After showing its age for several years, Volvo decided it was time for changes to the XC60, a luxury midsize crossover sport utility vehicle. The full redesign arrived a year ago and Volvo did a little more tweaking with this year’s version of the XC60. The result is one very good SUV that has garnered […]
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2019 Kia Sorento versatile SUV
There’s annually subtle changes to this popular family-friendly sport utility vehicle. Rarely does Kia fail to at least tweak the latest version of the Sorento. And that’s certainly the case with the 2019 Kia Sorento. It’s been refreshed and now offers an eight-speed automatic transmission for the V6, a revised exterior, and more standard features, […]
2019 Acura RDX still top-notch SUV
While the previous incarnation of the Acura RDX didn’t inspire great enthusiasm, one would never know it by the sales figures. Introduced halfway through 2006, the luxury midsize sport utility vehicle has gradually gained in popularity. In 2015 it exceeded the 51,000 mark for the first time in sales and those numbers were matched the […]
2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback a hit
Give Toyota credit for making enough innovations that it now has a reputable Corolla hatchback. Squeezing into the lineup of the Japanese automaker is the all-new 2019 Toyota hatchback, which replaces the Corolla iM. Knowledgeable Toyota folks know the iM was a derivative of the unpopular Scion iM. Toyota shelved not only the iM, but […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe ideal ski destination
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is arguably the top luxury lodging destination in the Lake Tahoe region. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a great lodging option for the upcoming holiday season. As the only ski-in/ski-out destination in Lake Tahoe, families can enjoy ski valet services, award-winning dining and culinary offerings, […]
2019 Mazda Miata: still delivering fun
Even though changes have been made to the latest edition of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, its essence remains. This is a sports car that puts a high priority on fun. The Mazda Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in the convertible category for three decades. The lightweight roadster debuted in […]
Frisco Colorado a winter wonderland
Located in the heart of Summit County in Colorado, the Town of Frisco is known as The Main Street of the Rockies. Ideally positioned within 30 minutes of six renowned ski resorts, and bordered on three sides by public land, Frisco is the ideal base camp for a variety of winter activities. Vail Mountain is 30 […]
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe remodeled
Change has begun for Hyundai sport utility vehicles. Included in the transformation is the 2019 Santa Fe, previously an SUV that could transport five to seven people, depending on the model chosen. There’s no longer a third-row option with the Santa Fe. For 2019, Hyundai made the all-new Santa Fe a two-row, five-passenger, midsize crossover […]
Several changes for 2019 Honda Pilot
Three years ago, the Honda Pilot went through some major changes. Practically everything was new – engine, transmission, styling, and interior features. Although the Japanese automaker has made additional changes to its popular midsize crossover sport utility vehicle, the 2019 Honda Pilot is not dramatically different than the 2016 model. New this year is a […]
2019 Acura MDX solid luxury SUV
The stylish Acura MDX is quite a versatile, upscale sport utility vehicle. It can serve as a family-friendly vehicle that has three rows of seating and can haul up to seven people, providing appropriate transportation for kids and their many activities. But it can also be the cool SUV that one uses for the daily […]