I've lived with our 2018 Tesla Model 3 for over five years now, and it is the most practical and reliable car I've had. Yes, it is an electric appliance with just a smidge of soul, but if I need to effortlessly get across town or across the state, the Model 3 is the car I’ll pick… Continue reading Test Drive: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Has Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
Out of necessity, my size-13 shoes cover all three pedals of the Porsche 356. My left foot fully depresses the clutch, while my right foot firmly holds the brake and feathers the gas. This silly little dance keeps the engine from stalling while I wait for my break in traffic. "Damn," I think, "what am… Continue reading Comparison: 1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet S and 2021 Mazda Miata ND are Truffles and Tripe
The second-generation Chrysler 300 is well past its golden years. While broadly loved at its release for its retro-handsome styling, the sedan has largely been forgotten over the last decade, and its sales numbers are 20% of their peak. So, has the public overlooked a standout American sedan? Chrysler has long played in the entry-level… Continue reading Test Drive: 2023 Chrysler 300S is Canceled Americana
Did you know that the Malibu is the last sedan in Chevrolet’s 2024 portfolio? (Their only other car is the Corvette.) These days, Chevy is a company of SUVs and trucks. Perhaps that's why the Malibu didn't get the polish it deserves... After 300 miles with the 2024 Malibu LT, I can report that the… Continue reading Review: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu LT has Skin Deep Appeal
There's a lot I love about my 2016 AMG GT S. It buzzes with feedback and excitement, it's an absolute joy to hoon through the corners, and it has exotic curb appeal. But it's not flawless, and I'm curious to see how AMG has remade the AMG GT coupe for 2024. What are the faults… Continue reading Comparison: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 is a Massive Improvement over the GT S
Well, that didn’t work as planned. After five years of charging our Tesla Model 3 on a 120-volt socket at home, we installed a Level 2 charger. A few factors drove the move. 1) We’ve loved having the electric Model 3 as our primary car. It’s peppy, quiet and reliable. We can power it with… Continue reading Long Term: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Oops, My Bad!
The Honolulu Dollar Car Rental agent eyes our weary family and copious luggage and senses an opportunity to upsell. “The standard-size car you booked holds two medium bags. Would you like to upgrade to full size for $90?” I consider the cost and decline, deciding to squeeze us into the Chevy Cruze we paid for. (Never mind that the Cruze is so… Continue reading Review: 2022 Dodge Charger SXT is a Dated Standard
I'm looking forward to the LC 500 convertible—like, really looking forward to it. For me, the LC convertible is the perfect showcase for Lexus's masterpiece 5.0L V8. I've sampled this engine in the LC 500 coupe and the IS 500 sedan, and I know it blends splendid symphonies with ripping road performance. I figure the… Continue reading Test Drive: 2024 LC 500 Convertible has V8 Perfection
An earworm of a song called Water by Tyla has been playing endlessly on the radio. I haven't looked up the exact lyrics, but the refrain goes something like this: Make me sweat, make me holla’Make me lose my breath, make me water It's doubtful Tyla was thinking of her favorite sports car when she… Continue reading Review: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Core Doesn’t Break a Sweat
The friendly Mercedes service advisor takes the keys to my 2016 AMG GT S and hands me the fob to a 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC SUV. It hardly seems like a fair trade to swap—an AMG halo sports car for a jelly bean EV SUV—but it’s what it will take to get me home during… Continue reading Review: 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4MATIC SUV
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