Debuting five years ago, the Kia Telluride has been a major success for the South Korean automaker. Many automotive expects label it the top three-row midsize SUV on the market today. The Telluride stands out due to its smooth ride quality, spacious interior, solid performance, and a third row that can accommodate adult-size passengers, a […]
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Ford Mustang – muscle car for the ages
One iconic American pony/muscle car has departed and another fades away a year from now. And that leaves one vehicle remaining from an esteemed group – the Ford Mustang. The Mustang has been one of America’s classic cars for 60 years. A primary rival, the performance-laden Dodge Challenger was discontinued this year after competing with […]
BMW X7 an outstanding luxury SUV
One of the most recognizable brands in the world, BMW waited longer than other luxury manufacturers to delve into SUV production. But once it did in 1999, the results were significant. The German automaker fills the gaps with all sizes of SUVs. Its largest entry is the X7, an SUV that was introduced in 2019 […]
2024 Subaru Crosstrek redesign
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrived with the alluring tag of having a full redesign. What we quickly discovered is the changes aren’t very noticeable. Unfortunately, Subaru didn’t address their most glaring weakness – performance. Essentially, nothing has changed in either engine. We’ve been test-driving various Subaru vehicles for more than 20 years and one annoying […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge caters to your pet
There are many luxury locations for guests to lodge in the Lake Tahoe region. And there’s at least one noteworthy luxury location for your pet as well. The Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge is frequently recommended by veterinarians and pet owners in the Truckee and Greater North Lake Tahoe area. It’s a great spot for skiers or […]
Grand Cherokee L has third row
Two years ago, Jeep gave its followers one more reason to purchase the rugged, versatile SUV. It added a third row of seating. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a midsize SUV that provides three rows of seating. The family-focused vehicle now seats up to seven people, and does it with a good amount […]
Will Tonale increase Alfa Romeo’s U.S. sales?
An Italian auto manufacturer, Alfa Romeo longs for success in the U.S. Thus far, those efforts are meager. However, the luxury vehicle company is hoping its fate in the U.S. receives a suitable boost from the introduction of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, a plug-in hybrid crossover SUV. While the Tonale receives many plaudits from […]
2024 Grand Highlander adds more space
Have you noticed something different regarding the Toyota Highlander this summer? The Japanese automaker released a version of next year’s model prematurely and it’s much larger than its predecessor. Say hello to the new 2024 Grand Highlander, which is essentially a stretched version of the popular Highlander that has enjoyed wonderful success since it was […]
Redesign improves Prius Prime
Apparently, many people pay attention to the Toyota Prius. We spent a week with the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime and lost count of how many people wanted to discuss its redesign. Toyota engineered a full redesign on the compact sedan, including the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid version sampled here. Always a bit pokey in the […]
Mazda unveils CX-90 plug-in hybrid
Mazda not only decided to part ways with the popular CX-9 SUV, it replaced it with a large crossover SUV whose offerings include a plug-in hybrid. We test drove the 2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for a week and came away impressed by its overall quality. The new SUV, which also is offered as […]