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In this its seventh generation, Volkswagen’s top selling Jetta FWD sedan has undergone a complete makeover, making it the best Jetta to date, and a stylish one at that. Offered in S, SE, R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium and GLI models, we were privileged to test the SEL Premium that was generously equipped with the latest  … Read More

Toyota’s midsize Highlander is all new for 2020 and with three-rows, can seat seven or eight people depending on second row options. And its sculpted design that’s a real eye-catcher. In this its fourth generation, Highlander sits on a new platform that has grown a bit to accommodate the third row seats while also increasing  … Read More

As the seventh in their extensive line of fine crossover/SUVs, Hyundai has debuted their Venue, a newly designed from the ground up compact crossover (although Hyundai classifies it as a midsize). Venue cannot be considered a true SUV since it’s only available with FWD not AWD. But that may come. Venue is the smallest and  … Read More

During this popular crossover, SUV market, sedans, particularly luxury sedans, have seen a decline in sales mainly because folks want foul weather traction in our “go anytime” society. Well, Lexus answered their needs with their midsize GS-350 luxury sedan with all-wheel drive. The GS-350 AWD offers a typical Lexus smooth and quiet ride. It’s spacious,  … Read More

Insofar as compact crossover SUVs go, Volkswagen’s Tiguan with 4Motion (AWD) offers quality German build, Euro handling and pleasing conservative styling. Added to that, it has the latest technological and safety features that todays car buyers desire. Tiguan crossover is offered in S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium trim levels, in R-Line appearance package, and in  … Read More

With the return of Ford’s Ranger pickup, the midsize truck has been turning up some impressive sales number. From January through June, Ranger sold 45,988 trucks compared to Chevy’s top selling Colorado that came in at 41,273. Before Ford ceased selling the Ranger of old, it was the top selling compact pickup at the time.  … Read More

Ford’s compact AWD Escape is in its fourth generation, and for 2020, it underwent a complete makeover with added safety technology and a new, longer, wider, athletic look. Escapes’ front end boasts a sexy fascia adorned with eight, jeweled, shark-eye type lights and oval grille that gives it a Porsche look. Even its back end  … Read More

Ford’s F-150 has been the best selling half-ton pickup for years. But their three-quarter ton F-250 Super Duty is also a top seller. Depending on your needs, be it for heavy trailer towing, snowplowing, hefty payloads or all three, the F-250 is offered with a choice of three powerplants to get the job done. Available  … Read More

Ford’s Expedition FX4 is a full-size SUV for those who want to venture off the beaten path to enjoy the great outdoors. It’s aimed at those needing a spacious interior and cargo space with off-road prowess and trailer towing ability. Ford developed this off-road version as their research shows that 20 percent of Expedition owners  … Read More

If you own a crossover, SUV or pickup truck and are considering a sedan as a second, or primary vehicle, particularly a hybrid sedan, compare but you’ll forego Honda, Toyota even Tesla as Hyundai offers the best of all worlds with their new Sonata Hybrid Limited sedan. Hyundai’s Sonata Limited is an advanced hybrid that  … Read More