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By Peter Perrotta The roadster has long captured the imagination of the motoring public for decades. Who hasn’t dreamed about putting the soft top down on a fancy two-seater and heading out on the highway on a sun lit day with no particular place to go. These days there aren’t all that many models left…

By Peter Perrotta We live in some strange times, no doubt. Perhaps nothing stranger than what we presently consider luxury items. In the automotive landscape, the best proof of this is in what the more well-heeled consumer is now willing to shell out for what were once considered work trucks and off-road SUV’s. I recently…

By Peter Perrotta There are certain cars you look at and you immediately know what they are. The shape and sculpt of the sheet metal bring an instant recognition. The Corvette has that iconic look to it. For Nissan, the Z coupe roadster is as close as it comes to its American counterpart. When you…

By Peter Perrotta If luxury is what you want, or can afford, then this week’s column is for you. If you can’t afford it but like to dream about it – like myself – then pay attention as well. I will start off by taking a look at the top-of-the-line sedan offered up by German…

By Peter Perrotta Toyota is one of the world’s largest volume sellers of automobiles on the planet. As such, this very successful Japanese auto maker has had a staple model in its lineup for decades that could easily be called its bread and butter: the Corolla. I must admit, a few years back, I was…

By Peter Perrotta The three-row family SUV (sport utility vehicle) is a popular segment representing a crowded field that is tough to compete in. However, Japanese importer Mazda represents itself quite well with the CX-9 even if it is faced with stiff competition in this segment. I recently road tested the CX-9 Signature AWD model…

By Peter Perrotta While not one of the biggest sellers in the United States, Volkswagen (VW) is certainly a major player on the global stage. The VW nameplate sells quite well throughout Europe and Asia as well. This week’s column is going to take a look at two models from the VW lineup that I…

By Peter Perrotta One of the great perks of this car review gig is sometimes I get to drive cars I could never even think about owning. Such was the case with the one week I just spent behind the wheel of the 2022 Range Rover First Edition SWB. For the record, this brand new…