Driving sensations, not just specifications
Sometimes, the right tool for the job isn't the sexiest, sleekest, or the fastest. Sometimes, the right tool for the job is comfortable, economical, helpful, and friendly. So, a 2026 Nissan Rogue SL. My mission today is simple: Schlep my family from the Cape Canaveral cruise port to Orlando for a visit with cousins, and… Continue reading 2026 Nissan Rogue SL: Comfortably Numb
What we have here is a Porsche 911 GT2, the rarer, more powerful counterpart to the legendary 911 GT3. The GT2 and GT3 naming comes from racing, where the GT1 class is top dog and top dollar, and the GT2 and GT3 classes are progressively slower and cheaper to run. So, by its name, the… Continue reading 2008 Porsche 911 GT2: The Gentleman’s GT3
TL;DR: The $35k 2026 Mazda CX-50 Premium serves up luxury fixings at a mass-market price, and steering feel that could come from a Porsche. However, the SUV is held back by its ho-hum engine and infotainment software that is a decade out-of-date. There is much to like about the CX-50 Premium, but if you demand… Continue reading 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium: Luxury Like It’s 2015
We live in an age of TikTok clips and AI summaries, so I’ll spare you the prose and get to the point. The $29k 2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport is a good commuter and a fine family car with enticing tech, but the SEL Sport trim name is just marketing—this sedan won’t ravish a road. … Continue reading 2026 Hyundai Sonata SEL Sport: Marketing Hyperbole
We've arrived in Las Vegas, a city of big lights, big jackpots, and big dreams. Yet, when I spot my rental at the airport rental lot, my first thought is “damn, that's big!” That is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Premier I've rented for the weekend. Unlike the compact and mid-size crossovers I usually rent, the… Continue reading 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Premier: My Uber XXL
What is a Mercedes GLS? Simply, it is Mercedes’ largest and most luxurious SUV. And, it might also be the most family-friendly vehicle that Mercedes makes. I'm a family man, so let's dig into the 2025 Mercedes GLS 450 4MATIC and see if it is the premium alternative to minivans like the Toyota Sienna. This… Continue reading 2025 Mercedes GLS 450: Show Me the Money
I have just one memory of my Great Grandma Martha. I am three years old, riding in the back of her red 1986 Mercedes 300E with my mom, and passing paper notes to Martha up front. As Martha is nearly deaf, the notes are our only way to communicate with her while we are on… Continue reading 2026 Mercedes GLC 300: Heirloom Quality?
Today, I’ll pit my GOAT wagon, the 2014 Cadillac CTS-V, against the OG, the 1992 BMW M5 Touring. The CTS-V wagon is known in the US of A as a big-boss hauler, but BMW got into the game decades earlier with the M5 Touring. What is a BMW M5 Touring? Well, it is the long-roof… Continue reading 1992 BMW M5 Touring vs. 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon: OG vs. GOAT
I've got a surprise treat today: a well-equipped 2026 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC. As a petrolhead and driving enthusiast, AMGs are right up my alley, and as a dad of two, the compact SUVs like the GLC just make sense. Put them together, and the AMG GLC 43 could be a home run! So… Continue reading 2026 Mercedes AMG GLC 43: The Neiman Marcus Hot Hatch
I’m lost, I’m simply lost. I’ve just driven a Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS, and my life will never be the same. Let’s back up. It’s Monday afternoon, and I’ve snuck out from work to meet Steve and his 911 GT3 RS. I’ve been looking forward to this drive for a week, yet somehow I… Continue reading 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: A Guilty Pleasure
