The 2015 BMW X5

There is something to be said for being one of the first to enter a new classification of cars.  The Ford Explorer and its success can be at least partially attributable to the fact that it was basically the first family SUV.  The Beetle was hugely popular as one of the first fun-to-drive hatchbacks.  The…

The 2015 Toyota Corolla

The 2015 Toyota Corolla will dazzle absolutely no one.  It is not a mind-blowing automotive experience.  In fact, it’s just a tad bland. There are cars that are more fuel-efficient. There are cars that are more fun to drive.  There are compact sedans with more room. And yet the Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car…

The 2015 Scion xB

Why do people buy hatchbacks?  Usually because they are looking for a practical solution for small hauling jobs, right?  I mean what other reason would there be to have the back end of your vehicle open up?  You want an easy way to get to cargo. Why do people buy compact wagons?  Again, for storage…

The 2015 Subaru WRX Sport Sedan

High performance plus affordable price plus near-flawless handling equals the 2015 Subaru WRX. Bank on it! Gone is the Impreza name. The Impreza was a nice car but it did not signify high-performance in any stretch of the imagination.  The WRX does! If you are looking for a sedan that is infinitely more than just…

The 2015 Volvo XC70

When was it that station wagons disappeared from the American roadways? Remember back in the Fifties when seemingly every family in America had a station wagon?  Today it’s minivans and crossovers and nary a station wagon we see. However, did you know one automaker actually still makes station wagons?  Our friends in Sweden, Volvo, still…