Previously an uninspiring competitor to the top-selling compact crossover sport utility vehicles, the Hyundai Tucson now finds itself situated among the heavyweights in the class. Three years ago, the South Korean auto manufacturer gave the Tucson a smart redesign that added more style, sophisticated technology, a better choice of engines, and bumped up the fuel […]
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Honda HR-V solid small SUV
Honda was thinking small but acting big when introducing its new subcompact crossover sport utility vehicle several years ago. The subcompact SUV class was a relatively new endeavor and the Japanese automaker was happy to report the Honda HR-V found a niche right away. Sales of the HR-V were 33,064 in 2016 and the numbers […]
Toyota RAV4 tames the Rockies
Any vehicle, large or small, will encounter extreme challenges when traveling through the majestic mountains of Colorado. Naturally, some vehicles make the arduous journey from Denver to Southwest Colorado easier for a variety of reasons. One of those vehicles is the 2019 Toyota RAV4, a five-passenger crossover sport utility vehicle that delivered solid handling, performance and […]
The lovable Mazda Miata
Clearly, the loveable Mazda Miata continues its mass appeal to U.S. car buyers. In 2017, Mazda reported 11,294 sales for the Miata, its most since 2007. Although sales dipped in 2018, the nearly 9,000 models that were sold is still quite good. The Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in […]
Lexus LC 500 luxury coup a stunner
The Lexus LC 500 is visually stunning, which is why it regularly receives admiring looks from men, women and people of all ages. This luxury sport coup sits low and long and the bright red colored model really enhances its visual appeal, yet so does the black LC 500 that was driven here for a […]
Lots of green with 2019 Honda Clarity
There are three versions of the front-wheel drive 2019 Honda Clarity, a relatively new sedan that gives new meaning to the term “green.” The Japanese automaker is offering the Clarity as an electric vehicle (EV), a fuel-cell model, and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will be the primary focus of this review. Honda […]
Hyundai Ioniq fantastic on fuel economy
Anyone interested in purchasing the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq better be proficient at decision making. That’s required, because the Ioniq comes in three distinct models – and all three of them are appealing. The Ioniq is the first vehicle worldwide that’s available with three different types of electrified powertrains on the same platform. Heading into the […]
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid a solid minivan
Say hello to the Chrysler Pacifica, a minivan that could put a little dent in the sales of the two industry leaders – Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Chrysler did a nice job of creating its relatively new minivan. It features a light, yet solid body structure with a sleek, stylish exterior, and features an […]
Say goodbye to Volkswagen Beetle
Have we seen the last of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle? For the second time in seven decades, the folks at Volkswagen are bidding farewell to this cute, two-door sedan that has won the hearts of many during its long run. If you have plans to purchase a new Beetle, better do it now. The 2019 […]
2019 Volkswagen Jetta gets redesign
Let’s face it, this is not the most exciting car in the Volkswagen lineup. It’s tough to exhibit a lot of enthusiasm for the Jetta, a solid yet very unspectacular compact sedan. However, this somewhat stodgy sedan has made the folks at Volkswagen tons of money over nearly four decades. The Jetta was introduced to […]