The Mazda CX-5 was new for the model year 2013, so the early arriving 2014 CX-5 is more of an engine and technology update than a whole new vehicle. What Mazda has done is take an already excellent crossover SUV and refine it with a more powerful 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
We were very impressed during our time in a 2013 CX-5 and the improved 2014 model only boosted those already positive reactions. read more »
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Most SUV owners rarely venture off paved roads. Their vehicles are far more capable than the conditions owners encounter. So, what we really have are multipurpose vehicles that have the ability to handle rare extreme driving conditions, but seldom do. On an everyday basis SUVs are contemporary station wagons.
This reality is ideal for compact sport utility vehicles and crossovers like the just right sized 2013 Honda CR-V. read more »
A four-cylinder Cadillac sedan sounds like a risky move for a brand known for luxury and indeed it was the last time they tried it. The 1980’s Cadillac Cimarron was a mechanical and sales disaster, but the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS is so far removed that the only real similarities are four doors and a Cadillac nameplate. read more »
The Pacific Northwest has a strong Scandinavian heritage with many Nordic influenced communities. It’s no surprise that Swedish automobiles have always been popular here. A survey of Port Townsend back alleys might lead to the conclusion that this is where old Volvos retire. Newer ones are well represented throughout the region.
Volvo SUVs have taken place of the once ubiquitous Volvo wagons, but not everyone needs to haul large items from IKEA. Volvo sedans are excellent choices for people more interested in comfort than cargo capacity. read more »
Sport sedans have risen to positions of prominence and prestige formerly held by sport coupes, but that doesn’t mean sleek sports coupes are passé. The two-door body style is still highly desirable at the uppermost levels of the automotive spectrum and there has been a resurgence of two-door muscle cars such as the Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger. These are rear wheel drive cars. read more »
