Malibu. Mojave. Manzanar. Mono Lake. Yosemite. Kings Canyon. Sequoia. Hollywood. LAX. These are the places, in order, that we explored in Ford’s redesigned and aptly named 2011 Explorer, a large crossover vehicle that blends minivan practicality and SUV capability into
Review – 2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Feels Right for Utah’s Roads
Some vehicles just feel right. The redesigned 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is one of those vehicles. I’m fortunate to drive many vehicles each year. But few of those vehicles grow on me the way this new Touareg did. It just feels right, particularly in the way it addresses my needs for an all-wheel drive, two-row crossover that is well suited for
Review – 2011 Nissan Murano Impresses with Responsive, Spirited Drive
“The seat material looks like a sofa,” she said. “Way softer and better looking than most cars with cloth interiors.”
That’s the first impression from a friend as she opened the doors to the 2011 Nissan Murano. It’s a car that surprises on many levels and a week of driving revealed more than a few positive impressions (the least of which
2011 Dodge Durango Dramatically Improved for SUV Buyers
My older brother owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. He loves it. With only 77,000 miles on the odometer, his SUV has proven dependable and ideal for loading the family, all their gear, and attaching a boat as they head for Utah’s mountains and a weekend of water-skiing.
But his love for the Durango places him squarely in the minority—especially when you
2011 Ford Explorer Wins Vehix March Motor Madness
It’s over. The 2011 Ford Explorer thoroughly manhandled the 2011 Ford F-150 in the final matchup of Vehix March Motor Madness. This one wasn’t even close with the Explorer pulling in 74-percent of the votes.
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That’s a stellar and almost shocking achievement when you consider that the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling
2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford F-150 Championship – (Vehix March Motor Madness)
It’s over. The 2011 Ford Explorer dominates the F-150 and cuts down the ceremonial nets as 2011 Vehix March Motor Madness champion. You gotta love it baby!
So this is it. The final showdown. The March Motor Madness final. Going into the tournament, the 2011 Ford Explorer was a clear leader. Think of it as a Duke or North Carolina…or this
2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Ford Explorer (Vehix March Motor Madness)
UPDATE: The Ford Explorer takes out the Honda Accord in this battle. Voting is now closed for this matchup.
Argument For: Refined, safe, and fuel-efficient, and offered in coupe, sedan, and hatchback body styles, the 2011 Honda Accord is also expected to retain a good chunk of its value over time, almost making its purchase an investment
8 American-Made Trucks, Cars and SUVS
Few events feel more quintessentially American than the NCAA Basketball Tournament. It’s the Horatio Alger myth in action when small schools rise from rags to riches through a mix of hard work, passion, and a little bit of luck (we’re looking at you Butler and Virginia Commonwealth University/VCU).
It feels you with a sense of pride to watch kids rise to
2011 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Ford Explorer (Vehix March Motor Madness)
UPDATE: The Ford Explorer takes out the Toyota Tacoma in this sedan battle. Voting is now closed for this matchup.
Argument For: With fuel economy ratings as high as 25 mpg on the highway, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma offers a wide range of variety, including the X-Runner factory sport truck and the T/X off-roader for serious off-highway
2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Ford Explorer (Vehix March Motor Madness)
UPDATE: The Ford Explorer beats the Honda Pilot in this matchup of two very good family SUVs. Voting is now closed for this matchup.
Argument For: Legendary Honda reliability coupled with eight-passenger capacity and a roomy 87 cubic-feet of maximum cargo capacity are the 2011 Honda Pilot’s primary calling cards.
