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Urban Off-Roading in the 2014 Subaru Forester
For years I’ve seen Subaru Forester vehicles on the road. However, the rounded station wagon never appealed to me. With the 2014 edition, Subaru has reintroduced their popular model with…
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2014 Audi Q5 TDI – Taking On Highway 1 In Style
There’s something special about Audi vehicles. Whether it’s hugging a turn, climbing an incline, battling traffic, or cruising down the highway, the Q5 does it effortlessly. Watch that odometer as…
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2014 Acura MDX – It’s Like Butter . . .
Driving the 2014 Acura MDX is like slicing butter – so, so smooth! I was quite surprised at how well it handled and how the ride stayed consistently enjoyable. The…
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2014 Toyota Prius V Review – Turning Heads & Rocking 44 MPG!
When the Toyota Prius first came out, there was a a huge influx of those who couldn’t wait for the chance to buy them. I was not one of them.…
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To Santa Cruz, Monterey, Pebble Beach & Back w/ Ford C-MAX Hybrid #CMaxDrive
California Coast Road Trip w/ Ford C-MAX Hybrid . . . How often do you have a fleet of Ford C-Max Hybrids at your disposal for a weekend road trip…
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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT – A 4-Door Sports Car?!
After driving so many crossovers, I was looking forward to trying out a sportier ‘non-soccer mom’ sedan for a change. The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT seemed like a great choice with…
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2014 Kia Sorento EX AWD – Why is My Butt Hot?
Have you seen this commercial? This was our first introduction to the 2014 Kia Sorento: In a second version, instead of asking about the third row of seats, the boy…
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2014 Ford Escape – What Happens When a Truck Guy Has a Family
Ford has come a long way in recent years. They are still known for their workhorse pick-up trucks but they’ve also carved out for themselves a spot in the reasonably-priced…
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2013 Kia Optima Hybrid EX – Saving Gas Money Never Looked This Good
When the Kia Optima Hybrid first arrived at my place, I immediately posted a photo on Instagram with the note, “When did the #Kia #Optima get so pretty?!” I was…
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2013 Kia Sportage SX 4-Door Crossover Review – Over the Mountains & Through the Woods
We’re regretting that we bought a Honda CR-V last year. Well, more so my husband, Frans, than me. It’s all the fault of the 2013 Kia Sportage SX we drove for a…
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2013 Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Review – Family-Tested, Dog-Approved #Mazda3 @DriveSTI
The worst thing about car shopping is when you sign the papers, get it home, and then discover you don’t like it. After all, there’s only so much you can…