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It has been awhile since I have driven a Volvo so I was excited to try the midsize Volvo XC60 – one of Volvo’s best-selling models. The younger generation is very excited about the release of the Volvo XC40 – noted in its commercials as the vehicle you “subscribe” to. In fact, the company wants to banish keys all together and leave all control as an app on the smartphone. For Read more
So, you need a pickup truck for work, play and going out on the town. There are choices from all the major manufacturers, but Ford makes a really good case with the F-150 for why they should get your hard-earned dollars. And dollars you will spend on the luxury pickup segment. All manufacturers will allow you to crest $60K with their fully-loaded half-ton pickup trucks. What Read more
From biggest to smallest: Expedition, Explorer, Edge, Escape and, finally, EcoSport. There have been rumors that Ford may exit the mass-market sedan game altogether (but we find this doubtful) and specialize in only high-margin vehicles. So, what are you going to sell to someone who likes their Fiesta? How about the EcoSport? The diminutive SUV seems small on the outside but is Read more
No doubt about it, any of the Tesla models are cool vehicles. However, owners still suffer from the age-old electric car dilemma of “Range Anxiety.” During the week, it is easy to top off the Tesla with juice from the 240-volt charging unit in your garage, the biggest benefit being you rarely have to stop at a gas station. Instead, you can bypass stale gas station coffee for Read more
In the world of SUVs, it is refreshing to get behind the wheel of a genuine luxury car. The younger generation typically eschews full-size luxury cars for luxury SUVs. No doubt that the Escalade outsells the wonderful Cadillac CT6. But here is the kicker: Because the CT6 is built as Cadillac’s flagship, it can integrate the latest technologies into the new vehicle platform. And Read more
The transition from cars to SUVs being cool has been slowly happening over the past 25 years. But now we have reached the tipping point where SUVs and trucks totally obliterate passenger car sales. We have a whole new generation of kids who grew up being taken to soccer practice in SUVs. And to them, SUVs were the cool cars. It was the minivans that remained “uncool.” As such, Read more
OK, so maybe you don’t describe the typical three-row SUV as something that “zooms,” but Mazda wanted to update its venerable CX-9 crossover with the driving dynamics and personality that defines Mazda. And the company has succeeded! The 2018 Mazda CX-9 is one of the few SUVs out there that can haul seven passengers quietly and comfortably, but the driver can have a little Read more
No doubt about it, the popularity of the Jeep Wrangler has made off-roading an American mainstay. However, it is not the only option for hardcore off-roaders. Heck, when the crew of TV’s “Top Gear” wanted to get to the North Pole, they chose the Toyota Hilux, known in our market as the Tacoma. It does not take a lot of effort to take a Tacoma from a mild-mannered vehicle best Read more
While a lot of Americans aren’t quite ready for full-electric vehicles because of range anxiety, hybrid vehicles have proven their effectiveness. The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight led the charge (so to speak), and now we are getting hybrid offerings from manufacturers we did not expect. For example, Volvo is looking to hybrid-ize its entire fleet by 2019. Moreover, standard Read more
