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2023 Mazda CX-50: Practical and Stylish

Mar 1 by Leave a Comment

Mazda’s new take on one of our favorite crossovers renders a family ride just as practical as the CX-5, yet looks more modern.

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Reviews Tagged With: crossover, cx-50, family car, Mazda, SUV

Celebrating the New Year in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Jan 4 by Leave a Comment

We drive the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 to the Great White North, where we say goodbye to a rather tumultuous 2020. 2020 has been a year for most of us, huh? So happy to get rid of it and here’s to hoping 2021 is better in every way! Of course, we say this with the […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Travel

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Family Road Trip In the 2021 Chevy Tahoe

Nov 28 by Leave a Comment

A large and rugged country requires a large and rugged vehicle. With COVID-19 shutting down most things around us or at least applying rigorous restrictions to help slow the spread of the virus, a lot of activities we would normally do with our family are off the table. Luckily, we’ve always loved family road trips, […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop, Travel Tagged With: chevy, smoky mountains, tennessee, travel

Explore Chicago: The Four Seasons With Kids

Oct 31 by Leave a Comment

We head to the Windy City in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Once upon a time, we could get away as a couple whenever we wanted wherever we wanted. Early mornings, late nights, breakfast in bed, shows, clubs, parties—you name it, we enjoyed it. But for a while now, we’ve had to play by a […]

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2020 Hyundai Sonata: A Tech-Packed, Versatile Sedan

Jun 10 by Leave a Comment

Yes, it can drive forward and backward without a driver, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of this stylish sedan. Sedans are dying a slow death. No, it’s not just me being negative, but a factual representation of the automotive industry, which in turn, is a direct reflection of customer’s buying habits. People […]

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2020 Toyota 4Runner: More of the Same, and That’s Ok.

Jun 7 by Leave a Comment

If something isn’t really broken, then you don’t really have to fix it. Year, make, model: 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProEngine: 4.0-liter V6 with 270 horsepowerSeating capacity: FiveSets of LATCH car seat anchors: TwoEPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 16 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (16.7 mpg combined)Price (as tested): $51,968 ($51,968)Related vehicles we’ve tested: Jeep Wrangler, Honda PassportIn a nutshell: Minor updates serve as […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: 4Runner, SUV

2020 Jeep Gladiator: Nearly Checks All the Boxes

Apr 27 by Leave a Comment

Stylish and rugged, it may be the only truck you need—but you’ll have to pay the price. Year, make, model: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport 4×4Engine: 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepowerSeating capacity: FiveSets of LATCH car seat anchors: TwoEPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19.9 mpg combined)Price (as tested): $33,545 ($50,540)Related vehicles we’ve tested: Jeep Wrangler, Toyota TacomaIn a […]

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2020 Hyundai Palisade Family Review: Nailed It!

Apr 20 by Leave a Comment

Tech galore, dazzling looks, and room to spare make this three-row SUV one of the best family-friendly SUVs we’ve driven. But there’s more… Year, make, model: 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWDEngine: 3.8-liter V6 with 291 horsepowerSeating capacity: SevenSets of car seat anchors: ThreeEPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20.3 mpg combined)Price (as tested): $31,775 ($47,605)Related vehicles we’ve […]

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Destination California: A Sweet Sixteen to Remember

Nov 16 by 2 Comments

From the dense woods of Yosemite to the concrete jungle of Los Angeles, the adventure-ready 2019 Honda Passport was a fitting birthday chariot.  A birthday, a wedding anniversary, or a job promotion—all great reasons to celebrate—but among these celebratory occasions there are milestones found along this journey called life. One of those milestones is the […]

Filed Under: Featured, Pit Stop, Travel Tagged With: family, teens

2019 Volkswagen Jetta: As Good as the Family Sedan Can Get

Nov 10 by Leave a Comment

Volkswagen Jetta: The Germans are in to please with a good-looking, good-driving, and well-equipped sedan that doesn’t break the bank. Year, make, model: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 147 horsepower Seating capacity: Five Sets of car seat anchors: Two EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (29 […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Car, family, german, jetta, sedan, test drive, volkswagen

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