“2019 Jaguar i-Pace EV400 HSE” An Electrifying, Stealthy Luxo-Cat OVERVIEW The iconic Jaguar marque has leaped into the future with its first ever purely electric vehicle – the 2019 Jaguar i-Pace EV400, which comes in three grade or trim levels: the base S; upscale SE; and top grade HSE….
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer We were disappointed to see so many automakers dropping diesel engine cars and light trucks over the last few years. We’ve advocated diesel engines because of their better fuel economy numbers and good performance. Plus, scientific studies have shown that properly configured diesel engines are cleaner than gasoline engines….
“2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury” Iconic Discovery models all-new for 2017 The latest iteration of the Land Rover Discovery (2017) represents the launch of the model’s fifth generation and displays a smoother, more futuristic design form. It moves away from the earlier boxy design forms of the old LR3 and LR4 images to a…
By Bill & Barbara Schaffer Shelton, Wash. – In NWAPA Mudfest 2016 — Part 1 we reviewed the Outdoor Activity Vehicles from the Compact Utility, Premium Compact Utility and Family categories. In Part 2 we feature the Premium, Extreme Capability and Pickup categories. This year’s program was held at the Ridge Motorsports Park in…
By Bill Schaffer Sedona, Ariz. – I have long been an advocate of diesel power, and still am, even with the recent Volkswagen diesel-gate situation. That’s the second time in recent history diesel power has ended up with a black eye – first time was when General Motors tried diesel in the 1970s and 1980s….
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Lexington, KY — Land Rover invited us to join them at the annual Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event in Lexington and it turned out to be one of the most interesting and fun programs we’ve been to in our 24 years in the automotive journalism business. Here are the details on…
“2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport” Setting the tone for a new generation of Premium SUVs Reykjavik, Iceland – Land Rover reaches “Above and Beyond” with the all-new Land Rover Discovery Sport, which positions itself in the leisure family of Land Rover’s three-pillar brand structure: Range Rover (Luxury), Discovery (Leisure) and Defender (Dual-purpose)….
A Great Highway Cruiser that Climbs Rocks, Too. There are certain vehicles we get to drive that we’d love to just keep in our garage on a more permanent basis. The Range Rover is a perfect example. We do have a little disagreement on which model, however. Barbara’s favorite is the top of the line…
