Reviews
Product Review: Handpresso Auto In-Car Espresso Maker
I have to begin this product review with a bit of a confession: I hate the taste of coffee and have never had a shot of espresso. That may perhaps make me the least-qualified...
Review: 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport AWD
Apparently, Lexus is tired of its reputation as the purveyor of cushy, soft luxury cars. Some buyers really do put a priority over comfort - not to stereotype, but they are...
Product Review: A/C Pro Do-It-Yourself Air Conditioning Recharge
We've tested many products over the years; some are very good and worth the asking price (such as Drop Stop, which my wife reminds me regularly we need to get another of) and some...
First Drive: 2014 BMW 328d Prototype (Diesel)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the mean commute time (to travel to work, not roundtrip) among U.S. workers was 25.1 minutes in 2011 which is about 15 miles. I drive more...
First Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 4×4
In the past, before pickup trucks meant big business and billions of dollars in profits for their makers, pickups changed generations at a glacially slow pace. GM's full-size...
First Drive: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited (7-Passenger)
Remember the Hyundai Veracruz? It was Hyundai's Lexus RX-ish three-row crossover (though the RX that it looked like never had more than two rows of seats) that was a slow...
Product Review: Drop Stop
They say that you often don't know what you had until it's gone. Such is the case with Drop Stop, a simple device that we were asked to sample more than a year ago, but kind of...
Product Review: Passport 8500 X50 Radar/Laser Detector With SmartCord Live
You may not believe this about a guy who runs a website about cars, but I have been pulled over from time to time for exceeding the posted speed limit. I've actually been pretty...
Review: 2013 Ford Taurus SEL FWD
Though I rarely watch it anymore, I'm a fan of The Simpsons. Fox's long-running animated sitcom about a "typical" American family is currently in its 24th season, so for 24...
Review: 2013 Ford Flex Limited AWD
Here at Full Metal Autos, the Ford Flex holds a special place in our hearts. I've personally reviewed two of them, and we ended up getting one as a long-term tester (thanks to...