Lexus hybrid
A list of the top 10 luxury brand vehicles includes powerhouses such as BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Lexus. This month’s Cars in the City column features a Lexus hybrid. The [...]
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Posted November 06, 2024in Cars in the City
Posted October 02, 2024in Cars in the City
Autocross at the Valley West Mall parking lot
“Come race with us,” they said. “We’ll show you what it’s like to experience a thrilling ride.” Three of the men I recently interviewed for Iowa Living magazines articles on [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Cars in the City
GMC Sierra Denali is truly special
When thinking of a luxury vehicle, a pickup truck might not come to mind. Years ago, trucks were considered workhorses, usually for hauling debris, construction and farm materials; bouncing through [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Cars in the City
Chevy Suburban is a swift and solid ride
One of Chevrolet’s longest-running production vehicles continues its popularity for nearly a century. The 2024 Chevy Suburban RST is a monster SUV and is even longer than the Silverado pickup [...]
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Posted July 03, 2024in Cars in the City
Challenger Scat Pack
Challenger Scat Pack. If you think the name sounds catchy and fast, you are right. The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, along with its bold, in-your-face lime color, is an [...]
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Posted June 05, 2024in Cars in the City
Throttle therapy
Summer means spending time outdoors, and what better way to experience fresh air than with an open-air ride? As such, this month’s column doesn’t feature a car at all but [...]
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Posted May 01, 2024in Cars in the City
Mazda PHEV CX-90
While automotive manufacturers continue to create fuel-efficient cars, more electric cars are hitting the market. However, frigid temps this past winter meant EV owners struggled to charge their car batteries. [...]
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Posted April 03, 2024in Cars in the City
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 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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