The Fiat 124 Spider is a bilingual strategy piece designed to please the senses, the company says. The strategy for this two-seater is to add a love interest to the […]
Author Archives: Mark Maynard, Creative Syndicate
Hyundai Tucson: Redesign Packs Versatility and Refinement, But Lacks Power
Size matters for a compact crossover, and the Hyundai Tucson makes the most of small spaces to give the owner big returns. The Tucson was re-engineered for 2016. It was […]
Free Flow: Camaro Convertible Is a Hot Mettle Striptease
There are just a few hard stats necessary to signify a good convertible. No. 1: Good air flow with the top down. There’s no excuse for shoddy aerodynamics that will […]
Signature Message: Mazda Shows Its Sword Play With New CX-9
Mazda has brought a Japanese sword to a knife fight in the cutthroat arena of seven-passenger crossover sport utility vehicles. Mazda has made a strong move up-market and deeper into […]
2016 Toyota Prius: 4th Generation Hybrid is Less Prius, More Practical
Do not underestimate the 2016 Prius. This tech trendsetter that was once a dollop of green envy has evolved to become an all-around handy hatchback. The fourth-generation 2016 Prius gasoline-electric […]
Virtual Reality: Audi Builds Its Best A4 — After 9 Generations
Audi calls its re-engineered 2017 A4 the best-performing version yet, though it took nine generations. Under its new, more elegantly styled skin is an autocross of sophisticated electronic sensors for […]
Elevated Cruze: Chevy’s Compact Moves up in Size, Styling and Content
The re-engineered 2016 Chevrolet Cruze begs the statement “why not” rather than “why bother.” Why not offer an economy sedan that has a list of sophisticated options and refined interior […]
American Hustle: Ford’s Platinum Explorer Covers New Ground
So, I was having dinner in the local cantina, chewing the fat with the guy on the barstool next to me. “Why do you always write about cars that cost […]
Social Medium: Chrysler Pacifica Breaks out of the Minivan Box
Chrysler was faced with a real head-scratcher when it came time to remake the most ridiculed passenger vehicle on the American roadscape: the minivan. How do you disguise the box […]
Raising Expectations: The 2017 Audi Q7 Is a Flagship of Sedan Luxury
Through a late spring storm of rain, sleet, snow, wind and sunshine, the 2017 Audi Q7 powered through 1,250 miles, on a Route 66 run, with confidence, luxury and a […]