Automotive

As a Board Member and long-standing contributor to the Texas Auto Writers Association, Michael knows his stuff about cars and trucks. He test drives no less than 50 new vehicles each year and has the inside track to many manufacturers as to what’s hot, what’s new, and what’s fast.

Auto Review: 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Auto Review: 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Man it has been a looong time since I was behind the wheel of a Toyota for an auto review.  I haven't forgotten about Texas-based Toyota USA but maybe they forgot about me.  Either way I was not about to turn down a week-long ride in the company's newest Highlander,...

Auto Review:  2021 Lexus ES 350 F-Sport

Auto Review: 2021 Lexus ES 350 F-Sport

It's been a while since I've been in a Lexus and it's good to be back.  It was also a pleasure to drive the 2021 ES 350 F-Sport for a week as I put it through a few tests, not just on the road but inside the cabin.  It is luxury sedan with a lot of comfy features...

Nissan’s AWD Altima Handles Ice Like A Pro

Nissan’s AWD Altima Handles Ice Like A Pro

Mont-Tremblant, Canada – If there is one thing I learned from my 28 hours here in the frozen north, it’s that -40 degrees Celsius is the same as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Though our group did not see that number on the digital thermometers of our vehicles, we got very...