Quickies: 2026 Hyundai Tucson
We had not worked with the internal combustion version of the Hyundai Tucson since 2021. We figured we should rectify that.
Month: September 2025
Commentary: Aging Gracefully Behind The Wheel
Older adults will find a vehicle that not only fits their lifestyle, but that can accommodate an easier entry and exit into one.
Quickies: 2025 Volkswagen ID.4
Yet, Volkswagen remains as a leading mainstream automaker producing EVs for the marketplace. As an added bonus, the ID.4 is assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
What if I want a very roomy vehicle where I can lower the third row to fit mobility devices, musical instruments, a week’s worth of luggage…
Quickies: 2025 Volkswagen Taos
The result is a small SUV that has Wolfsburg’s DNA while maintaining its primary mission as a spacious offering in a key segment.
Quickies: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander
A lot has happened to the “regular” Outlander since handing off the award to Mitsubishi Motors.
Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Jeep Wrangler
In recent years, you’ve seen plenty of “Jeep Waves” and rubber ducks being a part of a lifestyle. One that gives permission to anyone to tackle an ORV park.
Travelogue: Rental Car Tales
These are the stories of how I contributed to the coffers of the likes of Hertz, Avis Budget, Enterprise Holdings and others for the past four decades.
Our Thoughts Exactly: 2026 Hyundai Palisade
While competing in a very hotly contested segment, Hyundai figured it was a good time to introduce a second generation of the Palisade.
Quickies: 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
There are a few models that have not appeared on these pages in a few years. The Hyundai Elantra was one of them.