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Latest Articles by Tim Banse
Travel Mar. 13, 2025 12:57 pm207d ago
An Iowa snowbird escapes the cold of Iowa winters by sailing the Intra Coastal Waterway from Fort Lauderdale to Key West.
Business News Feb. 3, 2025 10:34 am245d ago
A blast to drive, high-performance 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is the baddest Ranger ever built. This off-road pickup truck is the perfect size for running trails and traversing city streets
Business News Jan. 27, 2025 2:52 pm252d ago
The lively, luxury midsize SUV hits its stride.
Business News Jan. 12, 2025 6:30 am267d ago
The all-wheel drive Altima has plenty of power for city driving and highway excursions.
Travel Oct. 13, 2024 6:15 am358d ago
Historic trail runs 50 miles from the Pacific through a rainforest to the Caribbean.
Business News Sep. 22, 2024 6:30 am379d ago
For those unfamiliar with the 2024 Lexus RX450h+, it is a five-passenger, four-door wagon in a class of cars popular with EV-curious buyers. The big news for 2024 is the arrival of the RX450h+ model, the first RX plug-in hybrid.
Business News Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am386d ago
Toyota engineers tuned Crown's suspension for a relaxed, comfortable feel. The ride is smooth but not quite luxurious.
Business News Sep. 8, 2024 6:45 am393d ago
This outdoorsy looker is capable of engaging in moderately challenging terrain.
Business News Aug. 25, 2024 6:00 am407d ago
Impressive handling and pulse-quickening performance
Business News Aug. 11, 2024 6:00 am421d ago
Nissan’s Frontier is a powerful midsize pickup truck, one that would be a perfect fit for those in the trades, hauling gear, off-roading, or running errands in town.
Business News Aug. 4, 2024 8:15 am428d ago
Introduced in 2020, the Lexus UX300 hybrid arrives with a new hybrid powertrain and more power.
Business News Jul. 21, 2024 7:00 am442d ago
Launched in 2013 with a significant overhaul in 2021, the 2024 Lexus IS lives and breathes in its third generation with three different engine options.
Business News Jul. 14, 2024 7:15 am449d ago
The 14th-generation Ford F-150, a tremendous thundering beast liberally festooned with sophisticated accoutrement that makes driving and towing as easy as pie.
Business News Jul. 7, 2024 5:30 am456d ago
New for 2024, the Fiat 500e measures slightly longer, taller, and wider than its predecessor, which reigned from 2013 to …
Business News Jun. 30, 2024 6:15 am463d ago
Bronco Sport, a little brother to full-size Bronco and based on the Escape SUV, is available in five different models.