After manufacturing generations of vehicles with rather understated exteriors, Lexus has suddenly drifted away from its comfort zone and is designing some edgy cars. The problem with edgy is there’s two sides of the coin. While a particular design might be appealing to one person, it can totally offend another, which in the car business […]
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Hyundai Santa Fe features two diverse models
For years now Hyundai has gotten very good at delivering the goods throughout its vehicle line-up. The South Korean auto manufacturer has crafted a winning formula that includes attractive styling, lots of value, affordable pricing, and a killer warranty on its drivetrain – 10 years, 100,000 miles. One of Hyundai’s more impressive vehicles is the […]
Acura RDX remains high-quality SUV
On a recent vacation, cruising along the interstates, city streets, near the Puget Sound waterways, and mountainous terrain in the Seattle region was an effortless chore for the 2017 Acura RDX. The RDX is a very stream-lined, attractive, luxury crossover sport utility vehicle that thankfully supplied plenty of comfort and convenience as my wife and […]
New Hyundai Elantra resembles midsize sedan
No excuses required if you fail to recognize the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. A redesign took away the vehicle’s somewhat bold curves and replaced them with a more conservative look that resembles the popular midsize Hyundai Sonata. For knowledgeable Hyundai folks, that means the new bolder designed Elantra went from being an appealing looking compact sedan […]
Kia Forte continues to gain in esteem
Redesigned two years ago, the Kia Forte got noticed right away. There was a lot to like – it was longer, lower and wider than previous models, and the result was a roomier interior, which is always a good thing for a compact vehicle. Almost universally across the board, Kia keeps improving its brand. The […]
Honda Accord Remains Top-Notch Hybrid
If you missed seeing the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid, no worries because there wasn’t one. Honda switched the production to Japan a year ago and took a year off from manufacturing its popular hybrid model. The Honda Accord Hybrid is back for 2017 and frankly better than ever. Among the changes for the gasoline-electric powertrain, […]
Mitsubishi Outlander an affordable SUV
Cost-conscious car shoppers seeking a vehicle that can haul seven people will be pleased to see this news. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, a sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating, can be driven off the dealer lot for a reasonable price. The Outlander starts at $22,995 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded […]
Revised Lexus RX 350 features controversial new grille
Although enamored with this Lexus model in previous years, the thinking here was the Lexus RX was a luxury, midsize crossover sport utility vehicle that was designed for women. It featured an elegant appearance that drew the attention of women like a huge sale at the local mall. So it was extremely surprising when the […]
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: pleasing new redesign
A year ago, the folks at Hyundai redesigned the Sonata, making improvements to the popular midsize family sedan that has been inching its way up the ladder for a while and now resides among the heavyweights in the class. However, the redesign didn’t include the Sonata Hybrid, which remained basically the same. Making amends, the […]
Honda CR-V remains popular compact SUV
When it debuted in 1997, the Honda CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people instantly loved. And because the CR-V was universally admired, it quickly placed other manufacturers in copy-cat mode. Although it’s been nearly 20 years since the unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover […]