Speed tolerance waning
But now I’m hearing increased disapproval of lead-foot drivers.
Autos
FRIDAY, FEB. 5, 2021
MONDAY, FEB. 1, 2021
2021 Ford F-150: New hybrid powertrain points to a more fuel-efficient future
If you’re looking for signs of the time, look no further than your nearby Ford store. Ford has fully redesigned its full-size, light-duty F-150 pickup. The F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the land and as times change, it must change, too. This year, it…
FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 2021
Smooth driving has benefits
A smooth driving style can reward you greatly.
SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz E350: Refinement is more than a buzzword at M-B
It seems that some variant of the word “refined” has been showing up in this space with increasing frequency. Manufacturers of all stripes are looking to impress with signifiers of refinement. High-end cabin materials and a focus on fit-and-finish. Elaborate infotainment systems. Quieter cars that…
FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 2021
Where vehicles meet
Those wrecks, named crossing path crashes, are often the most serious accident types.
FRIDAY, JAN. 15, 2021
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: A year of reinvention leaves full-size SUV roomier, smoother and better-handling
It’s a year of reinvention for General Motors’ full-size sport-utility vehicles. For 2021, GM creates a new architecture for its big SUVs. It has an independent rear suspension — like those found on cars and crossovers — and a longer wheelbase. We tested a 2021…
Who are the offenders?
Often, I fear, the complainers and scofflaws are one and the same.
SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2021
2021 Subaru Crosstrek: More power, new trim and updated tech freshen lifted hatchback
This year, Subaru beefs up its entry-level Crosstrek hatchback with more power, a new trim and updated safety tech. The compact Crosstrek reprises the lifted-wagon format that birthed the Outback and set Subaru on its off-roading-lite path. Based on the Impreza five-door hatchback, it debuted…
FRIDAY, JAN. 8, 2021
You can lower risk when driving
Fatalities nationwide are dropping for the first time in decades along with those in Washington.
SATURDAY, JAN. 2, 2021
2021 Nissan Rogue: Best-selling CUV emerges from make-over better than ever
Car companies and doctors have more in common than you would think. To wit, Nissan’s Rogue compact crossover is the company’s best-selling car and one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. Nissan is in the midst of redesigning its entire product line, and now…
FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 2021
Tips for better driving in 2021
Remember that there are many eyes besides those of law enforcement watching you and your driving.
SUNDAY, DEC. 27, 2020
2021 Mazda Mazda3: New turbocharged engine deepens compact’s pursuit of entry-level refinement
A small player in a land of giants, Mazda has created a unique survival strategy. It leverages its under-the-radar stature with engaging, fun-to-drive cars with “above class” refinement and style. In their upper trims, its vehicles approach European-level elan. The 2021 Mazda3, illustrates the point.…
FRIDAY, DEC. 25, 2020
Drive with concentration and consideration
Maybe driving well is unachievable for some.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 2020
2021 Toyota RAV4: America’s best-selling passenger vehicle is the Baskin-Robbins of crossovers
If cars were ice cream, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 would be the Baskin-Robbins of compact crossovers. RAV is available with three powertrain choices. Its six-trim lineup that includes two with robust off-road capabilities. It’s not the roomiest, most elegant or best-handling car in the segment.…
Another look at merging
Drivers must know and adhere to laws, even when signs are not present.
SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 2020
2012 Lexus IS300 : We test updated sport sedan on pocked and string-straight Wisconsin roads
I’ve been driving the string-straight roads of southern Wisconsin for the past month. The longer I’m here, the more I miss the rambling roads of home. It’s no surprise there are so few sporty cars here; there’s nowhere to drive them. Which threw a wet…
FRIDAY, DEC. 11, 2020
Avoid common errors
I believe a successful driver is only as good as their last error-free drive.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2020
2021 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6: AWD Volvo’s lifted midsize wagon expresses elegance and utility the Swedish way
A few years back, a friend with an eye for handsome cars unloaded on Volvo. “Volvo builds ugly cars,” Bill said. He wasn’t malicious, but he was emphatic. He didn’t need to say, “And it always will”; his tone said it. For several years, flat…
FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2020
Scores of auto evolution
It seems everything that a carmaker does is heavily scrutinized, which as always, is good for us.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27, 2020
2021 Honda Odyssey: Country’s best-selling minivan loaded with new family friendly tricks
A true test of the 2021 Honda Odyssey would involve a clutch of kids and a pile of gear. Load ‘em up and head out for a ski trip, a post-pandemic visit with the grands or a weekend or a weekend of camping at Priest.…
Give thanks and quell temper
We all encounter sources of aggravation while we drive
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 2020
2020 Cadillac CT4: GM’s luxury division makes another run at the entry-level sport sedan segment
Like every automaker, Cadillac sells boatloads of crossovers but struggles to move sedans. GM’s luxury division has complicated the task by targeting its four-doors at the luxury sport segments where German cars dominate. This year, Cadillac takes a fresh run at the entry-level subcompact gang.…
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 2020
Keep your finger hidden
Please remember that just one finger can detonate an explosion of anger.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 2020
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Blue Oval big rigs get to work with comfy quarters and massive towing specs.
My wife Diane and I just wrapped a 1,7750-mile road trip from our home just outside town to Kenosha, Wisconsin. We crossed mountains, took in the vast grandeur of the northern plains and marveled at the devastation — and stench — of the oil-well states.…
FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 2020
Take an analytical approach
Proper driving should always involve analytics.
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