Posts by Michael Hines
Inside The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado: A Versatile, Capable and Affordable Pickup
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado is a truck of many talents. If you’re looking for an affordable work truck, the Colorado is a great choice. Or maybe you need to go off-road and conquer some trails or dunes. There’s a Colorado for that. If you want a family hauler that can handle the occasional weekend away…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Honda Accord: A Refreshed and Modern Sized Sedan
Unsurprisingly, the 2021 Honda Accord is still a top choice in the ever-shrinking family sedan segment. That’s because it does just about everything well. It has lots of space, is priced right, and is both fun to drive and practical. It’s also fuel-efficient and provides pretty good pickup, no matter what engine you equip it…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Porsche Cayenne: An SUV With the Soul of a Sports Car
Before the Lamborghini Urus, Maserati Levante, Jaguar F-Pace and Aston Martin DBX there was the Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne debuted in 2003 and proved that luxury sports car companies could build SUVs that were both practical and fun to drive. The luxury SUV segment has become incredibly competitive since 2003, but the Cayenne is still…
Read MoreThe Truth Behind the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
It was recently announced that former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will stand trial in Germany for his role in the “Dieselgate” scandal. It’s no surprise that Dieselgate is back in the news five years after the scandal first rocked the automotive industry. This is the story that will not die, largely because of its scope.…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Hyundai Kona: Quirky, Affordable and Fun
Despite debuting three years ago, the Hyundai Kona is still capable of captivating onlookers with its bold styling. However, there’s more to the subcompact crossover than its squinty front end. For starters, the 2021 Kona features a gutsy 175-horsepower turbocharged engine and sharp handling. They combine to make it surprisingly fun to drive. It also…
Read MoreInside the 2021 GMC Canyon: A Comfortable Yet Tough Pickup
The 2021 GMC Canyon is ostensibly a more luxurious Chevrolet Colorado. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a luxury truck. In fact, the consensus among reviewers is that there are better options for luxury mid-size trucks. Despite not being a true luxury truck, reviewers have commended the GMC for its ride quality and quiet cabin.…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Audi A6: Luxury Standard, Performance Optional
Very few luxury cars are as versatile as the 2021 Audi A6. The base model is a gas-sipping sedan powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Meanwhile the top-tier RS6 Avant is a performance wagon powered by a monstrous twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Between those two extremes sits the sporty S6 sedan and the A4 Allroad, a…
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