?Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium? Look Ma ? No tailpipe ? Zero emissions The Volkswagen e-Golf is a sporty hatchback that debuted as a 2015 model being the German automaker?s first fully electric vehicle for the U.S. marketplace, joining the more than 30 million Golf models sold worldwide. The e-Golf is part of Volkswagen?s ?Think Blue?…
?2017 Lexus RX 450h luxury Hybrid SUV? Lexus 450h Adds new F-Sport model The first Lexus RX model appeared in 1998, revolutionizing SUV propulsion with the first RX hybrid model in 2004. The 2017 Lexus RX 450h represents the latest example of Lexus? move in revolutionizing the company?s role in the luxury utility vehicle category,…
“2017 Ford Escape SE FWD” An Affordable Way to Get Away The Blue Oval team still offers a better way to Escape, with three fuel conscious Ford Escape models: a 1.5-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with Auto Stop/Start, a 2.0-liter EcoBoost Twin-Scroll turbocharged four-banger with Auto Stop/Start and a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder with iVCT….
?2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited? A 40 mpg Premium Hybrid The Toyota Avalon was a unique midsize offering when it debuted more than two decades ago, bringing class-above roominess and comfort to the segment, positioned between the Camry and models from Lexus, Toyota?s luxury division. The Avalon remains unique in its segment for 2017 with…
?2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD? All New ideally sized and refined compact Crossover The 2013 Mazda CX-5 five-passenger Crossover SUV was the first Zoom-Zoom family member to feature Mazda?s full array of SKYACTIV? technologies. It offered a view of the Japanese brand?s future, incorporating SKYACTIV? Technology and focusing on optimum fuel economy, while at…
?2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab 4×4? Size definitely matters when it comes to trucks Obviously a lot of things are bigger than a breadbasket or box, but if a new Ford F-150 pickup just isn?t big enough to get your job done, there?s always a bigger model hauler available to handle the…
?2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum? New Pathfinder bows with more power, better looks Nissan?s original Pathfinder first appeared on the scene in mid-1986 as a compact 1987 model SUV intended for serving the needs of adventuresome families. Over the years, the Nissan Pathfinder has continued to grow considerably not only in size, but also in comfort,…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer An offshoot of the popular crossover and sport utility vehicle categories is group of smaller sport wagons being built by nearly a dozen manufacturers. We?ve driven most of them over the last couple of years and one of our favorites is the Volkswagen Golf. The popular Volkswagen wagons are now…
?2017 Ford Edge Sport AWD? New Edge ups the ante with new technology offerings The original Crossover Utility vehicle from the Blue Oval team Ford Edge was the Ford Edge, which was launched late in 2006 and has continued to gain progressively in popularity, becoming the proven leader in its category. This year, the 2017…
?2017 Dodge Durango Citadel Anodized Platinum AWD? Versatile Durango Delivers Performance with Attitude The Dodge Durango first appeared as a full size SUV focused on the brand?s foundation of performance, style and innovation in 1998. The Durango line was discontinued for a time and following its hiatus was reintroduced in 2011 displaying a combination of…
