Jeff Zurschmeide

1 week ago | swcommconnection.com | Jeff Zurschmeide

Nissan has been making compact sedans for well over 50 years, and it shows. One of the most enjoyable drives I’ve had lately was the 2025 Nissan Sentra SR. The basic Sentra was redesigned for the 2020 model year, so it’s due for a refresh, but overall this is still an amazing value for the price. The price of a new Sentra starts at $22,730 with required fees, but for that price you get a comfortable, attractive sedan with seating for five passengers and up to 40 MPG in highway fuel economy.

2 weeks ago | portlandtribune.com | Jeff Zurschmeide

There's no doubt that SUVs have been dominant in the American market for years, accounting for about 58% of vehicle sales in 2024. But at the same time, automakers have been raising prices on SUVs because of their popularity. If you want an affordable new car, the insider tip is to buy a sedan. The basics of the Kia K4 include a 2.0-liter engine, except for the top GT-Line Turbo trim level, which gets a more powerful 1.6-liter turbo engine.

3 weeks ago | portlandtribune.com | Jeff Zurschmeide

The full-size SUV category is a tough arena in which to compete. The Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon dominate the market, with the Cadillac Escalade, Ford Expedition, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Toyota Sequoia, and others all offering strong contenders. To excel as a full-size SUV, you have to offer a great driving experience as well as towing and passenger capacity, and a certain amount of comfort. Nissan's freshly updated Armada does all of that.

3 weeks ago | beavertonvalleytimes.com | Jeff Zurschmeide

Alfa Romeo has always been a special automaker. Even when they made ordinary passenger sedans, they were not ordinary because they were built on the same chassis as the brand's sports and racing cars. The passenger cars carried the same engines, brakes, and suspensions as the sports cars. The single unifying principle behind an Alfa Romeo was always passion. That carries through into the Stelvio SUV.

1 month ago | portlandtribune.com | Jeff Zurschmeide

It seems like people always forget the Nissan Murano when talking about luxury SUV options, yet the Murano offers a compelling experience that just might save you some money. With an all-new design for 2025, it's time to take another look at the unexpected luxury and tech in this often-overlooked crossover. The Nissan Murano is part of a small class of upscale mid-size two-row crossovers, designed to deliver a premium experience at a down-to-earth price.