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Powerful and Responsive: This Mazda is a Winner
Though Miata's haven't changed much over the years, this new 2019 model – the third year of the 4th generation – has been given a more aggressive design, one that gives it more of the look of an old Triumph TR6, a classic
The New Hyundai Kona is Not Good Enough to Love
The market segment for subcompact SUV/Crossovers is hot, and the new Kona is Hyundai's entrant. While it has some high-quality features, its weight and price leave something to be desired.
This SUV is no longer a steal, but it's still a deal
I have almost no reservations whatsoever stating that the Kia Sorento might just be the finest SUV on the market, and I felt exactly the same the last time I drove one in August 2014. But I do have one reservation this time around.
Pilot Program
Boeing publishes 20-year outlooks on the pilot workforce based on aircraft orders and projections; the 2018 report says 90,000 to 120,000 new pilots will be needed in North America by 2038. The scarcity can’t be solved with mere want ads.
Executive Wheels: Best Feature Ever
This is an odd car – odd because I loved it, but I simply don’t understand why Honda makes it. The original Insight, which has no relation to this one except being a hybrid, debuted in the year 2000 as a subcompact, 3-door weird looking oddball of a car that featured only two seats.
Executive Wheels: Two Great Vehicles
I’m not sure why the car companies keep sending out new models that haven’t changed – in this case the Subaru BRZ – for review.
Executive Wheels: Luxury SUV Tales
These two vehicles belong in the same conversation because they are, on balance, amazingly similar: both are mid-sized SUVs, and both are stalwarts in the middle of their respective lines, and those lines, Acura and Lexus, are the luxury brands of two of Japan’s most venerable nameplates, Honda and Toyota, respectively.
Executive Wheels: A Worthy Pickup Competitor, and Made in the USA
All of my apprehensions melted away the very minute I got into the Tundra and drove it around the block
Executive Wheels: Great Base Vehicle, Suspect PHEV System
The Outlander itself – available in a gasoline engine format – just might be the ticket for someone looking for a mid-sized SUV, but this PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle – is another matter.
Executive Wheels: Too Many Little Flaws
Little things can become deal breakers as far as I am concerned.
Executive Wheels: Forte Displayed Well in Forte
Kia’s forte is, obviously, building cars, nowhere better displayed than in its Forte.
Executive Wheels: Make Mine the Mazda – By a Little
Different isn’t necessarily better, especially here on the Accord.
