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Most guys’ bucket list should include a barbered straight-razor shave, a custom-tailored suit, playing Cypress Point, navigating the Autobahn, and driving a convertible. It’s safer and more sensible than a crotch rocket motorcycle, but just as liberating with the fresh air and 360° visibilities. Driving one will melt years off your calendar and evaporate everyday stress.   The 2023 Mercedes-AMG …

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Let’s face it; there’s no shortage of options to ponder in the popular SUV/Crossover categories. The higher stance allows for easier entering and exiting, especially as we age. Added storage and roomier passenger space add to the allure. Finally, manufacturers got wise that consumers want to drive a vehicle that has a bit of pizazz to the exterior rather than …

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The oft-admired Land Rover brand continues to add excellent rides to its popular roster. Add in the welcome reassurance of its iconic 4-wheel capability, overcoming various climatic and terrain challenges, to continue adding to the brand’s allure as a superb choice for the sedate urbanite and off-road adventurer. A terrific new option is the much-anticipated 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 …

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The two main questions to answer for potential auto consumers are electric or gas-powered vehicles and SUV versus sedan? Both have benefits, depending on lifestyles and what delights you behind you the wheel. Fortunately, there are enough choices to ponder before driving your decision off the lot.  One worthy option is the new 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC sedan, the latest …

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For years, Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was their peerless safety features rather than sexy lines as the boxy rides resembled rolling security-laden refrigerators. Not the most alluring silhouettes, but at least you had a great chance of arriving in one piece.  Thankfully, Volvo designers have heard the shouts of customers demanding their safety in beautiful packages. Good on them.  …

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While the admired Acura RDX and MDX SUVs enjoyed stellar sales, the company’s sports sedan strained to keep up. Well, I’m happy to write “Welcome Back Acura!”  For years, the premium line of Honda had meandered away from its popular third generation (2004-08) TL sports sedan, considered the model’s sweet spot offering. Thankfully, Acura’s designers rallied with a winner.  The …

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So, let’s say you’re a persnickety car-lover who isn’t easily impressed. You’ve experienced everything, and the new technological pizzazz and whiz-bangs hardly raise an eyebrow.  Okay, fine. Yet I strongly challenge you to drive the exquisitely powerful and extravagant 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 sedan before sighing “Meh.” It’s a car so loaded with wow looks, comfort, performance, techie toys and state-of-the-art …

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Let’s face it; electric-powered vehicles are here to stay. If you’re old school like me, it took a while to acknowledge the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success and acclaim. Cadillac’s plug-in entry …

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I’ve long admired the Lexus brand. The name immediately conjures thoughts of refinement, luxury, comfort, reliability and exquisitely smooth rides. The company is also unveiling sportier, sexier models to spice up its public persona. Aggressive grilles, rakish silhouettes and incredible tech are now luring buyers of all ages.   Like other premium lines, Lexus is aiming to break some molds …

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Trucks and Texas go together like BBQ and beer. In fact, I bet there’s no one in the state who doesn’t know someone with a truck – or own one themselves. The new luxury cargo haulers have grown in popularity every year – and for many practical and thoughtful reasons.  Our latest Drive Time feature showcases the excellent 2023 GMC …

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