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: Hitting the High Road to Rio in the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Training for the Paralympics takes special talent. The 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has it. “You’re going to put all THAT in THERE?” were the first words out of my good friend Scotty Reiss’s mouth when she greeted my us at the Westchester Airport. Pierre and I had just returned from a race in Canada, complete with an ungodly amount of paratriathlon…
USED: 10 Reasons to Love the New 2020 Subaru Outback Even More
There’s more to love in all the things we love already. When Subaru introduced the Outback in the 1990’s it was a step in the right direction: The brand was the car to have for anyone with weekend cabin, who lived for hiking, who rejoiced in snow days when the roads were empty (Subarus were…
USED: The Rugged Luxury of the 2016 Buick Enclave
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Rene Syler Discovering the 2016 Buick Enclave. My route to the discovery of the 2016 Buick Enclave was not the norm. A couple of years ago as I was staring at the half-century mark of my life I decided to get serious about my fitness. No more endless…
USED: 2015 Ford Edge Review: the Springsteen of SUVs
The 2015 Ford Edge: Born in the USA and born to run. I’m going to give a car the highest accolade I can give: the 2015 Ford Edge Titanium is the Bruce Springsteen of automobiles. Chiseled, tough, dependable and sexy. Sophisticated enough to be cutting edge, yet still stocked with the features you’ve come to…
USED: 2016 Ford Expedition Review: Room for Everyone & Everything on a Family Vacation
A mom + 3 daughters test out the 2016 Ford Expedition over 9 days, 10 states and 2,400 miles. The 2016 Ford Expedition is a massive vehicle – there’s just no getting around that. With room to comfortably seat eight, plus ample cargo space, this is an SUV you’ll be taken seriously in on the highway, but…
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….
The Used 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan: Not Too Big, Not Too Small, But Just Right
Bigger isn’t always better. Once upon a time, SUVs were all about big. The bigger the better! They were just reaching a point where they were beginning to make the average tank look compact when the price of gas went through the roof. Thus, the great downsizing of SUVs began and the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan…
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 2017 GMC Acadia: The Perfect Complement to the HGTV Dream Home
I have a confession to make: I’m addicted to HGTV. From House Hunters to Fixer Upper to Rehab Addict to Beachfront Bargain Hunt, I love them all. HGTV is like wallpaper in my house: always in the background and coloring my view. So recently I had the opportunity to tour the 2016 Dream Home in Merritt…