Posted on Jul 29, 2013 in
AUTO REVIEW
By Steve Kursar
The new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has just raised the bar for all full-size pickups. After much anticipation, this light-duty truck is arriving in showrooms outdoing both itself and the competition. If that seems a bit much, here’s something: the new Silverado’s V8 engine gets estimated...
Posted on Jun 30, 2013 in
AUTO REVIEW
By Steve Kursar
The Lexus LS has been the flagship of the Lexus brand since its introduction. As a luxury vehicle, it has tended to conduct its business in a modest fashion in comparison to its more showy competitors. Relying on quality instead of flash has been the way of the LS. Well, that was then, and...
Posted on May 28, 2013 in
AUTO REVIEW
By Steve Kursar –
When you hear the name Volvo, what do you think? Probably the first two things are safety and Sweden. And, you would be right because the Volvo brand continues to be a leader in automotive safety, and it’s now the only Swedish car brand. The 2013 Volvo XC60 embodies both of...
Posted on Apr 29, 2013 in
AUTO REVIEW
By Steve Kursar
Wagons are beginning to creep back onto American roads in great numbers thanks to some European car makers. It’s a good thing for the American car buyers as gas prices continue to remain well over the $3 mark per gallon. Wagons can give you the same cargo space as an SUV but with the fuel...
Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in
AUTO REVIEW
By Steve Kursar –
The 2013 Dodge Durango is the kind of large crossover that looks more like a rugged SUV, ready to take on the Piney Woods and then some. It still proudly bears tough styling that’s starting to disappear from the SUV landscape since more and more smoothly refined crossovers are...