Vehicles & Rides
Our Rides: New Mobility for The Last Mile
Mobility is more than just a buzzword. It is what we are enjoying right now here in the Twin Cities. The word “mobility” has many meanings. In this case, it stands for a movement of […]
Our Rides: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
One of our favorite cars is all new for 2019. The popular Volkswagen Jetta is a fixture in our community. For the past 39 years, the sedan version of the Rabbit/Golf has served us well, […]
Ride Review: 2019 Volvo XC40
Volvo has finally made a “fun sized” vehicle right for urban living. The 2019 XC40 is an all-new crossover/SUV for the Swedish brand. At 174.2 inches long, the newest Volvo is short enough for street […]
Ride Review: 2018 Mazda CX-9
What would be your “perfect” road trip vehicle? This is a question that yields many answers. But, there are a few things to consider. How many people are you taking? What are you bringing along? […]
Ride Review: 2019 MINI Convertible
We can safely establish that MINI is more than just the iconic two-door car that looks like the original from back in 1959. In the past couple of years, Lavender Magazine brought you two variations […]
Ride Review: 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
While other manufacturers have been pulling back their lineups by eliminating sedans and hatchbacks from their portfolio, General Motors made a commitment to keep them on sale for us. This is a good thing because […]
Ride Review: 2018 Kia Stinger
In the past, larger hatchbacks had been hit-or-miss on in this country. The first Volkswagen Dasher was a hit. It introduced us to a new kind of car from the Wolfsburg brand: water cooled front-engine […]
Ride Review: 2018 Lexus LC 500
Did you know that the Lexus LC 500 was once a concept car that made the rounds of the auto show circuit some few years ago? Given the track record of concept cars, they usually […]
Ride Review: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Do you remember what Alfa Romeo used to be? 90 years ago, they ruled the auto racing world. These red machines sent the finest drivers of the 1920s and 1930s into many championships. An Alfa […]
Ride Review: 2018 Ford EcoSport
Finally, Ford introduced a small SUV for the city crowd! Well… actually… this Ford has been around for a while. The EcoSport has been Ford’s key vehicle in “emerging markets” since 2003, when it was […]
