Get in and go
Many drivers waste fuel by excessively idling their vehicles before takeoff.
Autos archive for Jan. 1, 2020
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020
2019 Audi Q8: New two-row crossover embodies the best qualities of the Audi brand
There’s a new flagship in the Audi fleet, a flagship crossover. The 2019 Q8 is a midsize, five-passenger crossover that embodies the key attributes of the Audi brand. It has a fashionable, coupe-like profile, cutting-edge tech and an elegantly appointed cabin with room for five…
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
Refrain from rage
News reports remind us that road rage is an impetus for collisions, fights and even death.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020
2020 Honda Ridgeline: Innovative pickup brings car-like qualities to compact truck segment
Honda’s Ridgeline pickup poses this question: How much truck does a person really need? And the follow-up question: What is a truck, anyway? The Ridgeline is a compact light-duty pickup just like any other. Except that it’s not. It is to other pickups what crossovers…
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Driving is a privilege
Some call it a right, and others call it a privilege.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020
2020 Lexus LS 500h AWD: Lexus’s full-size flagship proves frugality need not be painful
Not all that long ago, most of us thought we’d have to suffer to be frugal. You know; hair-shirt stuff. Tinny cars, noisy cabins, weakling powertrains. But once again the auto industry has proven us wrong. Our tester, the 2020 Lexus LS 500h, is the…
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020
Tips for young drivers — and older ones
May we all learn from our mistakes without major consequences.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recent makeover bolsters Hyundai’s crossover lineup
Thanks to a lineup rich in affordable sedans, Hyundai survived the Great Recession in fine shape. But when the Recession ended, buyers switched their loyalties en masse to crossovers. Overnight, Hyundai’s sedan-centric strategy lost its steam. As it has proven over the years, Hyundai is…
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
When drowsy, don't drive
Drowsiness holds its own when compared to drunkenness, inattention and distraction as a cause of traffic accidents.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020
2019 Volkswagen Arteon: All-new luxury sedan ditches tradition with hatchback-like utility
In this Era of the Ascendant Crossover, it’s a big deal when a major manufacturer releases a new sedan. Domestic brands are especially bearish on sedans. In the past few years, they all have reduced their four-door portfolios, investing instead in crossovers, SUVs and trucks.…
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020
Spring equinox coming
The official March equinox for 2020 is on the 20th of the month.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020
2020 Subaru Outback: Fully made-over wagon retains old-school charm
The more things change at Subaru, the more they stay the same. Yes, it’s an old cliche, but it’s worthy. It pertains in spades to the all-new 2020 Subaru Outback. The sixth-generation wagon ($26,645) moves to a stronger, more modern platform this year and gets…
FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 2020
Getting around roundabouts
It’s important to know where roundabouts are and how to use them when you encounter them.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22, 2020
2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback: All-new four-door hatch adds engaging personality to Toyota stable
Toyota sweetens its subcompact Yaris lineup this year, with the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback. The new hatch ($18,750) joins the existing Yaris sedan ($17,750), with which it shares a platform, a powertrain and cabin electronics. In the process, the hatch ditches its mundane driving dynamics…
FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 2020
More errors to avoid
… it only takes one foul-up to spoil an otherwise successful day of driving.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16, 2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic: M-B’s best-selling vehicle grows stronger, more capable
If we’ve learned anything from the post-recessionary auto boom, it’s that small and luxurious are no longer mutually exclusive. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a fine example; the two-row crossover is the company’s best-selling vehicle. In 2019, it outsold all other luxury-compact CUVs. Five models campaign…
FRIDAY, FEB. 14, 2020
Easy paths to disaster
With over 5 million U.S. vehicle crashes annually, there are plenty of statistics revealing typical accident causes.
MONDAY, FEB. 10, 2020
2010 Chevrolet Colorado: Mid-size pickup offers choice, utility and big tow numbers
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup with the rugged build of a full-size truck. The Colorado debuted in 2004 as a compact. By 2012, though, its sales had fallen to a point that Chevy pulled the plug. It reappeared in 2015, this time…
FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2020
Pedestrians at peril
In summary, do all you can to avoid contact with large machinery while afoot.
MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2020
2020 Lexus GS 350: Mid-luxury sedan balances comfort, performance and price
So you’re looking to upgrade your daily driver. You’d like something a bit more compelling than your current ride. It should be quiet and comfortable. You’d like it to be well-equipped right out of the box, sans pricey extras. It should also excite your synapses…
FRIDAY, JAN. 31, 2020
Reasons to be vigilant
What motivational factors encourage driving with vigilance?
SUNDAY, JAN. 26, 2020
2020 Subaru Ascent: Three-row CUV brings new refinement to iconoclastic Subaru lineup
“This doesn’t feel like other Subarus,” my wife said, buckling herself into the 2020 Subaru Ascent. “It’s so tall,” she said. She cranked her seat heater to Scorch. “And it just feels different.” Diane is the family’s certified Subaru expert; she’s been driving her Impreza…
FRIDAY, JAN. 24, 2020
Can't buy one yet
…bold prognosticators who told us we could buy autonomous vehicles by 2020 have been proven wrong.
SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 2020
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser/2019 Toyota Sequoia: Toyota’s two big SUVs come ready to haul
’Tis the season to dream of sunny weather and ice-free roads. Dreams that often include boats and RVs and the rigs needed to tow them. As evidenced by the town’s two dueling RV shows, the RV lifestyle has a strong hold on our collective imagination.…
FRIDAY, JAN. 17, 2020
Vehicles cannot really talk
Human attributes are assigned to automobiles at times, but they can’t really talk.
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