Model Tested: Toyota Corolla XSE Engine: 1.8-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder; 140 horsepower; 126 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Continuously variable automatic EPA Ratings: 28/city, 35/highway, 31/combined Base Price: $22,680 As Tested: $23,545 Overview: Everyone knows when it comes to reliability, Toyotas are bulletproof. While the … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Genesis G80, AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter V6 twin turbo; 365 horsepower; 376 pound-feet of torque Transmission: 8-speed Shiftronic automatic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base Price: $57,750 As Tested: $58,725 Overview: Genesis is to Hyundai what Lexus is to … read more

Jim Sullivan, of Jim’s Classic Garage in Gig Harbor, is literally a walking encyclopedia of automotive knowledge. So we thought picking his brain about what to look for when buying a classic vehicle would be a “public service” to those considering getting into … read more

One of the fun things about writing this column is that from issue to issue, I never know exactly what I will encounter on a visit to Jim’s Classic Garage in Gig Harbor. This month is a great example. In the shop was … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder — 155 HP; 148 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA Ratings: 26/city, 33/highway, 29/combined Base Price: $32,620 As Tested: $33,885 Overview: The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Engine: 2-liter turbo, 16-valve, DOHC, dual VVT-IW — 235 HP; 258 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, w/dynamic torque control AWD EPA Ratings: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $38,585 As Tested: $46,439 Overview: The 2017 Lexus … read more

Everyone has heard of BMW, which stands for Bavarian Motor Works. But how many of you have ever heard of an EMW, which is short for Eisenach Motor Works? Not many, we’d hazard to guess. But here’s the story on this rare brand. … read more