What are the upper limits of performance? One might assume the German auto manufacturer is trying to find out with the development of the 2024 BMW XM. How’s this for performance? The Red Label version of the XM was introduced this year. Buckle up tight in the Red Label because this plug-in hybrid, luxury SUV […]
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Subaru Forester SUV receives upgrade
Subaru owners are typically a loyal bunch. Once the initial purchase is made, the relationship with their vehicle is a long one – often lasting through roughly 200,000 miles. And when the union concludes, the next car purchase is often another Subaru. At or near the top of Subaru’s most popular vehicle list is the […]
Kia unveils new all-electric EV9
Electric vehicles continue to evolve. One primary example is the 2024 Kia EV9, a family-focused EV that’s a midsize crossover SUV with three rows of seating. Making its debut this year, the EV9 has an affordable starting price around $54,900 and can climb just under $74,000. Its electric three-row competitors include the Mercedes Benz EQB […]
Does Bronco Sport need refinement?
Hoping to cash in on the name and compete with more conventional compact SUVs, Ford introduced the Bronco Sport three years ago. What differentiates the Bronco Sport from the traditional Bronco? They vary in size, capability and target audiences. The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport we sampled is a compact crossover SUV that the company says […]
BMW X5 M has distinct new color
It doesn’t take long to accurately assess this large, heavy SUV that’s ridiculously quick. Yet the exhilarating speed wasn’t the most startling aspect of the 2024 BMW X5 M. For me, and many strangers who shared their thoughts, it was the color. In my roughly 25 years of reviewing automobiles, I don’t think there was […]
Land Rover Defender rugged luxury SUV
What’s most interesting regarding the 2024 Land Rover Defender is its dual personality. It’s an SUV with two unique qualities. The midsize luxury SUV can serve as an extremely capable off-road vehicle and also make a solid case for being a suitable every-day vehicle. The Defender is standardly equipped with two rows and seats five, […]
New Toyota Highlander is Grand
Indeed, the new Highlander is pretty grand. At its core, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is basically a larger version of the popular SUV that’s been around for more than two decades. The Grand Highlander hybrid is a midsize SUV that has a length of 201.4 inches compared to the Highlander’s 197.4 inches. Even though […]
Honda Odyssey still excellent minivan
We totally get it – some people (raise your hand men) cringe at the thought of owning and driving a minivan. But if you’ve got multiple kids and carpooling is part of the weekly routine, the Odyssey is certainly a great way to go. The sliding side doors are a major plus and the cargo […]
New faces at American Century golf in Tahoe
Although last year’s winner – Stephen Curry – won’t be around to defend his title, there’s still a large group of athletes and celebrities playing in the 35th annual American Century Championship, July 10-14 at Edgewood Tahoe. Tournament play is preceded by a Wednesday practice round and the Thursday Celebrity-Am, July 10-11. Curry will be […]
Tough competition for Acura TLX
Acura unveiled the TLX in 2015 as a replacement for the TL and TSX sedans. Good move – neither one was moving the needle in a tough field of midsize luxury sedans. Nearly a decade later, the TLX isn’t faring all that well either. Sales dipped to an all-time low of 11,508 in 2022. Although […]