The Perfect Choice

Juan G. Robbin
BMW M5 Sedan (2018)

Car companies are like people, there are times we simply aren’t as laser focused as we should be and after a while, those that know you, will notice. Take the M5 for example, during the first two generations, this mid-sized sedan, wrote the book on what an uber-sedan should be. Agile, sharp, direct, incredibly capable, yet mature and elegant. Regrettably, the last couple of iterations, not so much, as BMW seems to have been enamored with the idea of bigger is better. The BMW faithful moaned and complained and guess what, Munich listened and they delivered. Enter the 2018 M5 and finally, the focus and the execution is laser-like once again. Welcome back BMW, we’ve missed you. Read more →

Wow!

Juan G. Robbin

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody (2018)

Yes, I kept repeating that word over and over during my all-too-brief week with this outrageous 21st century muscle car. It all started when the person that dropped off the car said, “you get the red key!” At first, I didn’t get it, then I saw what was parked outside and I simply smiled. What does the red key do? Read on. Read more →

Yes, It’s Electric and It’s Misunderstood

Juan G. Robbin

Smart Fortwo Passion Electric Drive Cabriolet (2018)

Like a middle child, the Smart Fortwo Electric is clearly misunderstood. Why? Simply because most people are unrealistic as to the expectations of having a fully electric car. In reality, most of the daily needs can be done seamlessly by a car like the Smart Fortwo. The idea was for me to use only this car the entire week I had it and with its 57-mile range, it would be a challenge, or so I thought. Read more →

Ridiculous and we love it!

Juan G. Robbin

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2018)

Imagine taking a traditional SUV, put in the now famous Hellcat 6.2 liter 707 HP motor, upgraded Brembo brakes, gorgeous 20” wheels shod with high performance, low profile tires and what do you get? A mix of Nirvana and Insanity! I simply kept mumbling the word Insanity! Over and over. I hope the guys in the white coats did not overhear me. Read more →

A Luxury Sedan Option that is Gaining Fast!

Juan G. Robbin

Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate (2018)

The all new G80 mid-sized sedan is without a doubt, the best effort yet Hyundai has made to seriously play with the luxury big boys from Japan, Germany and even the United States. This didn’t come over night, as Hyundai has previously had several luxury sedans with their 1st and 2nd generation Genesis as well as the Equus and the new G80 and G90 are the latest offerings from Hyundai’s high-end line which became a stand-alone brand in 2016. Think Lexus and Toyota. Read more →