Bruce Caldwell

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe Engine: 3.5-liter liter gas/electric V-6, 354 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city,33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $99,450 As Tested: $115,160 Performance: Strong, powerful engine but not as powerful as V-8 model Auto downshifts Smooth linear power application especially […]

Model Tested: 2023 Honda Pilot AWD Trailsport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 285 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 23-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $48,350 As Tested: $48,745 Performance: Smooth, responsive V-6 engine Excellent 10-speed automatic transmission Good acceleration Good economy–our best was 25.8-mpg highway Very pleasant […]

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $39,650 As Tested: $41,520 Performance: Smooth, well-integrated performance Powerful turbocharged engine Strong acceleration Sport, Normal, Off-road drive modes Impressive standard safety […]

Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and Crosstrek Sport Engine: 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $31,995 As Tested: $35,550 Performance: Excellent Subaru all-weather performance/confidence Good size for tight trails Great winter activity vehicle Reasonable fuel economy–our best was […]

Model Tested: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Premium EAWD Engine: Two electric motors, 290 horsepower 428 lb.-ft torque Transmission: Single E-speed automatic transmission EPA Rating: 97-mpge city, 85-mpge highway, 92-mpge combined Base Price: $57,675 As Tested: $67,575 Performance: Very quick, much quicker than it looks Very strong linear acceleration Smooth acceleration As quiet as it […]

Model tested: 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus Package Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 323 Torque: 369 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 56 MPGe/25 MPG gasoline only/EV range 25 miles Base price: $56,950 As tested: $58,920 Overview: The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV is a new model that replaces the CX-9. As a plug-in […]

Model tested: 2023 Lexus LX 600 F Sport Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 409 Torque: 479 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $103,525 As tested: $110,360 Overview: Big, bold and brawny are words that describe the 2023 Lexus LX 600 F Sport three-row SUV. It’s a little old […]

Model tested: 2023 Ford Escape AWD Platinum Engine: 2-liter EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 250 Torque: 280 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $37,465 As tested: $41,965 Overview: The 2023 Ford Escape AWD Premium compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) has refreshed styling and improved interior trim with desirable features that […]

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade Edition Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 Transmission: CVT (continuously variable) automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 208 combined Torque: 163 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 51/city, 53/highway, 52/combined Base price: $30,615 As tested: $32,839 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid is an excellent midsize, five-passenger sedan with a strong track record for […]