Nov 4, 2018
2017 Expert SUV Reviews, Specs, When They Were New MSRP Prices and 4 Car Comparison Tool - The Auto Channel ... Continue reading
2018 Acura TLX A-Spec Review By Rob Eckaus
Oct 10, 2018
In the “Near Premium” market segment, the players are all the names we’ve heard of, see every day, and are essentially the well-equipped yet entry level models of the luxury brands. Acura’s TLX offers a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder, but this A-Spec example is a 3.5 liter naturally aspirated V-6 producing 290hp and this ... Continue reading
Shopping For A Used Porsche? 2017 Porsche Macan GTS Review By Rob Eckaus
Jul 15, 2018
This 2017 Porsche Macan GTS is easy to get in and out of, it blends in, kind of, in the current landscape of utility vehicles. It hauls loads and butt. It offers easy cargo access and for those hauling infants and toddlers, easy access to car seats. ... Continue reading
Shopping For A Used Porsche? 2014 Porsche Cayman S Drive and Review
Jul 15, 2018
By Rob Eckaus Senior Editor South Bay Bureau The Auto Channel The new Cayman S is the best sports car under $100,000. The redesign has elevated it to premier sports car status. ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review - The Refined Hooligan
Jun 10, 2018
Refinement is prevalent throughout. When the clutch is fully engaged at idle, the vehicle can move at a crawl versus a herky-jerky lunging threatening to stall. Activating the electronic parking brake elicits an audible response from the rear of the car, as does the selection of reverse when the backup camera is actuat ... Continue reading
Dispelling the 2018 Dodge Demon Myth - Review by Rob Echaus +VIDEO
Jun 4, 2018
It handles -Not only does it hand other cars their butts, but it can handle the curves. And makes for a nice daily driver. ... Continue reading
Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle
May 16, 2018
I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review - The Refined Hooligan by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO
Mar 12, 2018
This car is a bad influence on me. Sits low, handling is light, responsive and tossable. ... Continue reading
Sixth Generation Chevrolet Camaro V6 Review By Rob Eckaus
Nov 12, 2017
Sixth Generation Chevrolet Camaro V6 Review ... Continue reading
Porsche Macan GTS Review by Rob Eckaus
Nov 8, 2017
The Macan GTS is powered by a twin turbo V-6 that produces 360 horsepower and 369 lbs feet of torque channeled through the Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK). Coupled with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, Car and Driver tested it to a 13.0 second quarter mile at 105mph. Despite the 4492lb weight, it posted a spect ... Continue reading
McLaren 675 LT Spider Review by Rob Eckaus
Oct 28, 2017
Manic Limits By Rob Eckaus Last year when the Powerball lottery hit $1 billion dollars, I sat down that night and spec’d out a dream car online. It just happened to be a McLaren 675LT Spider in the same blue color as the one I was able to review. ... Continue reading
The Quail A Motorsports Gathering 2017
Sep 3, 2017
By Rob Eckaus Senior Editor San Jose Bureau The Auto Channel Carmel California August 31, 2017;In its fifteenth year, tickets to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will include parking, a collectible event poster and magazine, a gourmet lunch served at all of the signature culinary pavilions, fine wines and specialty c ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited SXL Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2017
When thinking of a roomy luxury car for a suggested retail price of $45,000 what comes to mind? Think of some legitimate four or five passenger luxury cars, are any of them in that price range? One look at the interior of the Kia Cadenza which was redesigned for the 2017 model year is convincing enough. It’s a luxuri ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2017
Earlier this week, for the first time on public roads in the U.S., Nissan put media behind the wheel to experience its ProPILOT Assist technology, which will be available to customers later this year. ProPILOT Assist reduces the hassle of stop-and-go driving by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO
Jul 2, 2017
Every drive is either an adventure or memorable experience By Rob Eckhaus Introduced in 1989, the Mazda Miata went on to become the bestselling convertible in history. And particularly because of the Miata, the most raced brand in the world. ... Continue reading
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