Growing up in a family with six kids in the 1960s, we became quite acclimated to traveling in a station wagon. Although wagons are no longer mainstream vehicles, they have not totally disappeared. One of them is the 2021 Mercedes E450 wagon, a luxury vehicle that my family would have marveled at if my dad […]
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Redesign for 2021 Kia Sorento
Despite its popularity over the years, rarely have the folks at Kia allowed the Sorento to rest on its laurels. The family-friendly sport utility vehicle has enjoyed steady sales since arriving in 2005. And it’s likely a solid bet the 2021 Kia Sorrento will enjoy another strong sales year, thanks to a full redesign for […]
Mercedes GLB35 affordable SUV
So, one of the lifelong goals is to own a Mercedes-Benz. But the problem is many people believe purchasing a Mercedes is out of their price range. Well, that’s certainly not the case with the 2021 Mercedes GLB35. It’s not only a high-quality sport utility vehicle, the GLB35 is an affordable one at approximately $49,000. […]
Will new Chevy Trailblazer be a hit?
Think you know the Chevy Trailblazer? Think again. There are dramatic differences between the old TrailBlazer and the latest version. One possible cause for confusion is the TrailBlazer could easily be misidentified as the larger Chevy Blazer. Both sport utility vehicles were discontinued, then resurfaced. Chevy reintroduced the Blazer last year and was rewarded with […]
Lexus LX 570 remains solid SUV
The economic hard times that hit the U.S. more than a decade ago led American car buyers toward smaller SUVs that didn’t have the bulk or the costly price tag of bigger models. Despite the trend that less was better, the Lexus LX 570 still has retained its niche. Although never a huge seller, sales […]
Declining sales for Hyundai Sonata
A new redesign was supposed to boast sales for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. However, the revamped Sonata apparently wasn’t alluring enough as sales dropped once again. Now in its seventh generation, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata arrives with lots of improvements due to last year’s redesign. Among the upgrades were new technology features and a larger […]
Will Lexus ES 350 sales rebound?
Lexus decided to bid farewell to the GS sedan this year, a move that puts added focus on the more affordable ES 350 sedan. While the ES has never generated tremendous sales, it has been a steady producer for Lexus since it was introduced in 1989 along with the flagship LS model. Together, the pair […]
Toyota RAV4 remains top small SUV
Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994, and two years later an instant hit in the U.S. market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader for nearly than three decades. A check of the numbers reveals that U.S. sales of the RAV4 have been 132,000 or more the past 15 years, including sales of […]
2021 Hyundai Elantra earns honors
Sales had been waning for the past five years, signaling that a change may soon be coming for the venerable Hyundai Elantra. Apparently, Hyundai had seen enough, leading to a full redesign for the Elantra. Congratulations are in order for the designers of this year’s Elantra, which in January was named the 2021 North American […]
Did Genesis SUV save Tiger Woods?
Auto Writer Jeffrey Weidel was test driving the Genesis GV80 yesterday when he learned of Tiger’s Woods near fatal crash in the same vehicle. Did the safety features of the 2021 Genesis GV80 help save the life of Tiger Woods? The legendary golfer suffered severe injuries to his lower right leg and ankle in the […]