Posted November 05, 2025in Cars in the City
Five years ago, CITYVIEW’s Cars in the City column debuted, featuring “wheels” stories and new vehicle reviews. After test driving shiny new cars, suddenly my trusty 2012 Honda Accord seemed dated, lacking cool tech and safety features. Shortly after driving an $80,000 Lincoln Navigator with massaging seats, I thought this
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Posted October 01, 2025in Cars in the City
From the same car manufacturer that introduced the Datsun, Nissan continues to evolve in providing fuel efficient cars. The Nissan Kicks debuted in 2018 and replaced the Nissan Juke. Kicks is newly redesigned in 2025 to include a couple inches more room than the previous year’s model. Kicks is a
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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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