2017 marks the second model year for the reinvented Mazda CX-3. This is the “driver’s’” car of the still hot subcompact crossover segment, with Honda HR-V leading the pack with superior interior volume and relative quiet. Which compact crossover is best for you?

I recently spent a week driving the 2016 Toyota Yaris 5-door LE and during that time, I was impressed by the amount of interior space, the creature comforts and the incredible number of compliments I got on the car in that week – and it costs less than $19,000.

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve has all of the credentials to compete for the title of the best large luxury SUV in the US market, but where the competitors will run you close to six figures, the top of the line Navigator offers lots of power, lots of interior space and lots of luxury for less than the starting price of most competitors.

I recently spent a week driving the beautiful 2016 Lexus RC200T F Sport shown here and in that time I learned that if you are interested in the sporty luxury coupe for the plush interior, the aggressive exterior and the awesome handling performance – the RC200T is the package for you.

We spend a week on the road with 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup. Does it measure up to Honda’s claims of “best in class?”

The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest nameplates in the US market, dating back to the mid-1930s, and after spending a week driving the 2016 Suburban LTZ, there was little question why this full sized body-on-frame SUV has lasted all of these years – with more passenger space, more cargo space and more working abilities than any SUV sold in the USA.

The Hyundai Sonata has come a long way over the past few years in terms of interior amenities and exterior styling, but if you enjoy driving and you are shopping the modern Sonata family, the 2.0T package is the trimline for you – with a 245hp turbocharged engine, a sport tuned suspension, a drive mode program and a unique steering rack that makes this Hyundai far more fun to drive than past iterations.

Did the death of the American icon “station wagon” come about with the advent of the SUV and the all too familiar crossover, Or did automakers simply abandon them?

I recently made an 800 mile trip with the new Toyota Prius to catch the Pittsburgh stop of the Guns N Roses “Not in This Lifetime” tour and in addition to keeping my gas costs under $30, the Prius proved to be a great road trip vehicle and a great vehicle to take to the show.

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier and after logging hundreds of miles on this turbocharged midsize sedan – I can confidently state that the newest generation of the Malibu is the best yet while also being one of the more interesting cars in a very popular segment.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2016 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax diesel engine and during that time, I found that the diesel Canyon is by far the most fuel efficient truck sold in America while also being the hardest working small truck I have tested thus far.

Volvo elevates 4 cylinder gasoline turbo power into the luxury confines of the largest and most drive-dynamic sedan in the maker's history. 2017 Volvo S90 T6 is a bit of a mind blower!

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is more powerful, more nimble and more fun to drive than the Mazda Miata on which it is based and after spending a day driving the new drop-top Fiat – I have no problem declaring the 124 Spider Abarth my new favorite affordable roadster sold in the USA.

I recently had a chance to put a pair of 2016 Ford F150 pickups to work – one with the 5.0L V8 and the other with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 – and today I bring you my views on how these two powerful F150 engines size up to each other when run through my hauling, towing and daily driving tests.