Ted Laturnus • Troy Media Digital Solutions

The 2019 Ford Expedition is big on features – and just plain big

Reading Time: 4 minutes Comfortable, stable, accommodating and roomy, it’s the state of the art for full-size SUVs

Is the golden age of show and shines coming to an end?

Reading Time: 4 minutes The people who attend these events – and those who bring the cars – are getting older

Honda CR-V a treat to drive in almost every way

Reading Time: 4 minutes The unresponsive transmission takes a great deal of the joy out of this otherwise practical, pleasurable small SUV

Power plant sets Mazda CX-5 apart from competition

The powertrain in the 2019 Mazda CX-5 is spirited, well-behaved and thrifty. It has all kinds of punch and reserve power, and is a nice match for this compact utility vehicle.

Reading Time: 4 minutes No one wants surprises in this market. The practical, well-thought-out model will win the race every time. This fits the bill

Forget about speeders, let’s crack down on driving while phoning

Reading Time: 4 minutes You just don’t have the necessary eye-hand-ear co-ordination to drive and carry on a conversation at the same time, not even if you’re using Bluetooth

Mazda CX-3 is a sport cute built for urban driving

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s a little twitchy at highway speed but around town it’s nimble, easy to manoeuvre and simple to park

Five things that changed the classic car hobby

For older collectible cars, like this Triumph 1800 Roadster, maintenance can be an issue. Lots of parts are simply unavailable and the quality of original equipment manufacturer and new old stock replacement parts can be iffy.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Electronic ignitions, new carburetors, synthetic lubricating fuels, eBay and collector car insurance all play a role

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a straightforward value

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe does exactly what it’s supposed to: provide comfortable, driver-friendly transport, with a reasonable (depending on the model and trim level) price tag.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mid-size SUV offers high standard equipment level, driver-friendliness and a high degree of usability

The eBay car lot offers plenty of vehicles, but beware shipping costs

I listed this Triumph TR4A sports car with six photos for about US$30. If you’re a buyer, it costs nothing to bid, but expect to pay shipping charges. The Triumph was sold three times, but shipping costs cancelled two of the sales and the third buyer wanted to see the car first.

Reading Time: 4 minutes A few things you should know before you start shopping for your next car through the online giant

The 2019 Honda Ridgeline is a pleasure to drive

The second-generation Ridgeline has been normalized and made much more traditional in appearance. Honda kept the driveability and usability in the 2019 version, but styled it more in line with what we associate with a contemporary North American pickup truck. Only better.

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s civilized, practical and, as far as it goes, rugged. Score another one for Honda

Author: Ted Laturnus