2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC

Mitsubishi Motors has had some tough years. The automaker’s been working to turn things around and the efforts have paid off with a 15 percent increase in sales for 2017 compared to 2016. In fact, Mitsubishi was the fastest-growing non-luxury brand in the U.S. last year.   The five-passenger Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a brand…

2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Sport

It’s tough to compete against the likes of the Honda Civic, Kia Soul, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3 and even the VW Golf and GTI. No doubt about it, the compact car segment is filled with worthy options. While the Jetta certainly has a lot to like, other rivals offer better performance, nicer interiors and more…

2018 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo

A BMW hatchback! The BMW 6-series Gran Turismo is all-new for the 2018 model year. It doesn’t look like the old 6-series. It has a sloping roofline and a hatchback instead of a trunk. Think of it as a taller 5-series sedan with higher seating position, roomy cabin and large hatch. You can also think…

2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence AWD

Are station wagons making a comeback? Buick sure hopes so. The Regal TourX is a new wagon from the automaker that produced the original Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon way back in 1947. Buick had record sales in 2017, and the introduction of the Regal TourX broadens the brand’s line-up.   The new Regal TourX is…

2018 Hyundai Sonata Sport

The midsize sedan category is jam packed with worthy competitors from Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and more. In fact, you can thank the two South Korean automakers for setting the bar high and offering vehicles that provide amazing value for the money. Hyundai and Kia models are usually loaded with features and tech while…

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…