2019 Nissan Murano SL FWD in “Sunset Drift” orange (a $395 option)
2019 Nissan Murano SL FWD
Class: Midsize Crossover
Miles Driven: 89
Fuel Used: 5.1 gallons
Review Flashback! 2006 Cadillac XLR
2006 Cadillac XLR
In terms of total production, Cadillac’s second attempt to sell a modern-era 2-seat sports car was less successful than its first effort. Indeed, the total build of 1986-1993 Allantés came to 21,430–almost 5000 units more than our topic here: the 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR. But in the case of Cadillac sports cars, sales volume may not be the best measure of success.
2019 Hyundai Elantra Limited in Scarlet Red
2019 Hyundai Elantra Limited
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 615
Fuel used: 19.8 gallons
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
by Don Sikora II
Note: The following story was excerpted from the October 2018 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.
Remember how Dodge’s new-for-2015 Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats were headline grabbers with their 707-hp supercharged Hemi V-8s? Now that’s yesterday’s news, and the story Dodge is selling for 2018 stars an 840-horsepower Challenger. Let that 840 number soak in as we consider the latest Future Collectibles pick, the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon.
2019 Maserati Levante GTS in Grigio
2019 Maserati Levante GTS
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover
Miles driven: 169
Fuel used: 11.9 gallons
I am a shade under 6 feet, 7 inches tall. No, I don’t play basketball. Yes, the weather up here is fine… ha-HA! Good one. Now that that’s out of the way, let me pass on a few pointers I’ve picked up over the course of 17 years of test-driving new cars and trucks. If you or your loved ones are long of limb, these might help you out the next time you’re car shopping.
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring in Machine Gray Metallic (a $600 option; includes Auburn Nappa leather)
2019 Mazda MX-5 RF Grand Touring
Class: Sporty/Performance Car
Miles Driven: 475
Fuel Used: 13.8 gallons
1980 Mercury Bobcat
There are few emotional influences more powerful than nostalgia. To hear my mother tell it, for example, everything was better in the old country. Given the fact that mom’s childhood home lacked electricity, indoor plumbing, and access to Netflix, I’m pretty sure the fog of time is clouding her judgement somewhat.
Test Drive: 2019 BMW M5 Competition
2019 BMW M5 Competition in Donington Grey Metallic
2019 BMW M5 Competition
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles Driven: 288
Fuel Used: 15.8 gallons
Test Drive: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited in Magnetic Gray Metallic
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD
Class: Compact Crossover
Miles Driven: 448
Fuel Used: 17.6 gallons
