SAN DIEGO — I’ve driven a lot of fun, affordable sports cars over the years. “It’s better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow” is a famous adage on amateur track […]
SAN DIEGO — As much as I like reviewing stunning rides from Rolls-Royce or Aston Martin, the real value is evaluating the most popular cars to understand better why people are buying them. It’s not […]
SEATTLE, Wash. — Though I’m sure many minivan buyers would like to pretend otherwise, sliding-door family haulers are the epitome of dull practicality. Sure, the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, and Honda Odyssey designers have done […]
SONOMA, Calif. — The Ford Transit is one of those vehicles you see all the time but don’t really notice. Whether a cable company technician or a locksmith, plumber, electrician, baker, flower, or Amazon delivery […]
SAN DIEGO — Land Rover makes seven different SUVs across three families, and most of them have a specific niche. The Defender is the rugged off-roader, ready to tackle anything and take you anywhere. The […]
SAN DIEGO — Americans may be obsessed with crossovers, SUVs, and enormous pickup trucks, but our European friends are not so easily convinced. It may have something to do with the size of roads in […]
SAN DIEGO — Every once in a while, I’ll drive a car and wonder why it isn’t more popular. Many decently average cars are nonetheless extremely popular, but the other way around is a rarity. […]
SAN DIEGO — I love simple things executed well. Whether we’re talking the perfect medium-rare steak or a beach sunset, there’s a tremendous amount of joy to be found in the little things. I’ve driven […]
I drove the new 2019 Volvo S60 the other day and it really annoyed me. Let me explain. The new S60 sedan, along with its near-twin, the V60 wagon, is the final vehicle in the […]
There are five different full-size pickup trucks in the US, built by Ford, GM, Ram, Nissan, and Toyota. And, contrary to what the millions of dollars in yearly ad buys tell you, they are all, […]
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