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2013 Ford Focus Review

The Ford Focus, a new model in 2012 is largely unchanged for 2013.  Which isn’t bad, it just means that a very good car has become just a little bit better. One of the best things about the Focus is it’s flexibility.  Available as either a 4-door hatchback or a 4-door sedan the Focus can […]

Consumer Reports versus Ford

Recently Consumer Reports made headlines based on their testing of two new Ford hybrids:  the C-MAX and the Fusion.  Both hybrids carry EPA mileage stickers claiming the vehicles average 47 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.  However, according to Consumer Reports, the Fusion averaged only 39 miles per gallon, the C-MAX 37. […]

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Review

In 2010 Volkswagen took a big gamble.  They introduced a new version of the Jetta designed to compete head to head with the Toyota Corolla.  The new Jetta has a lower price, a 4-cylinder engine for the least expensive Jetta S, and more standard equipment.  However, so far it doesn’t appear the gamble is paying off.  While the worldwide sales […]