On The Road 7/10: 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited
By Peter Perrotta
When one strives to stand out – like going out on the limb with a way different style – there always stands...
On The Road 7/3: 2020 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT AWD
By Peter Perrotta
If it looks and sounds like a hot car, is it truly a “hot” car?
That’s a good question. The answer, of course,...
On The Road 6/26: Mazda 3 Hatchback
By Peter Perrotta
When it comes to Japanese imports in the automotive world, most consumers immediately think of Toyota, Honda and Nissan. These are Japan’s...
On The Road 6/19: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE
By Peter Perrotta
As a kid growing up in the Bronx in the 60s, I remember listening to Yankees’ broadcasts and hearing Phil Rizzuto refer...
On The Road 6/12: 2020 Ford Ranger XLT Supercrew 4X4
By Peter Perrotta
At one time, the Ford Ranger pickup truck was the best selling compact truck in the United States.
In fact, the Ranger dominated...
On The Road 6/5: 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD
By Peter Perrotta
In a previous column, I already stated my feelings about some of the pretentious names car manufacturers come up with for their...
On The Road 5/29: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland 4X4
By Peter Perrotta
If you are old enough to remember the opening of the old black and white Superman television shows, you will recall that...
On The Road 5/22: 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD
By Peter Perrotta
Every car manufacturer has its bread and butter model. Its anchor, so to speak, that kind of carries the load for the...
On The Road 5/15: 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman
By Peter Perrotta
Several years ago, when I was doing some research for helping my wife select a car to buy, I stopped into a...
On The Road 5/8: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4X4
By Peter Perrotta
Perhaps in these trying times that surround us, harkening back to a bit of old school “Americana” will be good for our...
On The Road 5/1: 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premiere
By Peter Perrotta
In a classic “Honeymooners” episode, Ralph Kramden bemoans the fact that he could never hit the high note on his old trumpet.
His...
On The Road 4/24: 2020 Mercedes A220 4matic Sedan
By Peter Perrotta
Seven years ago when Mercedes introduced the CLA sedan model to the American market, it was supposed to be a game changer...
On the Road 4/17: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD
By Peter Perrotta
Back in 2003, when I was a fledgling Honda car salesman, Honda introduced a radical new boxy-styled SUV model called the Element.
It...
On The Road: 2020 GMC Acadia AWD Denali
By Peter Perrotta
Having grown up on the grimy streets of the Bronx, I don’t pretend to be any kind of expert outdoorsman. I don’t...
On The Road 4/3: 2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD
By Peter Perrotta
I often wonder if these big car manufacturers actually pay design engineers big bucks to sit around opulent conference rooms and come...
On The Road 3/27: 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum
By Peter Perrotta
Sometimes thoughts come easy. Other times, it’s like pulling teeth to find just the right phrase or combination of words that seem...
The 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited
By Peter Perrotta
With it’s second foray into the three row SUV segment, Subaru, this time, has come up smelling like roses.
In the Japanese auto...
ON THE ROAD 3/13: 2020 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe
By Peter Perrotta
Sometimes all there is to say is one simple word: “Wow!”
If there was a button for those life moments when exact words...