And a stunning new look and feel. Some of us are emerging from the pandemic looking a little more haggard than we went into it; it was a stressful time, after all. But not the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. This happy little SUV spent the pandemic—and likely the few years before— getting a stunning makeover that…
Is the VW ID.4 Electric SUV the One that Will Finally Tip the EV Trend?
Volkswagen’s all electric SUV with a super sexy interior and budget-friendly price will turn heads. Just as California is drawing a line in the sand by banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, VW is throwing down a gauntlet of its own: the company this week announced the arrival of the all-electric VW…
Honda Civic Si Review: What If An Inexpensive Stick Shift Sedan Could Actually Be Fun?
That’s what Honda thought, too. I’m pretty sure anyone who saw me driving the 2020 Honda Civic Si thought I was driving my son’s car or I was having a mid-life crisis. It’s not really the car for a mom from the ‘burbs. (Maybe it’s the sport spoiler on the trunk the gives it away,…
Polestar 2 EV: The Coolest Car You’ve Never Heard Of – And It’s Electric
For those who don’t want to see themselves coming and going. I took the Polestar 2 out for a spin and stopped by the Domain, our local outdoor mall, to make a quick return. And as I came back to the car, a guy hanging outside a nearby shop wanted to know, “What car is…
Ready for Your First Luxury Performance Car? 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 Review
You’ve earned it. I had to work up my nerve to the first time I walked into a Prada store. I was familiar with luxury shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. I knew well the investment value of a pair of Gucci loafers or an Hermès belt. But I was ready for my…
9 of the Best 3 Row SUVs – From Luxury to Affordable
You’re in luck. 3 Row SUVs is a hot category and the choices are great. After school sports? Carpool? Large family? A dog or two? Or do you just need extra cargo space for Costco runs and carefree road trips? If you find yourself toying with the idea of upgrading to a full-sized SUV with…
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Is Designed to Delight with Features Galore at a Price You Can Stomach
Taking a page, or pages, from all your favorite SUVs. There are two ways to approach a downturn (or in this case, pandemic): go into hiding or go into training. You can hide from the damage and try not to let it hurt you, or you can focus on getting stronger, better, and ready to…
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: This Value Brand Delivers Even More for the Money
Mitsubishi wants to make you look, and the Eclipse Cross will do the trick. Here’s the thing about Mitsubishi: these are inexpensive work horses that get the job done and last practically forever. For the price, they are hard to beat. But their competitors have largely been doing just that—on design, price, features and more….
Which Cars Are the Top 3 in the World? World Car Awards Announces the 2021 Finalists
Electric cars made the list, yes, but there are plenty of surprises, too. Oh, the impact of a pandemic. It makes us reevaluate everything, clarify what matters most and laser focus our values. It makes us look at things from the perspective of what matters most. In the US we’ve been on a tear with…
This is What the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid and Is Like To Drive
A plug-in hybrid takes a bit of the ‘guilty’ out of the pleasure of driving this bespoke car. I never thought driving a Bentley was for me. Too luxurious for my kids and dog. Too big for just me alone. Better for being chauffeured than driving yourself, but I really like driving. Could it really…