Model Tested: 2017 Mazda6 Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 184 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway/30 mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,530 Performance: Responsive, fun to drive Paddle shifters Regular and … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD Inscription Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 mpg combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Performance: Smooth, powerful engine … read more

Throughout the Kitsap Peninsula, pet owners are blessed with an array of dog parks where they can take their dogs to exercise and socialize. If your dog lacks a fenced yard or other place to run safely, dog parks can be great venues … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring MT Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 155 horsepower 148 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26 mpg city/33 mpg highway Base Price: $30,065 As Tested: $31,325 Performance: Lively engine; revs quickly Smooth 6-speed manual … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, 180 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 30 mpg city/39 mpg highway/33 mpg combined Base Price: $21,300 As Tested: $22,135 Performance: Strong, easy revving turbocharged engine Butter-smooth 6-speed … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring 4-Door Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 184 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway/30 mpg combined Base Price: $24,195 As Tested: $27,930 Performance: Sport mode noticeably improves performance Paddle shifters Heads … read more

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. ~ William Wordsworth In the last … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Soul! Exclaim Turbo with Tech Package Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4, 201 horsepower, 195 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway/28 mpg combined Base Price: $22,650 As Tested: $27,620 Performance: Strong, turbocharged engine … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined Base Price: $42,870 As Tested: $43,770 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-6 engine 5,000 pound towing capacity … read more