This is Why Cadillac V Performance Academy Should Be On Your Must-Do List. You know the feeling: you walk into a classroom with six other people to learn something completely new and you wonder: Can I do this? Are they all good at this? Or novices like me? Will we be friends at the end…
2020 Toyota Highlander 3-Row SUV: It Starts with 35 Amazing Hybrid Miles Per Gallon and Then Gets Better
Cars like this make me miss toddlerhood. I look at the 2020 Toyota Highlander and my eyes get misty. Yes, I see the beautiful leather seats, panoramic sun roof and head up display and think, how luxurious. But my heart sees the center row captain’s chairs, the easy-to-reach third row, the 3-zone climate system, wifi…
Used 2017 BMW 530i Review: An Unapologetically Posh and Indulgent Luxury Sedan
Luxury means never having to spill your coffee. When I arranged to test drive the 2017 BMW 530i sedan, I was told to go out and hit some potholes. Seriously. Among the many things redesigned on this luxury staple and symbol of success is the suspension. It’s designed to absorb anything the pavement might present,…
Subaru Crosstrek Sport Compact SUV Review: Turns Out the Price of Confidence is Affordable
When there’s no room for compromise, you need a car that has your back. I don’t get to review Subarus very often; when they come up, it’s a bit of a battle in our office for the opportunity. We have our Subie fans who always step up first and make a great case as to…
A Starter SUV That Isn’t So “Starter:” 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross First Drive Review
Why start your driving life in a sedan when you need an SUV? We just went through this exercise in our house: Our daughter needed an SUV with all wheel drive for her sophomore year, and both those details—SUV and AWD— bump up the price from a same-sized and similarly equipped sedan. Call it the…
Muse-Inspired, Thoughtfully Crafted and Poshly Appointed: 2022 Infiniti QX60 Luxury 3 Row SUV First Drive
You asked for it. You got it. Call me Claire. You know Claire: She’s accomplished, stylish and kind; she’s defined by many things: her career, her family, her friends, her travel. She does many things well, and usually all at once. Claire is the muse who inspired the redesign of the 2022 Infiniti QX60. When…
2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude vs Jeep Cherokee Limited: What’s the Difference?
Both have comfort, technology and luxury. And, both are oh so Jeep. Here’s the thing I have always loved about Jeep (and I have owned two): it’s a vehicle with deep integrity and elegance. It can do the things it’s known for, but it looks good when it’s not doing those things. It exudes confidence…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L Has A 3rd Row So Your Whole Crew Can Share the Adventure
This is the Jeep for the long haul. A lifetime ago I dreamed of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The one that I could pile my kids, our dogs and all our stuff— beach chairs, coolers, luggage, toys—into and head to the beach to unplug and reconnect. To be a family, to let those precious…
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: A Hellcat for All Seasons—and then Some
An SUV powered by 710 passion-driven horses. A few years ago Dodge began a transformation from a car company to a maker of passion-driven machines that can also go to the grocery store, out to dinner or on a road trip. Starting with a muscular design, Dodge added the 717 horsepower Hellcat, the 797 horsepower…
Used 2016 Honda CR-V Touring Review: Can It Make Everyone Happy?
Great for date night, even if your date is a toddler The SUV is the un-minivan: macho, self-reliant, rugged. And that’s what we like about them. But who doesn’t like creature comforts and smart, functional features, too? Especially when your car accommodates your kids, your significant other, and sometimes your mom, your boss and your…