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Upgraded 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and New Sub-Compact Taos SUVs

June 6, 2022 admin 0

By Rhandi Payton Premium quality and performance describe the upgraded 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and the all-new Taos SUVs. They’re powerful and smooth with defined performance attributes. This year, the compact Tiguan has been refreshed, while the sub-compact Taos is new […]

Nomadic Journey to Palenque, Colombia: The 1st Free Town for Africans in the Americas

May 29, 2022 admin 0

By Kimatni D. Rawlins Suta Ma Black translates to “We are Black” for the Afro-Colombian people of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by South American leader Benkos Bioho who escaped slavery and led a rebellion of enslaved maroons from Cartagena […]

2022 Lexus NX 450 Plugin Hybrid Extends Compact Luxury SUV EV Range

May 6, 2022 Leslie Rhodes 0

By RANDI PAYTON Hot off the assembly line, the new 2022 Lexus NX 450+ hybrid joins the NX family of luxury SUVs. With a price tag of $55,560 and a $7,500 federal tax credit, the NX 450h has a “best […]

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Compact Pickup Truck Arrives

April 20, 2022 admin 0

By Randi Payton The new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup truck has finally arrived in time for those who want a smaller pickup for work around the city without the high cost of fuel. Since Hyundai announced the first […]

2022 Redesigned Infiniti QX60 is a Luxurious Midsize SUV

April 4, 2022 admin 0

By Randi Payton The newly redesigned 2022 Infiniti QX60 has been transformed from top to bottom with the latest technology, performance, and luxurious craftsmanship to maintain its competitiveness in the three-row midsize SUV category. The upscale Infiniti QX60, which shares […]

Nissan’s Redesigned 2022 Frontier Midsize Pickup

March 21, 2022 admin 0

By Randi Payton Nissan’s redesigned 2022 Frontier midsize pickup truck is the right size for hauling around the city and off-road adventures. The current model was engineered and designed for today’s pickup buyers and backed by Nissan’s 62-year experience in […]

2022 Ford F-250 Diesel SRW 4X4 Crew Cab

March 9, 2022 admin 0

By Randi Payton The 2022 Ford F-250, the big brother to America’s top-selling vehicle – the F-150, handles three-quarter and one-ton tasks. But, unlike many of its heavy-duty truck competitors, the F-250 has a lightweight aluminum body, allowing it to […]

2022 Mini Cooper & 2023 Mini Special Editions

March 1, 2022 admin 0

By Randy Payton The Mini Cooper may look small on the outside, but it’s big on active safety and performance driving. Refreshed for 2022, the Mini Cooper gets new design changes to its front grille and bumpers. In addition, it […]

The 2022 Lexus GX 460 Does It All in Style

February 18, 2022 admin 0

By Randi Payton If you’re looking for a mid-size luxury SUV that can handle snow and ice, street potholes, and off-roading, the 2022 Lexus GX 460 can do it all in style. It has on- and off-road characteristics similar to […]

2022 Genesis G70 Sport Earns a Spot in the Luxury Performance Class

February 7, 2022 admin 0

by Randi Payton The 2022 Genesis G70 Sport Prestige, a recent entry into the luxury sports sedan class, quickly earned a reputation for value, performance, and reliability. The new G70 competes with major brands like the BMW 4-Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A5, […]

The Full-Size Ford F-150 SuperCrew Hybrid Turns into a Mobile Generator

January 30, 2022 admin 0

By Randi Payton Ford delivered its new 2021 F-150 SuperCrew with the 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid to me for a week so that I could test out its upgraded features and performance. However, I didn’t have any construction work to […]

The Stylish 2022 Infiniti QX55 SUV

December 29, 2021 admin 0

By Randi Payton Making its case for ultimate luxury and vehicle design, the all-new 2022 Infiniti QX55, has an aggressive body style, sporty performance, along with 20-inch wheels. More stylish than the FX it replaces, the QX55 is positioned between […]

Kia Intensifies the Competition with Sorento, K5, and Carnival

December 14, 2021 admin 0

By Randi Payton Kia Motor Company, South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer, is now a force to be reckoned with worldwide, with a full lineup of SUVs, sedans, and a minivan. Once a bland maker of economy vehicles, Kia competes with […]

2022 Mitsubishi Cross and Outlander SUVs Turning Heads

November 21, 2021 admin 0

By Randi Payton Mitsubishi plays catch up with its competitors with the beautifully redesigned 2022 Eclipse Cross and the Outlander SUVs. The sheet metal, interior, and exterior look and feel surpass its former self with styling, quality, and lots of […]

Book Review: Fusing Fantasy and Reality: The BLM in Taifa’s Trilogy of Tales

October 25, 2021 admin 0

Reviewed by Randi Payton, Decisive Media Network The concept of BLM, whether heralded from today’s Black Lives Matter or yesterday’s Black Liberation Movement, is ever-present in the children’s books of Nkechi Taifa, which embrace both fantasy and reality as they […]

My One-Day Sneak Peak at the New 2022 Models at the Washington Automotive Press Association’s Annual Car Rally

October 11, 2021 admin 0

By Randi Payton The annual car rally, hosted by the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA), is the highlight of my year. It is the one time I get to experience many of the latest new vehicles in one day. This […]