Isaac Bouchard Hyundai, on a roll for years, has recently hit a few stumbling blocks. Its vehicles are still considered good value—though perhaps not as exceptional as they once were—with great styling and well-built interiors, which are loaded with features. But the company apparently still hasn’t sussed out the intricacies of driver involvement or blending … Read more
Isaac Bouchard Rarely have I had a vehicle perform such a slow burn as the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Here is an SUV that I initially regarded with a very healthy dose of skepticism, that has become one that I recommend heartily to my auto brokering clients, and sell or lease on a very consistent basis. … Read more
Isaac Bouchard The Nissan Altima, long a second stringer in the ferocious battle for sales dominance in the midsize category has become something of a MVP of late; several months it has outsold the Honda Accord and even the Toyota Camry, the annual sales leader for many years. What has brought the Altima off the … Read more
Isaac Bouchard The CX-5 has been a big success for Mazda. They’ve increased production three times since it came to market and they are still supply-limited in the United States, and unable to meet demand around the world. The only thing that’s been holding it back from being the clear benchmark in the compact SUV … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard Almost twenty years ago Toyota decided to out-Buick Buick with a large, luxurious sedan called the Avalon. Now Kia is set to do the same thing to the Avalon with the Cadenza. The posh newcomer shows a more refined, less dramatic interpretation of the successful Kia look, appearing suitably upmarket for the … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard I had waited literally years to drive the giant-slaying Nissan GT-R, known for acceleration so brutal (0-60 in 2.7 seconds) it can be mind-altering. Better yet, when I finally had the chance in late June, it was on a deserted back road miles from anywhere. But the expected moment of g force-induced … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard Some cars grow old after a few days usage; others worm their way into your affections the more you drive them. The new Forester is the latter. A return to the boxier form of past generations is the most obvious external difference; inside it is roomier and built of slightly higher quality … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard If the name of your newest model is supposed to evoke memories of one of the most influential sports cars of all time—the midcentury E-type—then the machine itself better live up to it. Thankfully this one does. The all-new F-Type is an aluminum twoseater, here now in convertible form, with an even … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard While there is no way that the refreshed 2013 LS flagship could be the complete game-changer its illustrious, first generation predecessor was in 1989, the class it helped define has substantially impacted what this latest model has become. Not a complete overhall of last year’s model, more a thorough refresh, the new … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard The second generation “new” Beetle has been subjected to a thorough regimen of testosterone and other performance-enhancement therapies in the hope that it will better appeal to both sexes and become a more credible rival to the MINI Cooper and Fiat 500.Based on time spent in a normally-aspirated convertible and turbodiesel-powered coupe, … Read more
