BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Now in its third year, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 has clearly established itself as a strong entity in a crowded field of very competent five-passenger, crossover sport utility vehicles. Mazda definitely made a wise move several years ago, introducing the CX-5 in hopes that it would fare better than its low-selling predecessors […]
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A Maui vacation full of enticing activities
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A trip to Maui is indeed a journey into paradise, where the temperatures never drift far from the 75-85-degree range with mild humidity. There are many ways to enjoy a Maui vacation. Maui is Hawaii’s second largest island, measuring 48 miles long and 26 miles wide. Below are some entertaining options in […]
Kapalua features some terrific restaurants
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Rest assured, there will be no shortage of great dining options when visiting the Kapalua region of Maui. The problem for many tourists is picking a restaurant because so many of them are enticing. Below are three personal favorites while staying at Kapalua Resort in November 2015. Kai Sushi restaurant: Are you […]
Maui: Vacation in Paradise
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL In the faint morning light, waves can be seen crashing in the distance as a gorgeous sunrise is beginning to surface, signifying the start of another magnificent day in Maui, where the possibilities seem almost limitless in the pursuit of fun. Dawn may have just arrived at Kapalua Villas, but the activity […]
Incline Village golf courses opening soon
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although the ski season in Lake Tahoe was a disappointment with inadequate snow totals, the result is a longer golf season at places like Incline Village Golf Courses. The two Incline Village Golf Courses will have early opening dates for the 2015 golf season. The Mountain Course, an 18-hole executive course, opens […]
New Acura TLX replaces previous sedans
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL While perusing the Acura stable of sedans one will discover there are now two noticeable omissions this year: the TL and TSX models. The folks at Acura decided to ditch both models and reintroduce them – kind of – with one new model, the 2015 Acura TLX. Acura, the luxury division of […]
2015 Hyundai Sonata delivers lots of value
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL There are numerous shoppers seeking a midsize sedan. Why? Because this car works on many levels, fitting the needs of a small family, a single person who logs plenty of miles, and seniors who can’t commit to anything smaller than a midsize vehicle. Easing its way into the conversation is the attractive […]
Honda Civic remains compact class leader
BY JEFFFREY WEIDEL Much like its bigger brother – the Accord – the Honda Civic is no longer undisputed king of the hill. The compact car segment has transformed in recent years and that has the Civic fighting amongst a number of rivals for acknowledgement and prestige. And the underwhelming 2012 redesign didn’t help keep […]
Meet the 2015 Lexus GX 460
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For people who love a traditional sport utility vehicle that provides old-school capability that was the standard bearer for years, the 2015 Lexus GX 460 deserves a good look. But looks are not as frequent these days with traditional SUVs because many car shoppers prefer buying a luxury crossover model that possesses better […]
Auto review: Meet the Volvo S60
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL This may come as quite the surprise to many folks, but Volvo manufactures a midsize luxury sport sedan. It’s not only been around for a while, but it veers away from the typically boxy Volvo trademark exterior. The 2015 Volvo S60 possesses a stylish appeal that makes it a standout in Volvo’s […]