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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Posted July 06, 2022in Cars in the City
As a new grandma, exploring a vehicle’s safety features is important. Keeping the precious baby cargo safe is foremost on my mind. Yet, a grandma also needs some adventure! I discovered a thrilling venture with just three wheels. The Polaris Slingshot offers the comfort of a convertible, but it’s a
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Posted June 01, 2022in Cars in the City
I like the color red. So when I hopped into the Acura MDX with A-Spec package, I ogled over the red and black stitched interior. The exterior’s premium platinum white stood out as well, with its pearlescent deep finish. It’s not all about appearance, but when you’re driving a $60,000
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Posted May 04, 2022in Cars in the City
Car manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon by bringing back the classics. The past few years, Chevy Blazer and Ford Bronco have been hoping nostalgia sells. The Jeep Wagoneer is no exception, and it’s back — minus the woodgrain trim — after a 28-year absence. The 2022 Wagoneer Series III
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Posted April 06, 2022in Cars in the City
Driving an all-terrain vehicle in the flat roads of Iowa doesn’t do justice to test driving all the impressive features of a Land Rover Defender. Even if your journey only involves driving on gravel or across a grassy tailgate area, it’s a solid vehicle to drive. The 2022 Land Rover
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Posted March 02, 2022in Cars in the City
There’s a vehicle for every need, whether you require room for passengers, an efficient electric car to run errands or a truck to schlep secondhand furniture from your kid’s dorm room back home. The Toyota Tundra is in a unique class, with its towing capacity, 8-foot bed and seating for
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Posted February 02, 2022in Cars in the City
In the 1980s, car owners were tickled when automatic windows replaced the hand crank. Drivers toyed with other ideas, such as, “Wouldn’t it be great if my car could be the perfect temp when I hop in?” or “What if I could just wave a wand and ‘Voila!’ the volume
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Posted January 05, 2022in Cars in the City
There are dozens of car manufacturers, but I’ve only owned three different brands in my entire life. One car I’ve never driven or ridden in is a Kia. I wasn’t sure what to expect and how Kia compares with biggie imports such as Toyota and Honda. I was pleasantly surprised.
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Posted December 01, 2021in Cars in the City
The world’s first sport utility vehicle is revived after 25 years. A quarter of a century ago, Ford Motor Company retired its popular Ford Bronco. In 2021, Ford revived the Bronco in the midst of a pandemic. Although they endured months of COVID-induced delays with parts and production, along with
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Posted November 03, 2021in Cars in the City
Versatile 4-wheel drive crossover makes for an easy ride with room for people and all that stuff. When you take a vehicle for a spin, you want a smooth ride with good handling. A day-to-day driver requires extra room in the vehicle for passengers and cargo, but it’s a different
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