Steven Bochenek 
It’s nice to be inconspicuously spoiled. Far from ostentatious, the BMW 535i with xDrive quietly hollers its way around town. Indeed, beyond its logo, a casual viewer probably wouldn’t know it’s a luxury performance sedan. Until they either got in it, or were passed by it in a turn. In … Read More
The BMW 535i provides a smooth, stable ride that spoils the driver with a feeling of exceptional control. But its xDrive? In the past I’ve questioned the need for all-wheel drive in the city. It adds weight, creating a need for more power, fuel and hence expense. However, this weekend … Read More
Get our free daily email, and access to special features, by signing up here. This week’s column was going to be a review of the 2010 Toyota Corolla. But given the week that the world’s largest automobile manufacturer just had, failing to mention the sticky accelerator issue within some of … Read More
Get our free daily email, and access to special features, by signing up here. Experiencing another culture is among the best parts of vacationing. Experiencing that culture from behind the wheel? Not always. Case in point: the scenic countryside in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Napolean standardized traffic in continental Europe, decreeing that … Read More
To parade their green virtue, many hybrid crossovers and SUVs plaster their outer panels with the HYBRID word. The Lexus RX450h is not only a quiet drive; it’s understated. Subtler declarations of its dual power sources quietly flank its passenger doors, only once: HYBRID. So you can imagine my surprise … Read More
