Category Archives: off-road vehicles
2017 Lexus LX570 – Drive Report
The very large and very luxurious Lexus LX 570 can be a bit big for negotiating crowded city streets. But with seating for eight and 7000 lbs. of trailer pulling power the 2017 LX 570 is great for touring the … Continue reading
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara – Drive Report
If you feel the need to climb a big snowy hill, a large sand dune or a steep mountain trail the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is the one to help get it done. This classic has changed over the years but still … Continue reading
2016/2017 BMW X5 xDrive 40e
This BMW ultimate driving machine will travel for up to 14 miles on battery power alone. And yet, tromp on the throttle and it can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. BMW’s crossover SUV hybrid, the X5 … Continue reading
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor – in the Desert
It’s the only purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck on the market. The Ford F-150 Raptor is back for 2017. With its all-aluminum body and stronger and stiffer high-strength steel frame, it’s now driven by a 450HP 3.5-L twin turbo V6 that … Continue reading
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack – First Drive
If you’re heading for an outdoorsy weekend and need a vehicle to haul all your gear, carry your bikes or a kayak, and get you down a dusty trail to your campsite, the 2017 VW Golf Alltrack may be the … Continue reading
2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 – Drive & Review
It just might make a lot of sense to opt for the diesel engine now available on the Range Rover Sport. It’s only $2000 more on a vehicle that’s already in the $60 to $70K range. Fuel economy and pulling … Continue reading
2017 Nissan Titan – Driven
Nissan has upped its game and raised the bar with its 2017 Titan full-size pickup. Now with the first-ever Titan single cab pickup, a new best-in-the-industry longer warranty and a host of interior refinements along with both gas and diesel … Continue reading
