Tag: Automotive
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On The Road 7/24: 2020 Ford Edge ST AWD
By Peter Perrotta In June of 2009, things looked very bleak for American automakers like, Ford, Chevy and Chrysler. Swept up in the financially crippling housing market lending bubble that burst rather abruptly, many stalwart American companies, like Ford, were literally on the verge of insolvency. Led by President Barack Obama, the government issued massive…
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On The Road 7/17: 2020 Mazda CX-30
By Peter Perrotta It took me awhile to figure it out. But, one day recently, as I was staring at the front end of the 2020 Mazda CX-30, it came to me. The design folks at Mazda are minimalists. It seems like a simple thought, but it really did take me awhile to latch onto…
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On The Road 7/10: 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited
By Peter Perrotta When one strives to stand out – like going out on the limb with a way different style – there always stands the chance that the result will be a “you either love it, or hate it” reaction. Pink hair. Blue hair. Purple hair. Maybe, I’m old fashioned, but something about it…
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On The Road 7/3: 2020 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT AWD
By Peter Perrotta If it looks and sounds like a hot car, is it truly a “hot” car? That’s a good question. The answer, of course, depends on who you ask. When it comes to the 2020 Lexus RC 350 F Sport, an all wheel drive coupe that is a sure head turner when you…
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On The Road 6/26: Mazda 3 Hatchback
By Peter Perrotta When it comes to Japanese imports in the automotive world, most consumers immediately think of Toyota, Honda and Nissan. These are Japan’s Big Three. But, the real diamond in the rough, though, is Mazda. While Mazda doesn’t sell anywhere near the amount of vehicles that the Big Three pump out, it doesn’t…
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On The Road 6/5: 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD
By Peter Perrotta In a previous column, I already stated my feelings about some of the pretentious names car manufacturers come up with for their exterior colors. To a similar degree, the same can be said for the names given to some of the models. It took me a while to figure out how Kia…
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On The Road 5/29: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland 4X4
By Peter Perrotta If you are old enough to remember the opening of the old black and white Superman television shows, you will recall that each episode began with someone exclaiming: “Look up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” The same type of scenario rings true for one of…
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On The Road 5/15: 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman
By Peter Perrotta Several years ago, when I was doing some research for helping my wife select a car to buy, I stopped into a Mini Cooper dealership and kicked some tires. I was always fascinated by the original “look” of these very European-flavored cars. I test drove a couple of the models and was…
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On The Road 4/24: 2020 Mercedes A220 4matic Sedan
By Peter Perrotta Seven years ago when Mercedes introduced the CLA sedan model to the American market, it was supposed to be a game changer for the German automaker known for producing some of the finest luxury automobiles in the world. This entry level sedan was aimed at capturing the Mercedes buyer at a younger…
