HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID REVIEW
Sep 9, 2017
I drove a 2017 Hyundai IONIQ with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack for a total of 139 horsepower. Available in three trims — the base Blue, SEL and Limited — with standard equipment on my Limited trim including: leather upholstery; exterior chrome accents; premium door ... Continue reading
Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA FORTE SEDAN REVIEW
Sep 5, 2017
The Forte is continued evidence that Kia welds a pretty wicked engineering wand. What could be cast off as a tight-fitting compact has been magically turned into desirable sedan through simple yet great styling accents (and – okay – a slightly larger wheel base) plus features that will mesmerize you with what the c ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER REVIEW
Aug 31, 2017
I drove a 2017 Toyota 4Runner with the standard 270-horsepower 4-liter V6 engine with 278 pound-feet of torque, paired to a five-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive system with A-TRAC. Available in six trims– SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited and TRD Pro for those w ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2017 HONDA CR-V HEELS ON WHEELS REVIEW
Aug 29, 2017
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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW
Aug 26, 2017
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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW
Aug 18, 2017
I drove a 2017 Mazda CX-5 with the upgraded 187-horsepower SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE(s) REVIEW
Aug 17, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SANTA FE(s) VEHICLE Insistent on being the most versatile mid-size crossover on the market, the Hyundai Santa Fe underwent another sharp redesign for 2017 for both its five- and seven-passenger models. A fresh new exterior face, standa ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD ESCAPE REVIEW
Aug 15, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ESCAPE VEHICLE Shopping for a small crossover these days can be a real nail biter, with the ultimate choice coming down to a few minor details or preferences. The Ford Escape should be make your short list, especially if simplified tec ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 AUDI A4 REVIEW
Aug 11, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AUDI A4 VEHICLE Would the Audi A4 be an auspicious choice for a more modest female? Or a capture a subtle nod for recognizing one’s own self-worth? If you’re anything like me, when trying on luxury-based sedans you want quality, bu ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA3 REVIEW
Aug 6, 2017
I drove a 2017 Mazda3 with the larger 184-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv engine matched to the Skyactiv-Drive six-speed manual transmission and the new G-Vectoring Control dynamics. Available in a base Sport, Touring, Touring 2.5 and Grand Touring, my top-of-the-line Grand Touring test drive came with the ... Continue reading
Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GS 350 REVIEW
Aug 5, 2017
I drove a 2017 Lexus GS 350 with the 3.5-liter V6 engine with 311 horsepower mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. While a base model to a top-of-the-line trim are available, variations are determined by engine (V6 or turbocharged 4-cylinder), rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, and the addition of the F-SPORT fea ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK REVIEW
Aug 4, 2017
An unbeatable choice in terms of style, both inside and out, and done well at my step-up-from-base trim ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI VELOSTER REVIEW
Aug 3, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE VELOSTER VEHICLE Hyundai has engineered a beautiful marriage between a sports car and a compact with the Veloster, a unique three-door hatchback big on performance and value. You get distinctive style minus the big cost and fuel consum ... Continue reading
Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA REVIEW
Aug 1, 2017
I drove a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with a 287-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Available in a base LX, Touring, Touring (with Plus and L Packages), Limited and Hybrid (with Premium or Platinum packages), my Pacifica Limited trim came with the following standard features: upgraded Na ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA6 REVIEW
Jul 25, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA6 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA6 VEHICLE The Mazda6 stands out for its sportiness where reasonably priced sedans are concerned, hoping to attract the eye of those who have lost interest in some of segments regulars (the Accor ... Continue reading
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