Posted September 03, 2025in Cars in the City
When I heard Ford was coming out with another Maverick vehicle, I groaned. As a child, I grew up riding in a brown Maverick four-door, a barebones vehicle for a family of five. With no air conditioning and a small backseat, I fought my siblings for a window seat. But,
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Posted August 06, 2025in Cars in the City
Among a sea of monster trucks and oversized gray SUVs, classic and vintage cars certainly stand out. A 1957 Chevy may not have Apple Car Play, but it does have chrome tailfins, a spacious back seat and a turquoise colored frame. Yet, you rarely see these cruising along I-235. If
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Posted July 02, 2025in Cars in the City
Summertime in Iowa means spending time outside, soaking up the sunshine and experiencing the great outdoors. For some, cranking open the windows on their vehicles or opening the sunroof on their SUVs is just enough breeze. For others, an open-air ride on a speedy two-wheeler is an ideal way to
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Posted June 04, 2025in Cars in the City
Even an auto manufacturer in business for 126 years needs to keep re-inventing itself to stay relevant with today’s technology-heavy cars. Buick, part of General Motors, has been considered a luxury brand that manages to remain affordable. The Buick 2025 Envision Avenir test drive was surprising, as I’ve never driven
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Posted April 30, 2025in Cars in the City
Car manufacturers are scrambling to offer hybrid vehicles, as some of their all-electric “cousins” still have a few kinks to work out. Yet, hybrid SUV prices inch upwards into the $50,000-plus range. Cars in the City recently found one less than 40 grand that is not a stripped-down version. The
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Posted April 02, 2025in Cars in the City
The Cadillac brand conjures up luxury. Songs are written about driving Cadillacs, not Fiats. The Optiq, Cadillac’s newest all-electric vehicle, debuted in 2025. The Optiq Luxury 1 is a smaller SUV than its sibling, the Lyriq. The Optiq lists at $55,615. If you have a red color obsession, it will
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Posted March 05, 2025in Cars in the City
Road trip. That’s what I imagined when I hopped into the new Volkswagen I.D. Buzz. Yet, my setup was lacking. I didn’t wear flowery bell bottoms, bring a stack of 8-track tapes, or invite a bevy of friends with Grateful Dead concert tickets. The 2025 VW I.D. Buzz promises nostalgia
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Posted February 05, 2025in Cars in the City
In the past decade, the popularity of SUVs has soared. And, prices along all models have skyrocketed as well. Do a little research, and you can still discover affordability and features found in a base model such as a Chevy Equinox. The Equinox debuted in 2005. According to Kelly Blue
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Posted January 01, 2025in Cars in the City
The Honda Accord is one of the best-selling sedans of all time, claiming the top 10 best titles 39 times since 1989, often wrestling with the Toyota Camry for the top-selling car. What’s to love about a Honda Accord? Reliability, mid-price point, safety and resale value are at the top
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Posted December 04, 2024in Cars in the City
GMC’s best-selling, mid-size SUV is the Acadia Elevation. The 2024 model is mid-priced as well — more than the Terrain but less than the Yukon. The Acadia is named after Acadia National Park in Maine. It jives with other GMC names, such as the Denali, Sierra and Yukon. It’s interesting
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