BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST About the last best car driven this year is suddenly challenged by an even better one. The Mazda3 all-wheel drive with a 2.5L turbo engine creating 227 horsepower is a leading contender for my selection as “Car Of The Year,” at least so far this season. In addition to the turbo …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST This past week driving the new Toyota GR Supra was super-fun. What a dashing sport’s car Toyota has engineered, once again returning this popular name to the sport’s car auto world. The new Supra is “super” in appearance and performance with a base price of $42,990. Add the safety sense and …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST If you’re wondering if a hybrid vehicle is something for you to purchase, think positively. The hybrid vehicles, especially with the crossover engines, have become outstanding. They excel in acceleration and fuel economy. The test car of the week has been a Toyota Highlander hybrid/limited/L4 all-wheel drive. What an amazing …
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BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Honda is one of the world’s best manufacturer of gasoline engine vehicles down to great lawnmowers. Now the Japanese company has entered the hybrid car market beginning in 2018. This week I tested the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid TRG touring model. Powered with a 212-horsepower gasoline engine and two electric generators, …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST I enjoyed driving a Toyota 2021 Tacoma SR5 double cab pickup this past week. Generally, the larger pickup trucks are larger muscle laden machines made for heavy duty driving, hauling and towing. This Tacoma is smaller in frame, although with a double cab that is really good for passengers and packages. …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Mazda is a very historic and creative Japanese manufacturing company with many success stories. They are rising fast in the auto industry with creative engine designs, especially the SKYACTIVE 4-cylinder turbo engines. The test drive Mazda CX-30 is powered by a unique 4 cylinder turbo engine that creates 227 horsepower and …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The 2021 LX570 advanced luxury SUV is the epitome of the Lexis creed of “Experience Amazing.” This is the top of the line for the successful line of amazing vehicles. Sticker shock does appear with the final delivery price of $106,755, loaded with options that include a “Sports Package” at $6,110, …
Brian Nelsen’s decades of devotion to his 1937 Ford truck paid off when the vehicle captured the blue ribbon at the car show held by Littleton memory care community Highline Place, where he resides. Nelsen received the truck as a gift from his father after he graduated from high school and took it with him …
BY H. THROTTLE– AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Volkswagen became famous with the “Beetle” that swept American popularity for decades. I owned three different models over several decades and enjoyed them all. VW introduced the Atlas in 2018 as a three-row SUV with a 235-turbo-charged 2.0L engine generating 235 horsepower. The peppy engine is linked to a “Tiptronic …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Toyota does make economy cars along with hybrids and luxury models. The C-HR is in the economy class with a suggested manufacturer’s retail price of $25,240 with options included. The C-HR is a front-wheel drive, four door sedan with elevated rear door handles that are unique. The trunk opens manually, and …
