Chevrolet Malibu
May 23, 2012
It only takes a short drive in the completely redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Malibu to realize that this car is aimed at families.
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Acura RDX
May 16, 2012
Proving there's always more than one way to reach a goal has become easier. Just look at the completely redesigned 2013 Acura RDX.
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Mini Cooper Coupe
May 10, 2012
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.
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Porsche 911 Carrera S
May 3, 2012
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.
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Buick Verano
April 26, 2012
Americans usually have no problem equating quality with small size. Take Fabergé eggs or iPods, for example.
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Volvo XC60
April 19, 2012
With its abundance of safety features, it can be easy to lose sight of the actual car when evaluating the Volvo XC60.
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Nissan Murano
April 11, 2012
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.
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2013 Lexus GS 350
April 5, 2012
By nearly any measure, Lexus has been phenomenally successful. The brand is synonymous with luxury, comfort and dependability.
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2012 Infiniti FX50S
March 29, 2012
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.
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2012 Ford Explorer
March 22, 2012
Last year's complete redesign - redefinition might be more accurate - of the Ford Explorer was a great success. Sales rose 125 percent.
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Audi Q5
March 15, 2012
There are two schools of thought on how best to judge an automobile. The first holds that all you need to know is in the numbers. For these folks, acceleration times, stopping distances, fuel economy and interior measurements reveal a car's worth.
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Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
March 7, 2012
Redesigned and improved for 2011, the Volvo S60 sedan returns this year with two new models added to the lineup, the base T5 and the high performance T6 R-Design.
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Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
February 29, 2012
Let's start by making one thing clear. The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is not your typical fuel-sipping, penny-pinching hybrid. Rathe,, this Porsche manages to blend high performance with a modicum of fuel efficiency.
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Chevrolet Sonic
February 22, 2012
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.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
February 15, 2012
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 numbers.
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Toyota Camry
February 8, 2012
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.
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Buick LaCrosse
February 1, 2012
A quick glance at the Buick LaCrosse will reveal none of the significant changes that have taken place for 2012. The styling remains the same; it's what's under the hood that's new.
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Range Rover Evoque
January 25, 2012
Range Rovers pose an interesting question: Do we really need to experience the height of luxury while traveling off road to a destination that will allow us to rough it?
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Ford F-150
January 18, 2012
Americans love the underdog, yet also admire top performers. The Ford F-Series truck line is clearly in the latter group. These trucks have been the nation's bestselling vehicles since 1982 and the best selling trucks in this country for 35 years.
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Chrysler 300
January 11, 2012
The 300 has played many roles in the Chrysler lineup. Originally, the 300 letter-series cars were fire-breathing, high performance models that offered power, speed and handling no other Chrysler - and few competitors - could match.
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Volkswagen Beetle
January 4, 2012
The original Volkswagen Beetle became an icon even before its production ceased in 2003. When the end finally came, over 21 million cars had been sold using variations of the original platform. Beetle sedan sales ended in the United States in 1977, though the convertible was sold here until 1980.
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Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC Diesel
December 28, 2011
Diesel engines have played a significant role in the history of Mercedes-Benz. The company released its first diesel sedan in 1936 and the diesel 180 D sedan debuted in the United States in 1960. By 1981, nearly 80 percent of Mercedes-Benz customers opted for a diesel.
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Hyundai Accent
December 21, 2011
For decades most low-budget models never let you forget that you scrimped big time on car shopping. Even now, not everyone has adjusted to the idea that inexpensive small cars don¿t need to feel cheap.
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Dodge Charger
December 14, 2011
There has been a lot of good news for Chrysler, maker of Dodge cars and trucks, over the last year. Sales for 2011 are up 25 percent, well ahead of the 15 percent increase in the overall market. And in November, sales rose 43 percent, while the market was up 16 percent.
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Range Rover Sport
December 7, 2011
Logic suggests that vehicles such as the Range Rover Sport might be facing some challenges in this underwhelming economy. So much for logic.
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Honda Civic HF and Natural Gas
November 30, 2011
When asked which cars get the best fuel economy, most people immediately think of gas-electric hybrids. There¿s good reason for this, as compact and midsize hybrids produce outstanding EPA fuel economy numbers.
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Hyundai Genesis
November 23, 2011
Hyundai's ascent in recent years has been nothing short of amazing. The company has gone from making cars 25 years ago that disappointed to vehicles that today can stand up to the most stringent scrutiny.
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Volkswagen Passat
November 16, 2011
While most automakers want to move models "up market" to command higher prices and, theoretically, produce more profit, Volkswagen has recently moved two of its "up-market" cars down. The results have been astounding.
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Audi A6
November 9, 2011
In recent years, Audi has become a fierce competitor in the premium luxury field with its A6 sedan. Tastefully designed and impeccably trimmed, the A6 has seen sales soar as it managed to avoid the design excesses and manufacturing lapses that have befallen some competitors.
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BMW 650i
November 2, 2011
On paper, the changes BMW made to the 2012 6-Series coupe and convertible seem underwhelming. Both the length and wheelbase are up by about three inches. The engine has been given 11 percent more power and the styling has been refined.
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Fiat 500c
October 26, 2011
Take a quick look at the new 2012 Fiat 500. Look familiar?
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Honda Pilot
October 19, 2011
If you read the press release from Honda, you'd think that the Honda Pilot has undergone significant updates.
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Mazda5
October 12, 2011
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Honda Civic
October 5, 2011
For those keeping count, the all-new 2012 Honda Civic is the ninth generation of Civics to grace America¿s roads. The car has been a top seller in its class since being introduced in 1973 and was often the benchmark competitors used to chart their own progress.
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Infiniti M56
September 28, 2011
Premium luxury sedan buyers often overlook the Infiniti M sedans. Based on the week I spent with the 2012 Infiniti M56, that¿s a mistake. This luxury sedan is one of the best available
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Chrysler 200 Convertible
September 21, 2011
The 2007 redesign of the Chrysler Sebring produced mixed results, and the car was far from compelling. If you drove one, it was probably a rental. But Chrysler overhauled the Sebring for 2011, renaming it the Chrysler 200.
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Hyundai Equus
September 14, 2011
The luxury sedan club is mostly occupied by cars from Europe. Newcomers such as the Hyundai Equus won¿t be welcomed with open arms. Not every buyer of a luxury car is ready to drive a Hyundai.
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Nissan Leaf
September 7, 2011
The Nissan Leaf is more than the first all-electric, battery-powered vehicle offered this century by a major manufacturer. It is also a vehicular Rorschach test, with onlookers seeing whatever they wish.
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Volkswagen EOS
August 31, 2011
For several years in my town there was a young man who drove his convertible nearly year-round with the top down. He raised the top for rain and snow, but kept the roof down even on the coldest of days.
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Mini Countryman
August 25, 2011
There are many ways to look upon the new-for-2011 Mini Countryman. You could consider it the first four door-Mini to be offered on these shores, the first Mini with optional all-wheel drive, or the first Mini that holds adults in the rear seat comfortably.
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Lotus Evora S
August 17, 2011
Lotus became famous more than 50 years ago for designing light and agile racing and sports cars. They were driver's cars of the fist order.
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Nissan Altima
August 12, 2011
Not only are there many mid-size family sedans to choose from, most of them are quite good. Count the 2012 Nissan Altima as among the best.
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Toyota HIghlander
August 3, 2011
If you¿re still wondering why crossover utility vehicles have replaced SUVs in your neighbors¿ driveways, drive a Toyota Highlander.
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Auto Review: Ford Fiesta
July 27, 2011
As anyone who has opened a gift of jewelry knows, good things come in small packages. The Ford Fiesta is a case in point.
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2012 Acura TL
July 20, 2011
2012 is the model year Acura tones down the distinctive ¿V¿ on its front grilles, making the cars no longer "the Cyrano de Bergerac of the automotive world.¿
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Toyota Avalon
July 13, 2011
You don't realize how many Toyota Avalons are on the road until you drive one. Drive an Avalon around Hartford for a week, as Paula and I did, and you'll start seeing the car everywhere.
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Ford Super Duty F-350
July 7, 2011
Driving a Ford F-350 Crew Cab pickup truck with four-wheel drive and the off-road package raised me almost to the level of ¿big rig¿ drivers. You sit high and enjoy a commanding view ahead.
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Infiniti EX35
June 30, 2011
Ask Nissan, the parent company for Infiniti, to define the EX35 and you¿ll hear many of the current buzzwords that are ricocheting around the auto industry.
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Mercedes-Benz CL550
June 23, 2011
There is something magical about the way the Mercedes-Benz CL550 turns asphalt into silk.
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Chevrolet Volt Auto Review by Jim MacPherson
June 16, 2011
I regarded the Chevrolet Volt review car in my driveway as a personal challenge. My goal: Use the Volt for a week without burning a drop of gasoline. Not one drop. I succeeded.
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Honda Civic Hybrid Auto Review by Jim MacPherson
June 14, 2011
Honda introduced the Civic to the U.S. in 1973. Since then there have been eight generations of the Civic, with the completely new ninth generation now arriving at dealers as a 2012 model.
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Range Rover Auto Review by Jim MacPherson
June 7, 2011
It takes little time behind the wheel to recognize that the Land Rover Ranger Rover has nothing to do with "needs" and everything to do with "wants."
