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Spring Lineup: 5 fun and affordable cars for under $30K

5 fun and affordable cars for under $30K

Fairytale SUVs from Ford

Once upon a time there was a 2013 family of three princesses, from the ‘Blue Oval’ known as Ford, vying to be your Cinderella. Meet the princesses – ahem, SUVs – the Escape, Explorer and Flex.

Auto: The all-new Nissan Altima takes on the Subaru Legacy

Japanese cars have a reputation: reliability and value for your dollar. The remarkable thing is how different each brand and vehicle can be even when in a similar price point. Take for example the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL and the 2013 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited.

‘I will be back for the tapas’

It’s worthwhile for Denverites to occasionally traipse up north and learn what makes Boulderites salivate. Happily mixed with college nosh houses on the Hill —including hole-in-the-wall Asian takeout staples, coffeehouses aplenty, and burrito masters like Illegal Pete’s — are high-end, high-profile spots like John’s and Arugula.

‘City of Angels’ musical hits with Hollywood gusto

Out Front publisher Jerry Cunningham stars Vintage Theatre production. Interview by David Marlowe.

A spark of mobility

Denver isn’t necessarily a big city, but it still has the top issue of any urban environment: space. With a lack of space comes a lack of parking. That is, unless you have a car that can zip into any corner. We could be talking about the urban chic MINI or the two-seat Smart ForTwo – but this time we’re referring to the latest minicar to compete in the urban buyer’s challenge. Let us introduce to you the bright and somewhat-striking 2013 Chevrolet Sp

Sonnenalp, Vail’s surprising, savory ski shore

Somewhere nestled in the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains, dusted with snow and marked by Austrian gables, sits a jewel of the Old World: Vail’s own Sonnenalp Resort.

Big Toys: Sporty or green – the flavors of the new Lexus GS luxury sedan

For the last few years there has been a tug-of-war in our consumer driven minds. Culturally, and to some extent ethically, we should be considering alternative fuels for our daily transportation. Now we have to stop and ask: Can I drive a sports inspired car or should I be looking at the ‘Green’ alternative?

Dine with the Little Dragon

When you walk into Little Dragon – somewhere between grocery shopping and grabbing dry cleaning after work – it strikes you with an un-takeout-like vibe. There’s something, well, elegant about it.

Under $30K: 2013 Scion FR-S

What multi-car review would be complete without a sports car in the mix? My sentiments…