4

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.…

2018 Buick Enclave Premium AWD

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.…