Winter in Wisconsin
It’s mating season, and Wisconsinites know what that means. From now until December, deer and other wild animals will be out in droves, oblivious to their own safety. It’s that time of year when at any given moment, a deer will come bolting out of nowhere and strike your vehicle with full force. It’s an unfortunate experience and one that is getting costlier. Read the rest of this entry »
Taking a Closer Look at the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota has a long-standing reputation for building reliable, fuel-efficient cars, and the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a perfect example of that. With a wide range of features and backed by Toyota’s rock-solid warranty it gets you maximum value out of your dollar.
Key Features of the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Lately, it’s been a little hard trying to connect with nature outside of watching a David Attenborough documentary or playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With fall weather making the days comfortably cool, perhaps it’s time to visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens and experience nature in person.
A Brief History of the Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Intended as a way to preserve public access to Lake Monona from increasing residential development, Michael B. Olbrich began purchased the land around Starkweather Creek with plans to build an expansive park and municipal garden center. Sadly, Olbrich did not live to see his idea into action.
In 1952, Madison Park Commission began work on creating the Botanical Gardens. Today there are 16 acres filled with multiple outdoor gardens as well as a conservatory that houses a tropical paradise year-round. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s no secret that Madison loves coffee. You can hardly turn a corner without finding a cafe, bakery, restaurant, or coffeehouse that offers you your caffeine fix. We all have our favorites, but if you’ve been looking for a new spot to try, we’ve got a few you should check out.
Grace Coffee Co. (417 State St)
This quaint and comfy shop is a local favorite that’s currently serving up seasonal treats like pumpkin cardamom chai latte. The place has a very relaxed vibe and excellent pour-over coffee that is a must-taste-to-believe. The açaí bowls come highly recommended, as well.
Finca Coffee (2500 Rimrock Rd, Ste 105)
Though its location is kind of off the beaten path, it is most certainly worth the trip. Finca, in Central America, is Spanish for farm–which is where it all begins for Finca Coffee. They use direct fair trade practices to purchase directly from farms in El Salvador and bring it here to share their culture with their customers directly. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2020 Toyota Sienna has plenty to offer those searching for a minivan. With a powerful engine and available all-wheel drive, it packs a punch in all seasons, over all terrain. This year features the Nightshade package, which gives black accents to the wheels, grille, spoiler, door handles, and mirrors.
Performance
The Sienna is one of the very few minivans available with all-wheel drive, in fact, at the time it came out it was the only one. So if you’re looking for a minivan that’s good in the snow, the Sienna is one of the only options. It also features some serious power in the form of a 3.5 Liter direct-injection engine with 296 horsepower. It’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Sienna was designed to be fun to drive, with 140 spot welds to reduce movement in the body and give a better driving response with a smoother ride. Air fin stabilizers reduce turbulence to reduce noise and drag. The Sienna SE features sport suspension for a smooth ride even when you’re testing out all the power this car has to offer Read the rest of this entry »
In Wisconsin, sports are a way of life. Just think about how many rabid fans there are who cheer on their professional teams like the Green Bay Packers or the Milwaukee Brewers. While Madison does not have many professional teams of its own, that doesn’t mean it has nothing to cheer for, especially with these four local teams in town.
Forward FC
Forward is a professional soccer team and the only professional sports team based in this city. Its first season was in 2019 and it competes in USL League One, the third tier of American soccer. The team finished fourth in 2019 and looks to place even higher in 2020. One of the best parts about home games is the team’s mascot, a cow named Lionela Bessi. The popularity of the team is evident as it had the highest attendance in the league during its first year in operation.
A Closer Look at the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Whether you’re going out with your friends or picking your kids up from their piano lessons, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the perfect vehicle for all your driving needs. It features the latest 2.5-liter, four-cylinder hybrid engine that delivers the optimum mix of mileage and horsepower in one of the best looking SUVs of the year.
Bold New Design of the 2020 Toyota Highlander
The 2020 Highlander improves upon the excellent style of the previous generations with its unique bold design featuring a stunning front black grille with chrome trim, premium headlights, and a beautiful silver bumper on the Platinum model.
The powerful SUV form factor has been completely reimagined for the 2020 iteration, keeping the same standards of safety, comfort, and sophistication in mind, with the modern Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K). The Highlander XLE features the first-ever 20-inch aero venting alloy wheels, aerodynamically designed to reduce wind noise and improve the ventilation of the heat from the brakes.
7 Things We Love About State Street
State Street in Madison is an outdoor public space where locals, tourists, and college students mingle and enjoy each other’s company on any given day. It’s a place where the community can come together for a meal, a drink, or some shopping. Closed to traffic, this area is also excellent for taking a walk or a bike ride.
People Watching
This little strip of community fun offers some of the best opportunities for watching people that you are likely to find anywhere.
You will see families spending time together, couples strolling hand in hand, and people leading their dogs along the sidewalk. You will also find groups of college students connecting between classes and office workers grabbing a bite to eat or some exercise during the day.
Whether you’re looking for a new SUV to take on long family vacations, make trips back and forth to school, or use as a new everyday driver, the Highlander has everything you need. A powerful, fuel-efficient engine is paired with high-end technology for the distinct ability to perform in any way you need it. We’re here to help you discover the versatility of the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
Intelligent Technology
One of our favorites features of the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the intelligent built-in technology. Enjoy options such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the ability to listen to your favorite playlist, send and receive text messages, and even set up your map route. Available Wi-Fi connectivity will enable the kids, with up to five devices, to stay connected and entertained while on any road trip. You also get the ability to add the Dynamic Navigation system for up-to-date data, routes, and even places to stop for fuel or food. The best just got better.
When Keith Peterson moved from Orlando, Florida to Madison, Wisconsin, he brought along his recently purchased car. That was in September, and everything was fine.
Then came the first snowfall of the year. Being from Florida, Peterson didn’t have a lot of experience driving in wintry conditions, but he never expected to feel so utterly out of control.
“I slid through intersections, and I fishtailed whenever I hit even the smallest patch of snow,” he says. “No other driver seemed to be having the difficulties I was. Afterward, my friends nicknamed my car “The Silver Sled of Death.”
He says a friend recommended that during the next mild day, he should take his car into Smart Motors and let their service department help him with his issue. He did. And he learned quite a bit.
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