Jimmy Lykens

Automotive Editor

Jimmy Lykens is a native of the coalfields of southern West Virginia, but he and his wife currently live in Nashville, TN and are expecting their first child.  Jimmy has been a lifelong auto and motorcycle enthusiast and writes many independent articles on both. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from Marshall University in Huntington, WV.

Recent Contributions by Jimmy

  • 2013 RAV4 EV Review

    May 16, 2013

    In the not-too-distant past, electric vehicles weren't the sort of thing anyone took very seriously. It's true that some of early incarnations of the automobile…

  • 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Review

    March 29, 2013

    When Japanese automakers first started bringing hybrids to the American market in the late 1990s, few of us imagined how quickly gas-electric technology would find…

  • 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Review

    March 21, 2013

    The 2014 Jaguar F-Type delivers on something that enthusiasts have been begging Jaguar to do for years: build another true, two-seat, rear-wheel drive sports car.…

  • 2013 Nissan NV Passenger NV3500 HD Review

    March 13, 2013

    For decades, the Ford E-series and Chevrolet Express have dominated the full-size van segment in the United States. Over the last few years, however, Mercedes-Benz…

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Review

    March 7, 2013

    In the competitive market of high-performance luxury sedans, the 2013 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG is among the most desirable—and expensive, with prices starting at $95,900…

  • 2014 Subaru Forester Review

    March 7, 2013

    When the Subaru Forester came to the US in 1998, it was one of the first small crossovers to hit dealer showrooms. Since then, however,…

  • 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Review

    March 7, 2013

    Unchanged from last year, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is the always-practical hatchback version of the Lancer sedan. Prices start at $18,495, so it won't…

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Review

    March 7, 2013

    If your thirst for a high-powered, luxury hard-top roadster is great, and your pockets deep, the Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG may be just what you're…

  • 2013 Infiniti M37x Review

    February 20, 2013

    Although U.S. sales weren't very high until a 2005 redesign, Infiniti's M-series has proven that it can offer luxury and performance in a fun-to-drive package…

  • 2013 Infiniti M56x Review

    February 20, 2013

    When traditionalists shop for large luxury sedans, many focus on time-tested offerings from Germany. These days, however, Japanese companies like Infiniti produce vehicles that compete…

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