It seems just a little wrong – slightly off-putting – to immerse yourself in a rare indulgence while the world churns and burns with an expanding health crisis and an unfolding economic catastrophe. As such, I’m feeling guilty. Not overwhelmed, mind you, but with hospitals overflowing in Arizona and a traumatized Canada doubling the national …
The luxurious 2020 Toyota RAV4 — how did this happen?
During my son’s lifetime (just turned 26), Toyota’s RAV4 went from tinny, mini SUV (sport-utility vehicle) to a gold-plated, flexed-biceps rig with leather upholstery, an ear-busting sound system and a bundle of technology. There’s even a top-of-the-line hybrid version for $42,750, plus extra, fees and taxes, though a basic RAV lists for $28,090 and the …
2020 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid: refined but not too rangy
A generation or two ago — when any self-respecting car owner could do a driveway oil change and swap out a broken headlamp with nothing more than a Phillips screwdriver — we talked about automotive design like it was modern art and performance stats were magical. Performance as in, “how fast?” Today, a modern ride …
Mazda CX-30: the Germans would like a small car this good
Here’s the most salient fact you need to know about Mazda Motor: the products are stronger than the brand. Consider the newest Mazda, the CX-30. It’s a kind of hatchback/crossover hybrid that is prettier than something comparable from Mercedes-Benz (the GLA at $43,600 to start) or BMW’s X1 ($42,100). Audi’s Q3 is apt rival and …
Infiniti: the raciest Q60 coupe is very nice — and expensive
A wee handful of Baby Boomers — and an even tinier pool of the younger buyers — find themselves in the market for a new sports car. Too bad, this. There are still some heart-raising two-seaters on offer – including Ford’s Mustang (which appears destined to morph into an electrified SUV), and the subject of …