2022 Ford Expedition Limited 4×4

Expedition proves big is in for size, and price ... Remember when buying a large SUV didn’t cost as much as your first or second house? Then again, your house didn’t have smart cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, or even a fancy Bang & Olufsen stereo with 22 speakers. Heck, most of... Continue Reading →

December 7, 2022 0

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe

Electric hybrid adds cost, but boosts fuel efficiency, smooths power ... When Jeep launched the Grand Cherokee 30 years ago it was among the first luxury sport-utility vehicles on the market that still was affordable (not a Rover) and capable of off-roading. Jeep continues to make its Grand Cherokee as off-road worthy as anything, including... Continue Reading →

November 30, 2022 2

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate

Fastback C40 puts a charge in electric SUV's look ... Volvo’s swoopy-tailed C40 Recharge, a small SUV, is the epitome of form over function when it comes to styling. Basically the C40 is identical mechanically with its XC40 Recharge, but instead of the traditional squared off crossover/SUV tail of the XC, the single C touts... Continue Reading →

October 26, 2022 0

2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8

V8 makes luxurious Defender crazy fast, but for off-roading? ... If vehicles were to be judged strictly on how well they drive then Land Rover’s two-door Defender 90 V8 would be a champ, both on and off road. You see, Defender is a short-wheelbase British designed Jeep, historically, and the entry step into Land Rover’s... Continue Reading →

October 5, 2022 1

2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

Navigator a big luxury liner with massaging seats, power & more .... Lincoln’s long luxurious Navigator feels a lot like cruising a highway in your family room, if your family room is loaded with tech and massaging chairs. If like mine, yours is not so equipped then for a wee bit more than I paid... Continue Reading →

July 20, 2022 1

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Obsidian 4×4

Grand is the key word in Jeep's new full-size luxury SUV ... Jeep’s new Grand Wagoneer, its first GW since 1991 is simply too much, and that applies to price, screens, and luxury features. Of course, that’s exactly the market Jeep is going after with the Grand, over-the-top high-end luxury. So I’ll warn you right... Continue Reading →

May 19, 2022 0

2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

8 people can ride in style in this upscale Calligraphy model ... Think stylish vehicles and you’d be wise these days to first turn your attention to Hyundai or Kia. The two South Korean carmakers have been breaking the staid auto world’s styling molds for several years now. Case in point, the tested Hyundai Palisade... Continue Reading →

April 13, 2022 0

Car Spot: It set the bar for luxo SUV

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is still grand I'm a huge Jeep guy. I've driven and/or owned them for over 30 years. My love affair began when I was fresh out of school TV news reporter in Cedar Rapids, IA and I drove was a 1977 Cherokee Chief (SJ). The other TV stations only had passenger... Continue Reading →

March 18, 2022 1

2022 Lexus LX 600 debuts

Upscale moves more upscale, but remains trail worthy … In case you’re an affluent couple (think $320,000+ annual income) the luxury sport-utility market just got an upscale upgrade from Lexus. The LX 600, the longtime Lexus luxury yacht, er SUV, has been remade for 2022 and is now rolling into dealerships. Lexus tells us they... Continue Reading →

March 10, 2022 0

2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series II

Giant Wagoneer moves Jeep WAY upscale ... Jeep’s massive new Wagoneer is its latest attempt at a halo vehicle, an upscale mount to lure hoity toity suburbanites looking for their third or fourth SUV to put in their 4-stall garage. Makes sense, profits are huge at this end of the market, just ask ALL the... Continue Reading →