Man critically injured, struck by vehicle outside of Oakland Starbucks during laptop theft

The morning of New Year’s Eve turned out to be not so cozy and bright for a man who visited Starbucks in the 2000 block of Mountain Blvd in Oakland, near the intersection of Antioch and Mountain streets. According to the police, he had his laptop stolen by at least one suspect. After the victim […]

Dennis Bindarau

01/01/2020

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: “new boy in town” making statement

Tested Model: 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Final assembly point: Japan, Takaoka plant MSRP: $23,100 Engine: 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with Hybrid Synergy Drive® Horsepower: 121 hp Torque: 105 lb-ft MPG per manufacturer: 53 city/52 highway/52 combined Our tested average MPG: 55-56 Fuel tank capacity: 11.4 gal It’s hard to tell you about the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid […]

Dennis Bindarau

11/08/2019

2020 Toyota Corolla: the all-new inside and out

Tested model: 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Final assembly point: Toyota, Aichi, Japan MSRP: $26,629.00 Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder Horsepower: 169 hp Torque: 151 lb-ft MPG: 31 city / 38 highway Tested average MPG: 33 Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 gal This all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla is not just a “visual makeup.” It’s been completely redesigned, now boasting a lot […]

Dennis Bindarau

10/11/2019

2019 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin | Review & Road Test

We had a chance to spend the whole month with the all-new Honda Africa Twin, and now this is the time to give you a full in-depth review. The all-new Africa Twin starts with a classic look. Google the original model and you’ll see how Honda was able to bring this “great classic style” using […]

Dennis Bindarau

07/28/2019

2019 Ford Expedition Limited Texas Edition review & road test

Did every single little kid had a dream about a huge toy vehicle that he would be dragging on the long, long rob? Your dreams become a reality when you see the all-new 2019 Ford Expedition Special Texas Edition. It’s the 4th generation that’s been proudly built in Louisville, Kentucky under Ford’s Kentucky “truck plant.” […]

Dennis Bindarau

07/19/2019

“Sleeping Beast” | 2019 Suzuki GSX-S1000 – full review & road test

In 2015 Suzuki made the legendary 2005-2008 GSX-R1000 reborn by simply using the same engine that’s been packed in the “less plastic and more technology” package. While utilizing the same great power plant, Suzuki keeps following the trend of the motorcycle world. At first sight, 2019 Suzuki GSX-S1000 looks like a smaller 600cc since you […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/27/2019

2020 Kia Telluride: when the market needs another painkiller

“Wow, that’s cool!” That’s exactly what you experience when you open the door for the first time. Very similar to what we saw with Kia Stinger where no one could expect so much for such a low price tag. Spoiler alert to other manufactures: Kia just nailed the mid-size SUV and you better get ready […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

2019 Toyota RAV4: “Make America square again!”

In 2018 Toyota managed to beat everyone, and sold 427,000 of RAV4’s, making it the best selling vehicle in the U.S. after pickup trucks. With this idea in mind, this 2019 Toyota RAV4 is getting more ‘roughness,’ to make it look like a “smaller pickup truck,” since being number one in their segment doesn’t look […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

2019 Toyota Mirai: it’s not easy to be a pioneer

Intro: The story is based on true events besides the parts where it’s truly fiction. Where do I find hydrogen? HEY PPL where is the nearest FCV station? Who? What? Clicking to the infotainment system that doesn’t work. In this case you have to read the manual to understand how it works and how you […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

Honda Clarity FCV review: more eco-friendliness, less sacrifice

In 2019, it appears most people still don't know what is hydrogen fuel, FCV (fuel cell vehicle) and, most importantly, where do we find a working FCV station? Taking into consideration all of the above, we've decided to test out the new Honda Clarity FCV and find out if hydrogen-fueled future is really worth it. Check our review and find out!

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019