Last year, Lexus bid farewell to the popular LS 460 and unveiled the all-new LS 500, an elegant full-size luxury sedan. We sampled the gas-powered LS 500 a year ago and this year we spent a week with the 2019 Lexus LS 500 hybrid. The latest version of the LS has a rather bold exterior […]
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Lexus UX 250h sporty new SUV
From this vantage point, the opinion has always been that Toyota and its luxury brand – Lexus – has always excelled in the sport utility vehicle category. The first SUV sampled here many years ago was the Toyota Landcruiser. Impressed with its overall makeup and a few other subsequent SUV samplings from the Japanese automaker, […]
Kia Soul continues as top seller
Among the innovative boxy vehicles that were introduced around a decade ago, only one survivor remains – the Kia Soul. We bid farewell to the Honda Element, Nissan Cube and Scion xB, but the Soul has not only survived, it has thrived. Often identified for its “toaster-shaped” look, the Soul has been a huge success. […]
Redesign adds AWD to 2019 Mazda3
Mazda engineers are known for pushing the envelope in the search for something more innovative and interesting than its competitors. With that in mind, the Japanese automaker has equipped the popular 2019 Mazda3 with a novel new feature – all-wheel drive (AWD). With the exception of the front-wheel drive base sedan, every other Mazda3 trim […]
Mother’s Day at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
Mother’s Day is a special time to spend with family. And a Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe getaway can make the day even more special. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, there is the opportunity to treat mom to a luxurious weekend getaway at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. It remains the first and only AAA Five Diamond resort in […]
Affordable 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
The most endearing thing about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander? The compact sport utility vehicle can be driven off the dealer lot for a very reasonable price. Cost-conscious car shoppers should give the Outlander a look because it starts at approximately $24,800 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded with amenities can be purchased for […]
2019 Lexus RX 400hL accommodating SUV
Large snowflakes were cascading down in regular intervals, making the driving a little hazardous on a spring ski trip to Lake Tahoe. However, thanks to the efficiency of the 2019 Lexus RX 400hL, the tricky road conditions were never an issue. The midsize hybrid sport utility vehicle was up to the task, it’s standard all-wheel […]
2019 Honda Insight a solid hybrid
This was not what the executives at Honda anticipated happening when the Insight was first introduced to the American public. In December 1999, the Japanese automaker unveiled the Insight as the first-ever hybrid in North America. Touting its outrageous fuel economy and banking on its quirky appearance, Honda was prepared to reap the benefits as […]
2019 Hyundai Kona appealing subcompact SUV
There are so many crossover sport utility vehicles on the roadways these days it’s hard to keep track of them all. Many of them are subcompact crossover SUVs, which are the latest craze among car buyers looking for versatility, a little sportiness, and a reasonable price. A year ago, the Hyundai Kona entered the scene. […]
2019 Kia K900 cool luxury sedan
Are you looking for a luxury sedan that won’t break the bank? Kia believes it has just the car for you. The 2019 Kia K900, a sedan with some fine qualities, comes at an appealing sticker price – approximately $60,000. Despite the appealing price, there’s reasons to be extremely wary of pulling the trigger on […]