Luxury Travel – Cornerstone Club
We Texans adore our trips to Colorado. Beautiful weather (spring to fall for golf; winter for snow sports), mountainous topography and a quick plane ride to this lovely nirvana make this a must-do destination. The factors ramp up further when escaping the summer furnace of the Bluebonnet State. AG President Craig Rosengarden and I visited the incredible Cornerstone Club property …
Drive Time – 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4Matic
With the current competitive popularity of SUV/Crossover segments, you’d think there wouldn’t be room for another model to fill an untapped niche product. But never underestimate the power of smart design and marketing. To wit, we feature the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35. It possesses all the important features many SUV buyers demand, plus a noteworthy (potentially) polarizing style that’ll attract …
Drive Time – 2021 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door
Let’s face it; the electric car era is officially upon us and will be for the foreseeable future. Yes, it’s a tough pill to swallow for us old-school combustible gas aficionados, but we all better prepare for the inevitable. Fortunately, there are some fun rides to consider when contemplating your next green vehicle. One is the exceedingly fun 2021 MINI …
Drive Time – 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
The Cadillac Escalade has enjoyed ultimate domestic SUV status since first arriving in 1999. Their audience is younger, wealthier and better educated than buyers of any other Cadillac model and the choice for athletes, movie stars and just about everyone else desiring their bling in abundance. It’s truly a tough crowd to impress. The fully redesigned 2021 Escalade ESV (Escalade …
Drive Time – 2021 BMW M3 Competition
For BMW enthusiasts, the long-anticipated unveiling of the new 2021 M3 (G80) is like an early Christmas gift. The updated design, countless programmable driving and track modes, as well as the ability to carry four passengers comfortably, gives the track-happy M3 a refreshing well-rounded package. Now in its sixth generation since 1986, this an important upgrade for the Ultimate Driving …
Drive Time – 2021 Lexus LS 500
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 change 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 to …
Drive Time – 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax AT4
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 2021 GMC …
Drive Time – 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8
For years, Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was its 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. …
Drive Time – 2020 Cadillac CT5-V
Some auto manufacturers are streamlining their product lines – mainly sedans. Sure, SUVs and Crossovers are still in high demand, but sexy sporty sedans continue to turn heads. The demand for those sleek rides is significant enough for companies to find ways to aptly fill their product lines. Cadillac is a good case study, as their SUV/Crossovers sell well. The …
Drive Time – 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Coupe
With the current competitive popularity of SUV/Crossover segments, you knew raising the volume “to 11” would surely follow. Yes, many luxury rides will haul folks and cargo in opulence but there’s always someone willing to build and pay a bit more that extra vroom. Mercedes-Benz’ AMG performance division devised the superlative GLE 53 Coupe that’ll take you from 0-60 in …