Getting to know the Nissan Murano. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Susie Kellogg Prior to an almost three week demo, no one could have convinced me how much I would love the 2015 Nissan Murano … no-one. I’m a full-sized SUV, off-roading, tons of kids, riding high Colorado Momma. I didn’t think in one…
USED: 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: A 7-Passenger SUV Made for the Road
Safety and creature comforts are key to road trip happiness. That and snacks. And the ability to easily access snacks. All are part of the well-designed 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Add the great gas mileage from a hybrid and even those annoying interstate traffic jams get slightly less irritating. Or, at the very least, they…
USED: 2018 Chevy Traverse: A Great Family Car
Families need space, convenience, and safety. The 2018 Traverse delivers. Parents need a car that feels like home. When we step away from the comforts of home we want to still feel at ease, safe, and entertained. Driving the 2018 Traverse felt like we put 4 wheels onto our living room and drove to explore Grand Rapids,…
2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD 3-Row SUV: The Hype Mom Car
You’ll sit pretty in the Moon Dust-colored 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD SUV. It is versatile, leather trimmed, and capable of carrying all of life’s precious cargo from children to groceries from here to there. It’s for the stylish, trendy moms like me who aren’t willing to convert to a van, but also cannot fit…
USED: This May Be The Perfect Family SUV: The 2016 Volvo XC 90 Review
Disclosure: Volvo provided the XC90 for our test drive; opinions expressed here are all my own. Critics love it, families flock to it, but will it really accommodate all our car seats, kids, and gear? We put the Volvo XC90 SUV to the test. Critics love the Volvo XC90 SUV, but is it really all…
Used 2015 Lexus GX 460 Review: A True Luxury SUV
Taking my book and the Lexus GX 460 SUV on the road. As I contemplated what car I wanted, and needed, for a four day romp through the greater New York area and New Jersey to launch my new book: Writing The War: Chronicles of a WWII Correspondent, my first choice, naturally was a Jeep….
Used 2015 Ford Expedition King Ranch: A Great Nest for an Empty Nest Couple
The Ford Expedition perfectly suits fishing, kayaking, hiking, shopping and fancy dinners out. Officially empty nesters, most people in our position think of downsizing at this point in their lives. But we need to upsize. Our sedan and crossover vehicles serve their purpose, but they are not big enough for our new active lifestyle. When the…
Used 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Review: This SUV’s Tech Keeps Families Connected
Connected car technology makes life easier and more fun. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premiere is a hub of connectivity, with built in Wifi, the MyChevrolet mobile app, Apple Carplay and Android Auto capabilities. Even though it’s built to keep you connected both to the outside world and to your own vehicle, it surprisingly does a…
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, For When the Journey Is as Important as the Destination
Getting there in style matters, too. Some cars are about the destination and some are about the journey. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is about both. And the Summit Edition? It’s about doing both in an uncompromising style. Jeeps are all about the getaway. The mountaintop, the remote beach, the far stretches of ranch land and…
2020 Kia Telluride SX 3-Row SUV: Bespoke Details at an Off-the-Rack Price
This is the Michael Kors of SUVS: Style, efficiency and luxury at a price that won’t make you keel over. Just as at home at the Neiman Marcus valet as it is on the playground, the 2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD is the smart, glamorous, full-size SUV of your dreams. Generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed…