Posted May 03, 2023in Cars in the City
Nostalgia sells. In the past few years, old model cars, or rather their model names, have made a comeback. The Ford Bronco is back, the Ford Mustang is an electric, and the Chevy Blazer returned in 2019. Like the other comeback vehicles, this Blazer is far from its original 1969
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Posted April 05, 2023in Cars in the City
When owning a classic car, you can’t sit in the garage polishing it all day — you want to drive it. There’s nothing better than comparing racing stripes, souped-up engines and oversized dangling dice with other classic car owners, such as those in the Concrete Cruizers car club. The Concrete
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Posted March 01, 2023in Cars in the City
A Camaro in the late 1970s and early 1980s was one of my favorite cars. All the cool guys drove older model Camaro Z28s, Trans-Ams or Monte Carlos — any two-door that wasn’t a parent’s practical sedan. If you were dating a guy with a two-door, most had bucket seats.
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Posted February 01, 2023in Cars in the City
Typically in this column, we feature shiny new cars with backup cameras, massaging seats and automatic liftgates. These features make safety a top priority, along with comfort and innovation. Sometimes comfort is overrated, and we want to relive our youth by scooping the loop in a car with a revved-up
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Posted January 04, 2023in Cars in the City
When electric vehicles hit the market, a small Prius was one of the first. Now, a pickup truck double the size is available with the Ford F-150 Lightning. Debuting in 2022, it’s the second pickup truck to be all electric (the Rivian R1T was first). I test drove a Lightning
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Posted November 30, 2022in Cars in the City
“To infinity… and beyond” is a quote from Buzz Lightyear in “Toy Story.” This article may as well read, “To the Infiniti dealership… and go beyond ordinary.” Because that’s what the carmaker strives to do — stand out among luxury brands. The 2023 Infiniti QX60 is redesigned. After a pandemic
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Posted November 02, 2022in Cars in the City
As a new couple, Mike and Lori Russell searched for date-night activities. They drove Lori’s blue Mazda Miata to a movie in the park event. As they parked their car, another couple in a Miata immediately approached the Russells, introducing themselves. They were part of a Miata owners’ group and
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Posted October 05, 2022in Cars in the City
This month’s Cars in the City isn’t exactly a car. It’s a Polaris Ranger Crew NorthStar Trail Boss, a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle). UTVs are mostly for off-road use, but that may soon change. As of July 2022, Iowa law says UTV and ATVs can now be driven in town,
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Posted August 31, 2022in Cars in the City
As vehicle manufacturers clamor for the electric vehicle market, new models are hitting the lots. The luxury vehicle sector is no exception and includes a Lexus ES 300H. The “H” stands for “hybrid.” The 2022 model test driven is one of three Lexus hybrid sedans. The sticker price for the
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Posted August 03, 2022in Cars in the City
“Little Red Corvette” is the name of a 1980s Prince song, but it’s also synonymous with an adventurous ride. As I longed to drive a convertible for this column, sports cars were elusive. Due to the pandemic and supply chain issues, there’s up to a three-year wait at the dealer
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