I enjoyed test driving the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport SUV this week. It was sporting a powerful 285 hp 3.5L/V6 engine linked to a ten-speed transmission. No need for a turbo boost, it wasn’t needed. The all-wheel drive had multiple modes; normal, eco, sport, and off- road selections of tow, trail, and sand. To accommodate …
A beautiful Genesis 2023 Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige with “Makalu Gray” paint all-electric sedan car arrived for a week of test driving. The Genesis label is the luxury brand of Korean Hyundai vehicles having final assembly in a U.S.A. factory in Montgomery, Alabama with Korean engine and transmission. A center console dial serves as the …
I had a citizen compliment me on the Mazda CX-30 paint color. On the way to the Corner Baker at the SouthGlenn Mall a kindly gentlemen in the parking lot walked over and said, “That is a gorgeous color.” “What color is it?” Surprised, I answered him that the car is a factory test model …
I had a red Honda rotary mowing machine that ran and ran and ran. Honda makes lawn equipment, motorcycles and some very sharp automobiles. The snappy “Radiant Red” 2023 Accord Hybrid Sport L model arrived this week for a test drive. The Accord averaged 47.4 mpg overall and had a suggested list price of $33,875, …
“Experience Amazing” arrived in the driveway this week with the delivery of a Lexus RX 350 F-Sport all-wheel drive SUV. The bright blue of the sleek sedan is described as “Grecian Water.” The ocean must be very blue around those Greek oceans. The F-Sport is mid-size and has a 2.4L turbo engine linked to …
I have really enjoyed driving a 2023 Toyota Prius Limited. This silver bullet has outstanding acceleration and economy. I’ve driven some older Prius vehicles where they got mired in snow easily. Not this latest model with a 2.0L engine and with hybrid boost netting 192 horsepower linked with a hybrid synergy transmission. The thrust is …
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The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) announced its members have named the Ford Maverick as the winner of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year. The RMAP vehicle nominating committee considered powertrain and chassis performance, overall value, and vehicle design and engineeringto narrow down the field to five finalists for the Rocky Mountain Truck …
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A 2023 “Gray/Black” Corolla Hybrid is the test car this week. I’ve driven Corollas for many years and this one is the most advanced with hybrid technology. The Corolla SE has hybrid along with a 1.8L gasoline engine. The combination delivers an astounding 44 overall fuel economy.The Corolla is assembled in Aichi, Japan and is …
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Driving the Toyota Venza across the Foothills in 75-mile winds last week made me very fond of this 2023 SUV. While the winds could be felt, the all-wheel drive Venza just cut through them with ease. This is a hybrid Toyota that has four drive modes, EV, Eco, Normal, and Sport. I used all four …
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It finally happened, an all-electric luxury car, a Genesis GV60 arrived for the weekly test drive. A stunning “Saville Silver” paint adorned the high-end luxury sedan with a white leather interior. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $67,890, options included. This would be my first major all-electric test drive in several years after testing a …
