Jeep has drastically improved the Compass
The Chrysler Corporation has been shaking things up in the automotive world. Some of the changes they’ve made over the last few years have been fantastic, while others, at [...]
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Dodge Challenger is almost as much fun as hunting
Most of the vehicles I get to drive for auto reviews are trucks and SUVs. I prefer four-wheel-drives, and full-time four-wheel-drives are my second choice for off-road [...]
Toyota’s Highlander isn’t bad for getting off the paved roads
When I first laid eyes on the 2017 Toyota Highlander, I thought, “this thing will never work for me.” First of all, it’s pretty and shiny. It has a rear-seat [...]
Dodge Durango Citadel is just that — a fortress
I was excited to test the Dodge Durango a few weeks ago, for a couple of reasons. First of all, it was the first time I’ve ever had the chance to drive Dodge’s flagship [...]
Toyota’s RAV4 continues to surprise me
I described a white Toyota RAV4 as the perfect vehicle for the Tooth Fairy a few years ago, but despite that, about a year ago, they sent me another one to test. When I [...]
Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid is surprising off-road
Ever since hybrid vehicles hit the streets, I’ve thought there might be a place for them, but that place is not in my garage. Sure, they’re all have all-wheel-drive, [...]
Nissan’s Murano is a good weekend warrior rig
There’s a lot to be said for midsize crossovers. They tend to get better fuel economy than trucks or big SUVs, and they’re easier to get around town in. When you’re up [...]
Toyota’s Highlander has just enough clearance
My preferences, in order, for hunting and fishing vehicles are full-size, four-wheel-drive, pickups, then four-wheel-drive SUVs, and way down the list, a very short list of [...]
Another Lexus proves it’s not just a pretty face
I’m not sure I’d spend $55,000 on a fancy all-wheel-drive and then take that thing out and beat the snot out of it, but if I did spend that kind of money on a vehicle, [...]