Tim Plouff

  • Published
    May 22, 2020

    On the Road Review: Mazda CX-3

    CX-30 pricing starts at $23,000 for base, FWD models and climbs to $32,000 for the AWD Premium Package.

  • Published
    May 15, 2020

    On the Road Review: Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab Diesel

    For truck buyers out of the market for a few years, our reviewer thinks they may be shocked at the level of content in this Ram: Harman Kardon audio system, heated and cooled leather seating, surround-view camera system and a 12-inch vertical touchscreen.

  • Published
    April 24, 2020

    On the Road Review: Lexus RX350 F-Sport

    Lexus has redefined how drivers look at American luxury driving. The first generation of sedans were plush and wildly expensive but also well-built cars that delivered premium performance that cost far less than the competition.

  • Published
    April 17, 2020

    On the Road Review: Nissan Titan Pro-4X

    With more content, a lower starting price, plus the most powerful standard engine in the segment, Nissan is hoping to push its Titan full-size pickup truck up the sales charts in 2020

  • Published
    April 10, 2020

    On the Road Review: Ford Edge ST

    "Good size, great interior, driver-focused performance," says our reviewer, but he remains wary of redundant technology that adds to ever-increasing prices.

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  • Published
    April 3, 2020

    On the Road Review: Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Hybrid

    The new Aviator starts at $52,195 and climbs to the far side of $70,000 when fully optioned. So what do you get? Heated and cooled 30-way massage seats, 28-speaker audio system, air glide suspension, a dual panel sunroof, storage galore and a whole lot of power.

  • Published
    March 20, 2020

    On the Road Review: Subaru Outback Onyx Edition

    The 2020 Outback has a familiar chassis, but an upgraded, tech-rich interior, more rear seat space and greater cargo capacity help it retain the virtues that make this America’s favorite wagon.

  • Published
    March 13, 2020

    On the Road Quick Takes: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL & Hyundai Elantra Sport

    Winter brings us a pair of repeat visitors, a compact crossover plus a compact sedan— two of the hottest-selling auto segments. Which one fits your needs?

  • Published
    March 6, 2020

    On the Road Review: Toyota Prius XLE Hybrid AWD-e

    Since mass production started in 1997, Toyota has sold over 7 million Prius models worldwide. But with their hybrid technology expanded to other models, sales have declined. Is this new model with AWD worth it?

  • Published
    February 28, 2020

    On the Road Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited EcoDiesel

    Brand loyalty is always good for sales: FCA’s Jeep sold over 240,000 Wrangler’s in 2018, an astounding 50,000-unit gain. The new diesel model starts at $28,295 for 2-door models and got to over $56,000 for a full trim 4-door.