Summer highways were packed over the Memorial Day weekend, with more Americans traveling by automobile than perhaps at any other time in history. But anyone fortunate enough to be behind the wheel of the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo AWD had to be a happy driver. Mazda has built a remarkable automobile with the CX-50. It …
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The Toyota RAV4 is assembled in Toyota City, Japan, and carries a tested sticker price of approximately $44,300. After spending a week driving the RAV4 around the Denver metro area and Colorado highways, it became easy to understand why this vehicle remains one of America’s best-selling SUVs. Toyota has created an all-purpose vehicle that fits …
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line may surprise a lot of drivers who have not looked closely at Volkswagen in recent years. After spending a week behind the wheel of the turbocharged SUV, I came away impressed with both its appearance and performance. With a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $45,415, the Tiguan SEL R-Line …
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There are test vehicles that come and go. Then there are a few that stay with you. The Lexus NX 350h is one of those. After a week behind the wheel, it is clear this may be one of the best all-around vehicles on the market today, particularly in the $55,000 range. Finished in a …
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It was a windy day along the Front Range when I took the 2026 Toyota Sienna XLE all-wheel-drive Woodland Edition out for a drive toward the mountains. Gusts were pushing 20 to 30 miles per hour, the kind that can make even a seasoned driver keep both hands firmly on the wheel. The Sienna, however, …
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With the price of oil and gasoline once again climbing, electric vehicles are starting to look a lot more attractive to everyday drivers — and not just in theory, but in real dollars and cents. I was reminded of that this week while spending time behind the wheel of the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota’s all-electric entry …
Spending time behind the wheel of the Lexus RX 450h reminds you quickly why Lexus has built such a strong reputation in the luxury SUV market. Built in Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan, the RX 450h delivers on the company’s promise to “Experience Amazing,” combining smooth performance with refined comfort and impressive hybrid efficiency. Under the hood, …
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During my week behind the wheel of the Hyundai Santa Cruz, I came away impressed with how well this unique vehicle fits Colorado driving. Part pickup and part SUV, Hyundai calls it a Sport Adventure Vehicle, and that description fits. The model I tested was the 2026 Santa Cruz XRT all-wheel drive, finished in Sage …
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This week’s test car review is very special. I’m test driving a spectacular “Ruby Flare Pearl” Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid Max that is one of the hottest Toyota SUVs on the market. This beauty has a final assembly in Princeton, Indiana making it eligible for those “Made in America” tax incentives to promote the auto …
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This Lexus floats like a cloud down E470. This is one of the prime models made by Lexus with the motto “Experience Excellence,” and they live up to their statement. This is a gas/hybrid model with a price tag of $79,510 and with a few options, such as the technology package at $2,380, along with …
