The Ford Mustang has truly been one of America’s iconic cars for the past 54 years. And with a purposeful new redesign three years ago, there’s little doubt that the Mustang has picked up some additional admirers. The winning formula for more than a half century remains unchanged: The Mustang is a fast muscle car […]
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2018 Nissan Armada redesign a hit
Historically, changes have not been part of the playbook for the Nissan Armada. Too many years Nissan decided to stay put instead of making alterations on its full-size sport utility vehicle. And by doing nothing, Nissan was also doing nothing to grow its Armada sales. From 2004 to 2007 Nissan sold between approximately 31,600 to […]
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan enhanced by redesign
If the Volkswagen Tiguan didn’t interest you in the past, perhaps it’s time to take a second look. The Tiguan, a compact sport utility vehicle, is fully redesigned for 2018 and the changes are quite noticeable. The compact SUV class has widened and grown in stature since Tiguan joined the game nine years ago. A […]
2018 VW Beetle Dune features peppy turbo engine
Although certainly not the vehicle of choice for everyone, there’s no denying that the Volkswagen Beetle Dune possesses both style and personality. The Volkswagen “bug” has long been labeled a cute car; and that hasn’t changed. Many women still swoon at the sight of the modern-day beetle, a somewhat quirky car that has retained its […]
2018 Volvo XC90 luxurious SUV
There are plenty of reasons to be enamored with the 2018 Volvo XC90, a sophisticated luxury crossover sport utility vehicle. First off, it’s a very attractive vehicle with a bold, yet classy look that would make any owner proud to have the XC90 parked in the driveway for the neighbors to admire. For technological geeks, […]
2018 Toyota RAV4 top-selling compact SUV
Americans love compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the American market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader for more than two decades. […]
2018 Genesis G90: Luxury sedan, reasonable price
The goal was to establish a luxury brand, so the folks at Hyundai decided the most simplistic way to begin the process was by not creating anything entirely new. Why do that when the Korean automaker could just mirror its first two high-end vehicles, a pair of well-received sedans that were part of its regular […]
2018 Mazda CX-3: Subcompact SUV or hatchback?
My first thought after seeing the 2018 Mazda CX-3: Is this really a sport utility vehicle? It looks more like a tall hatchback than a subcompact SUV. The CX-3 is comparable to the highly praised CX-5 SUV, but it’s is definitely not a smaller version of Mazda’s compact SUV. Is there a strategy behind Mazda […]
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: still an affordable SUV
Cost-conscious car shoppers should give the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander a look because it can be driven off the dealer lot for a very reasonable price. The Outlander starts at approximately $24,800 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded with amenities can be purchased for under $33,000. That’s pretty affordable for an SUV that can […]
Toyota C-HR: stylish new subcompact SUV
When the Scion brand was discontinued in August 2016 by Toyota, the Japanese automaker found itself in a little dilemma. The lingering question became what was Toyota going to do with some of the vehicles it developed for Scion, which was known for its quirky-looking vehicles that were designed primarily for young car buyers? One […]