After a massive overhaul just three years ago (revamped power train, more cabin space and a standard third-row seat), the VW Tiguan remains largely as is for 2021. Under the hood sits a turbo, intercooled and direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-4 cylinder engine putting out 184 horsepower @ 4360 rpm and 221 pounds-feet of torque @ 1600 […]
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Legendary Ford Bronco charges back to showrooms
COLUMN: After 25 years out to pasture, the Ford Bronco has returned to the rodeo!
Continue ReadingPolitics and the Little Private Strip That Could
COLUMN: The truth is the politics of a grass strip and small aircraft operations are akin to those of agriculture in how they utilize and sustain open vistas. And they both suffer and sometimes expire over time at the hands of residential sprawl and/or politics.
Continue ReadingINFINITI Q50 SPORT SEDAN IS A SMART PICK!
It may not be on a potential shopper’s radar like an Audi, Benz or BMW but this luxury sport car from Infiniti deserves attention.
Continue ReadingOpinion: Suddenly, signs are pointing up in Plant City
With COVID-19, business closures, and unemployment, the last 15 months have been rough in Plant City. Zoom meetings and face masks have replaced face-to-face interactions and covered smiles. Much of the joy has been taken out of working with friends. The pace of business activity slowed. But somehow in Plant City, vaccinations and stiff upper […]
Continue ReadingHyundai Sonata Hybrid can go quite the distance
After a major redesign last year, the Hyundai Sonata hybrid continues as-is for 2021. With a range of over 550 miles on a tank (13.2 gallons) thanks to its gas/hybrid technology, the midsize sedan can safely and surely take you to West Palm Beach and back — or even all the way to Atlanta — […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: A shout-out to Plant City’s waste collectors
Recently, I sold my house on Emerson Place in Walden Lake. I had accumulated some “extra” stuff over the years that I needed to get rid of real quick. I called to schedule a “large” trash pickup, as I was instructed, but the buyers wanted to close early so I really scrambled and got my […]
Continue ReadingGood Appeal: Business, professional, and recreational license suspensions for non-payment of child support — and what to do about it
In Florida, the non-payment of child support comes with many consequences. Not only do you face contempt issues with the court and the many sanctions the court can impose for contempt, you can also face suspension of your driver’s license and any business, professional or recreational licenses you have. These include licenses issued by the […]
Continue ReadingCorsair deservedly replaces MKC in Lincoln lineup
The Latin word for Corsair is “cursus,” which means “journey.” And the entry-level luxury SUV in the Lincoln roster offers just that and more – exceptional handling and balance, quick acceleration and remarkably good body control. Replacing the MKC last year, the compact Corsair is available as a front-wheel or an all-wheel drive, which was […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Time to honor Vietnam veterans
Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran’s age approximated to be 60 years old. March 29 is now designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day by the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition bipartisan Act of 2017. Forty-seven years have passed […]
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