I recently read an article about how most people choose white, black or silver cars -- in part because it helps with resale value.

Thankfully, the vehicle I will be reviewing here -- a “Plum Crazy” colored Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack -- does not fit in that category; I’m glad these kind of vehicles still exist, even if it is in limited numbers.

From the moment this purple rocket pulled up to my driveway, it was a blast to look at and even more of a blast to drive. It probably drew more stares and comments than any other vehicle I have driven this year, and is among the best looking in my opinion.

Here’s a full report on this unique sedan from Fiat Chrysler’s power-centric Dodge division.

For the past quarter-century, the words Buick and convertible weren’t to be found in the same sentence. It had been since the early 1990s (the Buick Reatta) that a convertible was produced by the brand, and it was not expected that would change considering how the brand has positioned itself in recent years as more focused on SUVs/crossovers.

Then came word of the pending arrival of the Buick Cascada, a brand-new convertible birthed out of GM’s European division, and everyone took notice. How would Buick do in their U.S. return to the world of convertibles -- big hit or bust?

I spent some time this summer behind the wheel of a Cascada, and I’m back with a full report on my experience and what you can expect from this unique offering.

The luxury vehicle class, more so than more pedestrian cars, is very much about brand loyalty. So anyone trying to make inroads needs to constantly be updating and improving their vehicles in order to stay relevant.

Such is the case with Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury brand, which continues to search for that magic bullet that will catapult it up toward the sales realms that the more well-known luxury brands can claim.

While I’ve have mixed experiences driving Infiniti sedans over the years, I’m a longtime fan of their SUV lineup. Several years ago, before all the name switching to the QX coding, I was an instant supporter of their brand-new three-row JX SUV, and recently drove the latest version of this vehicle -- the 2016 Infiniti QX60.

With exterior upgrades, plus a quieter and more insulated ride and a generally sportier feel to the ride, the changes are noticeable, but is it good enough to draw customers from the luxury competition?

“I’m going to drive THAT THING? This should be interesting”

That’s the thought that ran through my head when I first saw the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van pull up to my driveway …  

Until you see one of these vehicles up close, and see it side by side against regular vehicles, you can’t appreciate its size. This full-size van makes large SUVs look like small cars, and small cars look like toys to be flicked away with your finger.

With their vertical design, approaching the size of a UPS truck, and featuring comfortable seating for a dozen people plus a large storage area in the rear, they’re an amazing sight to see.

Say the word diesel these days and negative images come up to most people (what with that little VW scandal); but let it be known that diesel is by no means dead.

In fact, if you’re for looking diesel vehicles that deliver amazing fuel economy, there are some scandal-free options out there for you -- provided you have a few bucks.

In this case, make that a lot of bucks -- as I recently tested Land Rover’s 2016 Range Rover HSE Td6, which I can honestly say is among the most impressive vehicles I’ve driven in recent years -- diesel or otherwise.