By Don Hammonds
For 2017, Nissan’s popular Rogue is a heck of a lot roguish–lowercase “r” intended.
With more dramatic styling, big upgrades in the interior, and more refinement overall, the compact CUV Rogue is a big player in the compact CUV market, and for good reason. It’s right-sized, reasonably nimble in the urban road and highway jungle, it’s very comfortable, and as you can see, pretty good looking–enough to make us think of a small Volvo wagon.
For 2017, there were a …
By Don Hammonds
If ever there was a car that will make you feel like you stepped right into the middle of the 21st century–ion other words, light years ahead–it’s the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.
Sure it’s the looks—they are truly unlike anything else on the road, whether you are talking minivans or just any car. But it’s also the wealth of technology, almost overwhelming in quantity and quality. We mean everything from the KeySense system aimed squarely at driver teens, which …
By Don Hammonds
There is much to be said for sticking to your guns in the face of challenges.
That much can certainly be said of the 2017 Chrysler 300C Platinum.
It has a classic styling theme that has held up more than well over the years. It is arguably the most accessible–financially and emotionally–luxury car involved. Though its technology is both plenteous and new, and it is chock full of the latest everything, it is presented in a way that is not …
Some things come and some things go, but the Ford F-150 keeps right on going, and it still is America’s No. 1 vehicle, truck or car.
Why? Durability. Ruggedness. A four wheeled friend that seemingly can do everything you ask of it—and more.
We got a chance to drive the latest iteration of America’s best seller, and it was quite a revelation.
[caption id="attachment_8969" align="alignnone" width="700"] 2017 Ford F-150 King Ranch[/caption]First, it is one fast truck, thanks to the biggest news for 2017–the …
By Don Hammonds
We have said it before and we will say it again—know who you are.
Mazda still knows who it is, and the result is automobiles that have special flair, styling all their own, and stunning performance for the driving masses.
This year, they have taken it to the next level: Combining sporty performance, arresting styling and amazing, top drawer interior design —-all in one product: the 2017 Mazda CX-9.
The CX-9 breaks all the rules for crossovers, and does it with …
