2015 Dodge Challenger R/T

Isaac Bouchard The Dodge Challenger has found a welcome place in the pantheon of modern pony cars, what with its wide range of models, attractive retro styling and the practicality inherent in its larger body, interior and trunk. It’s now had its first major refresh, which seeks to keep it competitive with the Chevrolet Camaro … Read more

2015 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design

Isaac Bouchard Most auto journalists are suckers for a sexy wagon, and Volvo’s V60 T6 R-Design certainly qualifies as a looker, with svelte sheetmetal and a terrific stance. It really stands out in a sea of crossovers and sedans, and with 325 horsepower and all wheel drive seems the perfect car for a Colorado car … Read more

2015 Audi Allroad

Isaac Bouchard I remember mixed feelings when Audi replaced the very svelte A4 wagon—called Avant—in the US in 2012 with the jacked-up allroad. I deeply missed the departure of one of the only sports wagons offered to us, yet was excited at the resurrection of the high-bandwidth allroad concept. Adding an inch and a half … Read more

2015 Range Rover Supercharged LWB

Isaac Bouchard The latest generation of full size Range Rovers have been a massive success, with sales so far exceeding demand that there are still months-long waiting lists, over a year after the SUV’s debut. Parent company Land Rover has now bolstered the range by offering Americans a long wheelbase (LWB) version that, while still … Read more

2014 Toyota 4Runner Limited

Isaac Bouchard Simply put, the 4Runner is an icon. I would go so far as to say it was the best SUV ever built by mankind: tough as nails, able to navigate a trip from the ice of northern Canada or Alaska to the tip of South America with nary any maintenance, pleasing and extremely … Read more

Golf Fitness: Resorting to Exercise

A quick pre-round routine can take the pain out of your road game. Steven Heller | Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Working in Scottsdale, I naturally see plenty of weekend warriors on golf vacations. They hit all the top courses, and go full throttle from the get-go. By the second or third day, they’re feeling … Read more

Fitness: Take a Flyer in Scottsdale

High-flying yoga takes center stage Jon Rizzi Tom Weiskopf’s upgrades to TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course should no doubt heighten the challenge during the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Open (Jan. 29 – Feb. 1). The same holds true next door at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where innovations at the Well & Being Spa at Willow Stream … Read more

2014 Lexus ES350

Isaac Bouchard Once upon a time the Lexus ES350 ruled the near-luxury sedan roost, accounting for a significant fraction of total sales in that segment. These days there are many more players to choose from, and the segment itself has been cannibalized by crossovers and sportier offerings—even from Lexus itself. That makes it quite a … Read more

2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Isaac Bouchard One of the blessings of being an auto journalist is the exposure to six-figure cars. Along with that come inevitable questions from neighbors about my thoughts on the various rides they see parked in the building’s communal garage. But I was genuinely puzzled when one resident asked how I’d liked the new Bentley … Read more

Increase Upper Body Flexibility and Range of Motion

Two quick exercises you can do in your home or hotel room Steven Heller | Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Bent-Arm Separation One Increasing upper-body flexibility will deliver more power to your swing. This exercise, developed by Steve Heller of the acclaimed Fore-Max Training System at Scottsdale’s Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, plays an important … Read more