A beautiful vehicle with grace and style, the Lexus RX 350 was always a sport utility vehicle almost universally admired by women. Chances are if you saw this midsize SUV on the road during the past two decades, it was almost always driven by a woman. But that trend may be changing since Lexus decided […]
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander affordable SUV
Looking for a deal on a new sport utility vehicle that can haul seven people? Cost-conscious car shoppers should give the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander a look because it can be driven off the dealer lot for a very reasonable price. The Outlander starts at $24,500 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded with amenities […]
2018 Acura TLX sporting stylish new look
It was a luxury sedan that was missing that luxury look. Now the Acura TLX has it, thanks to a modest redesign this year. There’s plenty of reasons to admire the 2018 Acura TLX. It rides quiet, is roomy, offers lots of cool features, passes the performance test, and now features an attractive look. The […]
Sporty 2017 Subaru BRZ
Are you looking for a sports car that is enjoyable to drive that won’t put a major dent in the bank account? The answer may come from an unlikely manufacturer: Subaru. The Japanese automaker has built its reputation on producing safety-conscious vehicles exclusively equipped with all-wheel drive. A two-door coup that seats four people, the […]
Added performance in 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
A mainstay in the Nissan lineup since 1986, the Pathfinder never really distinguished itself. It was mostly recognized as a cumbersome sport utility vehicle that didn’t have mass appeal. In recent years, the folks at Nissan gradually transformed the Pathfinder in the hopes of gaining admirers, thanks to some smart changes. The front-wheel drive Pathfinder […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan needs revamping
A peppy turbocharged engine is part of the new makeup for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The latest version of Volkswagen’s compact crossover sport utility vehicle is lighter and has discontinued two its models and replaced them with two new ones. Volkswagen made significant changes from the ground up on the “new” Tiguan. For 2017, VW […]
2017 Ford Fusion: Includes Hybrid model
Proceed with caution when car shopping for a Ford Fusion. There are several versions of the popular midsize sedan and all of them have a good upside. It didn’t take long for the Ford Fusion to gain popularity. The midsize sedan debuted in 2006 and 11 years later the vehicle is still competing with the […]
Greenhorn Creek Resort adds Bocce Ball
Not every golf course is just about golf. At Greenhorn Creek Resort, the people who frequent the Angels Camp facility can now enjoy one more activity: Bocce ball. Bocce ball has struck gold at Greenhorn Creek Resort. Already home to a Robert Trent Jones II championship layout that has served as its centerpiece since 1996, […]
2017 Kia Sorento has major versatility
Last year’s remodeling effort took the Kia Sorento to a higher level and gave it more credibility among a somewhat crowded group of midsize sport utility vehicles. Among the significant changes last year were adding a turbocharged four-cylinder engine to the lineup, upgrading the suspension and improving steering. The overall styling is also improved inside […]
2017 Genesis G80: Reasonably priced luxury sedan
With the goal of establishing a luxury brand, the folks at Hyundai decided to mirror its first two vehicles, a pair of well-received sedans that were part of its regular offerings. One of those luxury sedans is the 2017 Genesis G80, a successor to the Hyundai Genesis. The other sedan is the Genesis G90, an […]