Jeep Wrangler offers an exhilarating ride
Whenever I see a Jeep, it screams adventure. That rugged look and jacked-up body seem ideal for off-road trips. Maybe it’s from the TV commercials of a Jeep perched on [...]
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Posted April 03, 2024in Cars in the City
Posted March 06, 2024in Cars in the City
Chevy Colorado offers maneuverability, comfort and improved fuel economy
Pickup trucks are big in Iowa not only in size but in the number of trucks sold. The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Ram are all bestsellers. But maybe you [...]
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Posted January 31, 2024in Cars in the City
Subaru Crosstrek
With Iowa in full swing in winter driving conditions, it’s easy to criticize your current ride’s ability to handle snow drifts, slick spots and unplowed paths. If your car didn’t [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Cars in the City
Dodge Hornet
The Hornet is back. Correction — the Hornet name has returned. This time, it’s a Dodge sub-compact crossover SUV. For Hornet fans, the last one manufactured was an AMC Hornet [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Cars in the City
Best-selling Chrysler Pacifica offers ‘cool’ features
For those with a large family, the trusty station wagon transported siblings in the way-back seat. Then, the minivan debuted in the 1980s and took over as a top-selling family [...]
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Posted November 01, 2023in Cars in the City
Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen is known for its most iconic cars — the Beetle (slug bug) and the VW minivan. It’s been a while since those original models were sold, and Volkswagen SUVs [...]
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Posted October 04, 2023in Cars in the City
Iowa State Patrol vehicles
When I see patrol cars driving on the interstate, I wonder what makes them so special. Should I get a vehicle like the officers’ jacked-up ride? An Iowa State Patrol [...]
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Posted September 06, 2023in Cars in the City
Do the numbers on Toyota’s first all-electric SUV
When Toyota introduced the Prius in the U.S. in 1999, it was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle that had both battery and gas engines. It soon became the best-selling hybrid [...]
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Posted August 02, 2023in Cars in the City
Kia Telluride
In 2019, Kia debuted its Telluride, a midsize crossover SUV. In the years since, the Telluride’s popularity has soared. In 2020, the Telluride hit the “best of” lists, including Kelly [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Cars in the City
Honda CRV EXL is a practical ride
Sensible. Reliable. Affordable. Fuel efficient. These are some of the traits of Honda vehicles. I’ve driven a Honda for 30 years, and I’ve wanted to write about a spiffy new [...]
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