If you like the Lexus RX SUV lineup, then you are really going to love the latest addition, the all-new RX 350 F SPORT. This is a honey of a vehicle. It’s a performance version of the luxury SUV and it’s available in All-Wheel Drive (AWD), has an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, an [...]
Former swim team members and a University of Miami alumni official gathered at South Miami’s Big Cheese Restaurant recently to honor a man they revere and respect, retired longtime coach Bill Diaz. Diaz, 87, coached both men and women UM swimming and diving teams for 15 years, from 1970 to 1985. His squads posted four [...]
The 2013 Kia Sorento is a good looking, compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) and it just keeps getting better; it’s reasonably priced, has good power and fuel efficiency, and comes with an expanded roster of standard comfort, convenience and safety features. Sorento is offered in three trim levels — LX, EX and SX — and [...]
The Lincoln MKS is the flagship sedan for the American luxury car maker and it has been updated for 2013 with sleeker styling and a new interior. On the outside there is a new grille, hood, front fenders and fascia, new HID headlights, 19- and 20-inch aluminum wheels, decklid, LED taillights and exhaust tips. Inside, [...]
Travelers who regularly stay at the Inn on Fifth in Naples may not recognize the popular hotel on their next visit following a $2 million renovation that took three months to complete. While the exterior facade remains much the same as it was in 1948 when it was built to house a bank, the upgrade [...]
Lincoln chose the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables to announce its corporate rebranding and launch a new automobile that officials hope will help pave the way for a return to a competitive position in the luxury automobile market. Coinciding with simultaneous news conferences in New York and Los Angeles, Lincoln marketing officials in Coral [...]
The all-new, fourth-generation Honda CR-V debuted late last year with upscale styling, excellent fuel efficiency, and a host of standard convenience features. It continues much the same in 2013 as one of the most fun-to-drive and functional compact SUVs in the U.S. Compact on the outside and roomy inside, the CR-V is an excellent balance [...]
Chevrolet picked Miami’s blossoming Wynwood Arts District to introduce the new 2013 Spark, the brand’s first mini-car ever marketed in the U.S. and Canada. The Spark is a sporty and maneuverable four-passenger, five-door hatchback with bold styling and in-your-face colors. It is aimed at the next generation youth market and comes with a lot of [...]
The Kia Optima may be the best buy in a midsize family sedan on the U.S. market today. Since being completely redesigned in 2010, Optima has become Kia’s best seller. Built at Kia’s plant in West Point, GA, the 2013 Optima lineup has been expanded with the new and sporty top-of-the-line Limited trim. The Optima [...]
The 2013 Scion FR-S is a hot new sports car that made me think of my college years when I was zipping around the campus in a snappy little MGA roadster. Oh, it’s not quite the same, but pretty darn close The FR-S — which stands for Frontengine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport — is Toyota Scion’s [...]
I don’t think there’s a car buff alive that does not love the Mercedes Benz SL, and the 2013 version has only served to generate more fans and an even greater appreciation of this beautiful automobile. This sixth generation SL is about two inches longer and wider, and its aluminum frame is about 275 pounds [...]
They came from far and wide to celebrate the life of Leonard King. They gathered at Scotty’s Landing, a locals’ dining place on the shore of Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove. There were faces from decades past, many not seen in the Grove for years and many more from very recent times, people who were [...]
The Subaru Impreza seems to improve with age and the fourth-generation of 2012 versions of the four-door and five-door compact are more dynamic in styling and have an all-new, more efficient powertrain. Available in Base, Premium, Sport Premium, Limited and Sport Limited models, the new Impreza is powered by a new 148-hp Boxer engine and [...]
Ford Motor Company sent one of its top executives to Miami on Sept. 18 to introduce the all-new 2013 Fusion Hybrid, a vehicle with exceptional fuel economy and crisp design cues, and one that the company says will be the standard for future models across the Ford product line. The new Fusion made its debut [...]
