Small crossovers (CUVs) are all the rage these days as driving sedans gives way to five-door, front-wheel-drive double-box tall vehicles. Introduced at the Los Angeles auto show in November of 2016, the 2018 Toyota C-HR crossover is just now firmly hitting the market. Notable for its swoopy lines, darting and smoothed angles and jutting tall tail lamps, the C-HR looks like it’s a lot of fun. And it certainly tries to be, despite an older-spec transverse 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with … [Read more...]
2018 Acura TLX 3.5L SH-AWD A-Spec: This beauty is a beast!
Acura’s mid-size sedan, the TLX has been a market success. There’s good rationale for that, as the Japanese upmarket division for Honda has made the TLX a relatively affordable option for those looking for a four-door sedan with style and cachet, not to mention luxury and performance. The 2018 Acura TLX 3.5-liter with SH-AWD and A-Spec options is definitely at the top of the heap in the TLX family, although the Advance model is intended to be. With a four-day opportunity in the Denver during … [Read more...]