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Mini Cooper Coupe
By Jim MacPherson It might be hard to believe, but there are people who think the Mini hardtop is too big. Think about that. A car named Mini isn’t small enough. Never one to ignore a potential new market, Mini has responded with the Mini Cooper...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Nissan, Acura, Mini
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Acura RDX
By Paula MacPherson The new 2013 Acura RDX seemed large when sitting in our garage. I called it a big bruiser at first, but it didn’t seem all that big once I began driving it. While on the road, it’s easily managed and thoroughly pleasant....Tags: SUVs and Crossovers
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Chevrolet Malibu
By Jim MacPherson It only takes a short drive in the completely redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Malibu to realize that this car is aimed at families. The styling is bold, yet pleasingly handsome, the suspension swallows bumps effortlessly and the cabin is...
Tags: Passenger Cars, East Hartford, Nissan, Manufacturing and Engineering, Buick
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2012 Infiniti FX50S
Typical sport utility vehicles tend to be long on utility and short on sport. For buyers who find that disappointing, encountering the Infiniti FX should be a pleasant experience. This premium, luxury SUV turns the traditional formula for such vehicles...
Tags: Infiniti, SUVs and Crossovers, Lexus
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2013 Lexus GS 350
By Jim MacPherson By nearly any measure, Lexus has been phenomenally successful. The brand is synonymous with luxury, comfort and dependability. It’s not, however, thought of being overly sporty, or ranking high on the fun-to-drive scale. The now-...
Tags: Passenger Cars, East Hartford, Lexus, Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Porsche 911 Carrera S
By Jim MacPherson In a sad twist of fate, one of the first of the 2012 Porsche 911s arrived for review just a few days after the death of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the designer who conceived the original 911. He was 76. Porsche has updated the 911...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Sports Cars, Porsche, East Hartford, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Volvo XC60
By Jim MacPherson With its abundance of safety features, it can be easy to lose sight of the actual car when evaluating the Volvo XC60. Among those safety measures available include active cruise control with “Queue Assist,” which stops...Tags: Passenger Cars, Simsbury, SUVs and Crossovers, Volvo, Buick
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What's Your New Ride Worth to You?
Paying attention to long-term ownership costs when shopping for a new car or truck can pay off in the long run. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features As new cars continue to sell at a record pace, many browsers are turning into shoppers and shoppers into...Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Passenger Cars, Environmental Issues, Manufacturing and Engineering, Kelley Blue Book LLC
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Nissan Murano
By Jim MacPherson There are two versions of the Nissan Murano: The crossover utility vehicle and a convertible, the Murano CrossCabriolet. One is rational, the other whimsical. Rationality rules for this review. In 2012, Nissan has made few changes...
Tags: Middletown, Nissan, SUVs and Crossovers, Volvo
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Chevrolet Sonic
By Jim MacPherson
There’s one aspect of the Chevrolet Sonic that might escape a buyer’s initial inspection. Unlike the Aveo, which the Sonic replaced, this subcompact isn’t an import.
In the past, subcompacts -- small cars with a...Tags: Passenger Cars, Chevrolet
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Jim MacPherson Last year’s redesign of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was an overwhelming success from nearly every perspective. Not only did auto writers heap praise on the latest version of the Grand Cherokee, but buyers stepped forward in large...Tags: Concerts, Gasoline Industry, Chrysler Group LLC, Music, Entertainment
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Toyota Camry
By Jim MacPherson
Redesigning a vehicle that has long been a market leader is fraught with danger. Even the best automakers have been known to come up with a replacement that falls short of the performance and appeal of the previous model.
But this...Tags: Middletown, Physiology, Science
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