The folks at Toyota know a little bit about producing a hybrid vehicle. Having developed seven gas-electric cars in the past has made Toyota the industry leader in hybrid sales. So it should come as no surprise that the Japanese auto manufacturer has a solid model in the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, a large near-luxury […]
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Strong midsize sedan: 2016 Kia Optima
There are many fine choices to consider when shopping for a midsize sedan. This is one loaded category that includes the longtime standard bearers and some relative newcomers who have arrived to make this an even more difficult selection for car buyers. The heavy hitters remain the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, historical top […]
Hyundai Genesis features luxurious appeal
Noticing my latest ride in a nearby parking space, a co-worker checked out the 2016 Hyundai Genesis and said – “What car is that? It’s really stylish.” Stylish indeed! Although Hyundai doesn’t place the so-called “luxury” tag on its vehicles, there’s no doubt that the Genesis could legitimately slip into that category among midsize sedans. […]
Kia Sorento delivers in snow country
Driving from the much more weather-subdued foothills – where rain, wind and fog are the only winter obstacles – to mountainous Lake Tahoe on a snowy weekend can be a challenging undertaking. Slick roads can be both snowy and icy on the interstate and anywhere in the Tahoe region, which produces storms that sometimes have […]
New compact hatchback: Scion iM
In some respect, this seemed an odd termination, considering that Scion rolled out a couple of compact vehicles for 2016 that may gain mass appeal. Toyota announced in early February that it would be discontinuing the Scion brand, which debuted in 2003. At its inception, Scions were characterized by their edgy exterior and were targeted […]
2016 Honda Pilot features major improvements
Think you know the Honda Pilot? Don’t be so sure. A major redesign has the 2016 Pilot going through some major changes. Practically everything is new – engine and transmission, styling, and interior features. For folks enamored with the previous two generations of this family-friendly crossover sport utility vehicle, don’t be alarmed, the new Pilot […]
Hell 2 Heavens Golf Challenge Celebrates Extremes, Endurance
It sounds like golf’s version of mood swings, with the lowest of lows and highest of highs over the course of a single day. But where mood swings aren’t your friend, the Hell 2 Heaven Golf Challenge, scheduled for June-12-14, is a first-of-its-kind event destined to be a marriage made in, ahem, Heaven. The adventure commences […]
Robert Trent Jones II Attending Greenhorn Creek Resort’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
ANGELS CAMP, CA – Greenhorn Creek Resort, one of the finest golf and dining experience in California’s Gold Country, will commemorate its 20th anniversary Monday, May 9. To help celebrate this milestone, an illustrious cast of dignitaries who have been instrumental in the success of this jewel in the Sierra Nevada foothills will be present, including […]
2016 Lexus IS now offers turbocharged model
Car buyers get their choice when looking to purchase a Lexus IS, an entry-level luxury sedan. However, one of those choices is not the IS 250, which was been discontinued for 2016. The Lexus IS lineup now includes the 200t, an appealing turbocharged model that delivers both performance and good gas mileage. Also in the […]
New 2016 Chevy Volt delivers thanks to outstanding quality
When the “fully redesigned” phrase is trotted out by auto manufacturers, the end result is not always significant. It some cases, it’s simply a desperate attempt to improve an underperforming vehicle. Chevrolet decided it was time to totally rebadge its plug-in hybrid and the result is rather spectacular. Take a good look at the 2016 […]