The railroad less taken
The celebration for the 50th anniversary of the scenic railroad was put on hold, as was the unveiling of Rio Grande 168, a steam locomotive that sat in Antlers Park in Colorado Springs for decades.
Transportation
Executive Wheels: The 2020 Fiat 500x AWD leaves much to be desired
There is no doubt that the Fiat 500, and even this 500x, are popular Italian and European cars. But I suspect that here in the US, this shape of car will have a problem getting traction (no AWD pun intended).
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia is a special vehicle
The Toyota Sequoia is so versatile, so safe, so comfortable; it’s a specialty vehicle, to be sure, but also a special one.
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a hot seller for a good reason
What’s not to love? The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid was easy to drive, with great handling for an SUV, a powerful engine and wonderful gas mileage. Read all the reasons this automobile reviewer would own one.
This Mercedes AMG will get you where you need to go, before you even leave
While most cars today sell because of all the extra goodies, very few focus on the performance and driving capabilities anymore. Except for this Mercedes AMG. Yes, it has all the goodies, but in such an understated way that it’s almost an afterthought.
The 2020 Hyundai Venue doesn’t have enough flair
The Venue, even in the upgraded trim, is a pretty Spartan offering. It’s a classic small, subcompact car with a SUV body.
The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is a winning vehicle
Though the price tag on this 2020 Jeep may make you think twice, read why this vehicle is an all-around winner–both off and on the trails.
Idaho Springs transforms as the hub for a tourism reboot
Idaho Springs, the largest and closest to Denver of four Clear Creek mountain towns, is the first to capitalize on the two hottest emerging tourism sectors: More than 70% of the county is public lands, and its legacy was earned in gold, silver and molybdenum.
Can Coloradans get rid of the brown cloud looming over the Front Range?
The Denver metro area – as well as other cities along the Front Range – is once again listed as among the top 10 worst areas for air quality. Recently, the city was reclassified by the EPA as a serious violator of federal air regulations.
The unacceptable state of RTD
Being in the mass-transit business is tough. So, yes, a certain amount of slack should be given to transit managers – but how much is enough?
Not all roads are created equal
While government struggles to fund much needed improvements to public infrastructure and transportation, consumers are faced with a choice, and it’s worth keeping in mind that toll roads offer a choice – you’re paying either way, after all.
The 2020 Subaru Legacy is something of a revelation
This Legacy is a very handsome sedan that just about anyone would be proud to drive. Add in the fact that all Subarus (except the BRZ) feature all-wheel-drive as standard – and this Legacy is one of the few sedans on the market with the feature.
The Toyota Corolla remains reliable, consistent after 50 years
The 2020 Corolla is still the well-made, reliable, consistent, affordable, predictable, and comfortable sure-fire car it has always been. It is not exciting. It will not win styling contests. It can’t race. But it sells like hot cakes because it will take you and your family anywhere you need to go.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is not quite up to snuff
This is a very attractive subcompact crossover/SUV, with all the technology people expect these days, but when compared to the other vehicles in its (highly competitive) market, it can’t compete.
Every Colorado family needs these two cars
After driving both vehicles, this car reviewer wanted to buy them both. The Pilot as a people carrier, snow vehicle and road car and the UX as a commuter vehicle, snow car and wonderful run-around-town car.
The Lexus ES is almost perfect
This car is extremely smooth and quick and complete with technology, style and comfort, it seems like a steal. However, for this car reviewer, there was a deal-breaker when the Lexus hit the highway.
To electrify transportation, Colorado needs the infrastructure
Colorado in 2018 adopted a goal of having 940,000 electric vehicles on state roads by 2030. Legislators in the last session passed five bills to nudge along adoption of EVs.
The 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx is a real winner
Whereas some luxury editions fail to bring anything extra to the table, the Onyx Edition of the Outback is different. Starting with the engine and rounding out with features from switchable weather driving modes to a SmartDevice link, this model lives up to the hype.
This All-Wheel Drive Mazda3 Outpaces Its Competitors
The Mazda3 Hatchback AWD stood the test of winding mountain roads, Colorado highways and Denver streets. Outperforming in power, shifting, handling, vision and more, this car is perfect for Colorado, all year long.
Volvo: Please, Make it Simple
With a great price point and some nice driving and safety features, this station wagon may seem like a steal, but this Volvo still fell short (quite literally) for our car reviewer.
The Chrysler Pacifica Might be the Best Vehicle on the Road
Though large, the Pacifica proved to be nimble, not anywhere near as mushy-handling as many minivans and, coupled with the excellent power sources, a top-notch driving vehicle, a mountain road super star.
This Acura MDX is Perfect for Your Next Road Trip
When you’re going for a long, scenic drive you want the best driving vehicle you can get your hands on, and this Acura offered the comfort, space and power to cruise the scenic roadways of Michigan.
Is the Luxury Car Badge Worth the Cost?
These two cars are indeed very similar in size and feel. But the Lexus and the Toyota had similar driving and handling experiences despite major differences in the way the equipment was deployed.
Powerful and Responsive: This Mazda is a Winner
Though Miata's haven't changed much over the years, this new 2019 model – the third year of the 4th generation – has been given a more aggressive design, one that gives it more of the look of an old Triumph TR6, a classic
