
Thom Blackett
Thom is a lifelong car nut, owning cars ranging from Datsuns to Mustang GTs and, currently, a Hemi-powered Ram 1500. He has spent the past 15 years writing objective, thorough vehicle reviews and consumer-focused feature articles for Autobytel.com, Kelley Blue Book, The Boston Globe, Cars.com, and other leading websites and publications.
Articles written by this author:

2014 Chevrolet Impala Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
The 2014 Impala attract[ed] the attention of more than a few rubberneckers…. Some applauded the Impala’s styling, others like...
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2014 Kia Sorento Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Though a heavy right foot often precludes me from enjoying fuel economy on par with the EPA estimates, my Sorento actually ov...
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2013 Honda Civic Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Over the course of hundreds of miles driven throughout northern New England, I found the Civic's little four-banger to be ide...
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2013 RAM 1500 Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Wide and offering multiple adjustments, the heated and cooled front seats were more inviting than any chair I have at home...

2013 Nissan Altima Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
After a week and lots of miles behind the wheel, my inner enthusiast and roadtripper considered the V6-powered Altima to be t...
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2013 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Out on the road, the new RAV4 doesn’t feel particularly quick, but the little 4-banger does provide plenty of oomph for confi...
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2013 Ford Escape Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
When planting the gas pedal from a dead stop, there was a slightly delayed response, but in normal driving the lack of lag ma...
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