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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Ford Explorer ST

July 5, 2025 by Randy Stern
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Of course, we already had the mid-cycle refreshed 2025 Explorer. What more could we glean from this Rapid Red ST?

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Chrysler Pacifica

August 20, 2025 by Randy Stern
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Only minivans are stocked with the winged badge these days. It seems fine, since none of the brands sold by Stellantis North America offers a minivan.

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2026 Genesis GV70

June 6, 2025 by Randy Stern
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Perhaps for the past couple of decades, the traditional model year calendar has been thrown out the window.

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Toyota 4Runner

June 6, 2025 by Randy Stern
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After our fellow MAMA members took a mass of photos on it, it was our turn to load up this 2025 Toyota 4Runner Limited and head back to the Twin Cities.

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance

May 28, 2025 by Randy Stern
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TweetHow did we get this the 2025 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin? Actually, George and I went in separate vehicles. He took the V&R Machine as our back-up vehicle. I took this…a 2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance. It’s an annual tradition…sort of. The idea that we take we …

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

June 19, 2025 by Randy Stern
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Which brings us to this question: So, what’s so different between the Corolla and other vehicles than this one?

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Mazda3

May 12, 2025 by Randy Stern
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The 2025 Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition is the only way you can get the non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G engine with all-wheel drive.

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Ford Explorer

May 6, 2025 by Randy Stern
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The formula worked. Ford sold loads of Explorers. They navigated some headwinds along the way and found themselves in public safety fleets across North America.

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025.5 Volvo XC90

April 30, 2025 by Randy Stern
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Over the years, Volvo stayed true to the XC90’s mission as its flagship vehicle. Over time, electrification became part of the lineup.

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Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Kia K4

April 29, 2025 by Randy Stern
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As sedans slowly disappear from new car lineups, Kia knows that there are still customers who want a three-box, lower-to-the-ground traditional automobile.

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