It’s black and sleek, screams luxury and is big enough to fit a group of friends or the extended family. It cruises around Bainbridge Island and is a regular at the island’s wineries and beaches. This is one of two passenger vans owned … read more

For many Americans, making the jump to buying that first house is a significant achievement that allows them to put their mark on their own space, while creating room for family and pets. But how do you know you’re ready? Americans see home-ownership … read more

Savage Plants & Landscape in Kingston is a family-owned nursery that does more than just sell plants. Jim and Joan Savage started the nursery in 1993. Jim Savage runs the landscape division, and his daughter, Hollie Savage, is the nursery manager. “My mom … read more

Model Tested: Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-Liter DOHC 4-Cylinder Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Horsepower: 203 • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 25/City • 33/Highway • 28/Combined Base Price: $34,900 As Tested: $39,536 Overview: The Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD is a great family vehicle, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE 5-Door Hatchback Engine: 2.0-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC 4-Cylinder w/Dual Injection Transmission: Dynamic Shift Continually Variable Transmission Horsepower: 168 • Torque: 155 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 30/City • 38/Highway • 33/Combined Base Price: $24,090 • As Tested: $27,823 Overview: The … read more

Model tested: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE Engine: 1.4-liter TSI DOHC turbo Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 147 Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 30/city, 40/highway, 34/combined Base price: $22,155 As tested: $23,005 Overview: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan is as well-mannered on the … read more

Model tested: 2019 Genesis G80 AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter GDI twin turbo Transmission: 8-speed Shiftronic automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 365 Torque: 376 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base price: $57,750 As tested: $58,745 Overview: Hyundai launched its Genesis luxury brand for … read more

Model tested: 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $43,680 As tested: $44,725 Overview: The 2019 Honda Passport is an all-new model based on the larger, … read more

Model tested: Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Wide Body Engine: 392 V8 SRT Hemi Transmission: TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 485 • Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 15/city, 24/highway, 18/combined Base price: $39,245 • As tested: $56,600 Overview: Unmitigated performance is the Dodge Challenger’s hallmark. … read more