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 …
