Midway through the Kia lineup of traditional sedans lies the K5, a front-wheel-drive four-door that exudes style and evokes sportiness just standing still. It replaces the Optima sedan, which had done yeoman duty for Kia the past two decades. The opportunity to drive the 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD, dressed…
Proffit at the Wheel: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
Now in its 12th iteration, Toyota’s Corolla model has been around about as long as Toyota has marketed its cars in the United States. At one time it was the smallest Toyota available but is now the best-selling compact sedan in the company’s lineup—and worldwide. Corolla is also available as…
Proffit at the Wheel: Mazda CX-30
One of the most enticing introductions at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show was Mazda’s unveiling of its new subcompact crossover, the CX-30. A wee bit larger than its CX-3 (likely leaving the market soon) and a smidgen smaller than the CX-5, the CX-30 then evoked style and power certain…