Mazda, Motoring

2019 Mazda CX-9

2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature

My MINI Clubman has a new stablemate…a 2019 Mazda CX-9 AWD Signature in Machine Gray with a gorgeous Auburn Nappa leather and black interior. It replaces our 2008 Jeep Liberty, which after 11-years, almost 200,000 miles and some mounting issues, was in need of being replaced.

I looked at most of the major players in the 3-row SUV segment…Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander and 4Runner, Kia Sorento, Nissan Pathfinder, VW Atlas, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Mazda CX-9. It’s a pretty solid segment, with some good options. In the end, the Mazda won out on its looks, and features for the price.

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Motoring, Photography

Chicago Auto Show 2015

Over the weekend, I visited the Chicago Auto Show with my father-in-law, and my 6-year old son. A few cars stood out to me…the new Ford GT, the (new?) Acura NSX, the Toyota FT-1 concept, the Porsche 918 Spyder, and the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo that will be competing at Le Mans later this year.

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