BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Toyota’s mantra is “Let’s Go Places” and the 2022 Highlander platinum all-wheel drive made a test drive into Nebraska this week fighting fierce winds along U.S. 80. The V6/ 295 hp. engine and eight-speed versatile transmission made for plenty of power, speed and comfort in the seven-passenger Highlander with the windy …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The rising price of fuel is boosting the sales of hybrid vehicles with very high demand, and in some cases, a waiting period for delivery due to the shortage of computer chips for components. The test car this week was Toyota RAV4 Prime SXE all-wheel- drive that is one of the …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Mazda is making strong inroads into the American auto world with some outstanding vehicles made with quality craftsmanship in Hiroshima, Japan. The recent test car was a Mazda CX-5 turbo signature AWD with a suggested manufacture’s price of $38,650. This model is complete with many of the latest safety and technological …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited all-wheel drive arrived just in time to catch a brief Colorado snowstorm. With four driving modes, including snow and all-wheel drive, it was a perfect vehicle for the snow-covered roads, no slipping or sliding experienced. And special pleasures were the heated side-mirrors, seats, and wrapped …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST My first adventure and introduction to an all-electric vehicle occurred this week with the arrival of Volkswagen’s 2021 ID.4 EV. It took me ten minutes to learn how to start the VW and another few minutes to manipulate the electronic shift knob. Fortunately, the factory representative left an embossed instruction double-sided …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST I’ve been to Taos, New Mexico several times; a very old and quaint town in Northern New Mexico that has some excellent art galleries and restaurants. A visit to Santa Fe should always include an afternoon visit to Taos. Volkswagen is in a contest with Toyota for the title for the …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The test drive this week was a 2022 Prius “Nightshade” front wheel drive sedan manufactured in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The Prius is one of the earliest battery powered vehicle with a 1.0L 4-cylinder engine with “EV,” “Eco” and “Power” modes choices. The Prius has a hybrid synergy drive system where the …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The Toyota 4Runner has been one of the most desired and popular outdoor SUVs in history. The test drive of a 4Runner 4×4 TRD Pro V6 was impressive and riding in comfort on the 17-inch ally “pro-flow” form wheel and “Nitto Terra Grappler” tires. This 4Runner has a feel of power …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST We see this 2022 RDX-SH all-wheel drive sedan traveling fast in recent TV ads and spinning around on what appears to be a runway. This is a very fast SUV with a 272 turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine and a ten-speed transmission with paddle shifters. I was driving the RDX in the Boulder …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST It would be my Christmas wish to keep this test car driven over the past week. I know it belongs in my garage to cherish for years to come. It is the awesome Lexus RC-F Fuji coupe. Let’s start with the sticker price of $97,100 and with a few upgrades …
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