2017 Toyota Prius Prime fares well on the long, winding road
After two days of brief, round-trip commutes of only a few miles each way from Harvey’s to Heavenly Mountain Resort, I returned today from South … Read more
Driving the USA Pro Challenge, Day 5: Rock, row, top down
The drive from Salida to Colorado Springs, Colo., is only 100 miles. But the navigation system on my 2014 Lexus IS 350C detailed that it … Read more
2014 Lexus IS 350C: Day 1 driving the USA Pro Challenge
The 2014 Lexus IS 350C, via the manufacturer’s description, is an entry level retractable hardtop offered by Toyota’s upscale line. It’s hard to think of … Read more
Driving the USA Pro Challenge, #3: Wide open spaces in a 2013 Nissan Rogue
For the past two days, I’ve driven the 2013 Nissan Rogue on the scenic and often wide open and hilly state routes of Colorado during … Read more
Driving the USA Pro Challenge, #2: Navigating the mountains in a 2013 Nissan Rogue
A good navigation system is a welcomed companion, particularly on long solo trips like the journey I’m taking through the heart of Colorado in a … Read more
Driving the 2013 USA Pro Challenge, #1: Mixed Bag debut in a 2013 Nissan Rogue
The third edition of the USA Pro Challenge begins Monday, Aug. 19 and it will take a field of 128 pro cyclists from 16 teams … Read more
Driving the Tour of California #4: Divine navigation the way to go in 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The first few days of the Amgen Tour of California involved only 10-mile round-trip treks from San Diego to Escondido, a welcome respite from the … Read more
Driving the Tour of California #3: Arriving in Los Angeles madness in a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The final stretch of my drive from Sacramento to San Diego for the start of the Tour of California took me over the steep, winding … Read more
Driving the Tour of California #2: It’s time for The Grapevine in a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
It’s nice to have friends who know cars. One friend who owns a Corvette and has rebuilt vintage Triumphs likes to look at the engine … Read more
Driving the Tour of California #1: On the way to San Diego in a Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai’s expanded lineup in recent years has received vast praise for its value, warranty and workmanship. It all adds up to increased visibility and sales … Read more
LA Auto Show, 2012: On the way home in a 2013 Toyota Prius c
My long haul returning to Sacramento from the LA Auto Show tested the limits of my weekly driver, the 2013 Toyota Prius c. I left … Read more
LA Auto Show: On the way in a 2013 Toyota Prius c, #2
Nearly 312 miles into my trip Tuesday (Nov. 27) from Sacramento to Los Angeles en route to the Los Angeles Auto Show in my 2013 … Read more
LA Auto Show: On the way in a 2013 Toyota Prius c, #1
The 2013 Toyota Prius c, which joined the Prius family earlier this year, is among five finalists for Green Car of the Year honors at … Read more