Originally released in 1983, the Land Rover 110 was a large luxury SUV. Seven years later it was identified as the Defender and the brand lasted another 26 years before it was discontinued in 2016. However, its vanishing act was brief. The Defender returned globally in 2020 as an eye-catching SUV that was offered in […]
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New Kia K4 has big shoes to fill
Over the past five years, Kia has discontinued a pair of sedans that were both strong sellers during their era. Resisting the current automakers trend of phasing out sedan production in favor of SUVs, the South Korean company replaced two longtime sedans – Forte, Optima – with a pair of new ones. We previously drove the […]
Old-school sports car – Subaru BRZ
Looking for an entry-level sports car that provides an exciting ride and resides in the affordable category? Put the 2025 Subaru BRZ on the check-in-out list because it meets the above criteria. The BRZ sits low to the ground and was designed to provide excellent handling capability on challenging curvy roads. It may not possess […]
Ford Maverick appealing small truck
It’s difficult being in the overwhelming shadow of a celebrated group of trucks. But that’s the task facing the Ford Maverick, which was first introduced in June 2021. When most people think of Ford trucks, the F Series is what comes to mind. The legendary F Series includes the F-150, F-250 and F-350 models. These are big, […]
Meet classy Mercedes Cabriolet convertible
Although many people would classify the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet as a sports car, it’s officially listed as a midsize luxury coupe. The CLE brand arrived last year and replaced the C-Class and E-Class coupes and convertibles. It gave Mercedes a new, larger platform and combined its two-door models into a single one with the […]
Curry returns to celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe
Following a one-year absence, NBA icon Stephen Curry will be back playing golf this summer in Lake Tahoe. Curry, the 2023 American Century Championship winner, is back in the field to defend his title of two years ago in the 36th annual tournament that takes place July 9-13 at beautiful Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Curry was […]
Is Mustang losing mass appeal?
An American icon is losing its mass appeal. One of America’s most celebrated classic cars for roughly 60 years, fewer Mustangs are being sold these days. The engine growl is still omnipresent and the distinctive long hood and sloping fastback also remain, but the sales figures keep decreasing. Mustang purchases were 47,212 in 2024, its […]
Subaru Outback will shift to SUV look
Despite having a wagon-like body style, for years the Subaru Outback was classified as a midsize SUV. And that remains the case for the 2025 Subaru Outback, which retains that wagon-like appearance and the official SUV designation. However, a year from now the Outback configuration will become more upright and boxier, finally abandoning the sloped-roof […]
Check out Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Having the ability to identify subtle differences to arrive at an informed decision gets put to the test when shopping for a Kia Sorento. The popular three-row crossover midsize SUV comes with three choices – standard gas-powered model, a hybrid version, and a plug-in hybrid. There’s not a bad choice among the three. The Sorento […]
CX-50 hybrid joins Mazda’s SUV lineup
Introduced by Mazda roughly three years ago, the slightly larger CX-50 was considered an upgrade to the existing CX-5 SUV. The additional vehicle gave Mazda buyers another reason to stay put when shopping for a compact SUV. This year, a third reason to remain in the company’s sales lot was added – the unveiling of […]