Dodge Journey, 2012: Carlike SUV offers subtle ride, good cargo space
The Dodge Journey mid-size four-door hatchback crossover was substantially upgraded for 2011 to address shortcomings. It had everything from a redesigned suspension and sharp new interior …The post...
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Honda CR-V, 2012: New design, more power, more features, same top SUV
It’s hard to imagine the Honda CR-V is 18 years old. But with its sibling, the Element, discontinued, the CR-V is now the Japanese manufacturer’s entry-level …The post Honda CR-V, 2012: New design,...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: Elegant luxury with power to spare
Mercedes-Benz gained ground in the prestige market in the United States against Cadillac in the 1970s, although its seats and ride were too stiff for many …The post 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: Elegant...
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Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLK 350: Classic ride, style for newly designed SUV
Now in its third year, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, the German automaker’s smallest sport utility vehicle, received a makeover. Improvements include more horsepower, better acceleration, revamped...
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Review: Kia Soul 2013: funky, efficient car in a box
When the Honda Element debuted in 2001 it generated immediate fans and detractors with its auto industry shocker — a box on wheels. But more than …The post Review: Kia Soul 2013: funky, efficient car...
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Acura MDX: A Weekly Driver 2012 Top 10
Now in the sixth year of its second generation, the 2012 Acura MDX is the flagship midsize crossover Sport Utility Vehicle of Honda’s luxury brand. …The post Acura MDX: A Weekly Driver 2012 Top 10...
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Redesigned Crossover has sleeker styling
The mid-size 2013 Santa Fe Sport crossover has rakish new styling similar to that of Hyundai Sonata and Elantra sedans. It also has carlike road manners …The post 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport:...
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2013 Buick Encore: Versatile crossover joins crowded SUV field
The new 2013 Buick Encore is the automaker’s first small crossover vehicle. It comes with front-or all-wheel drive and has luxury, nimble handling, four-door hatchback versatility …The post 2013 Buick...
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Driving the Tour of California #1: On the way to San Diego in a Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai’s expanded lineup in recent years has received vast praise for its value, warranty and workmanship. It all adds up to increased visibility and sales for …The post Driving the Tour of...
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Driving the Tour of California #2: It’s time for The Grapevine in a 2013...
It’s nice to have friends who know cars. One friend who owns a Corvette and has rebuilt vintage Triumphs likes to look at the engine of …The post Driving the Tour of California #2: It’s time for The...
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (Sport): New design, quiet ride
The Weekly Driver recently had an opportunity for an extended review, a nearly 2,000-mile, two-week trek in the newly designed, six-passenger 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (Limited). This week, it’s back to...
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2014 Subaru Forester: New design, quicker, spacious
The redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester crossover has an impressive new design with better styling, performance, economy, comfort, space and safety features. As the song goes, who could ask for anything...
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2014 Kia Sorento, new look, better ride for underdog SUV
Introduced in 2002 into an increasingly crowded market, the Kia Sorento is an unheralded mid-size sport utility vehicle now in its third generation. The 2014 model has been designated with a “facelift”...
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2013 Infiniti QX56: Big, plush, capable
The 2013 Infiniti QX56 is a fast, luxurious full-size SUV that feels as if it could tow just about anything short of the London Bridge. The imposing looking QX56 is in the third year of its...
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2014 Toyota 4Runner: New design, same praises
The redesigned 2014 Toyota 4Runner, a long-established favorite among off-road sport utility vehicle enthusiasts, features a rugged new exterior and interior updates that offer increased comfort and...
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2014 Toyota 4Runner: Trail tough with comfort, connectivity
By Bruce Aldrich The fifth generation Toyota 4Runner is worth a look if you need a capable off-road and snow-going vehicle. The 2014 4Runner has a wicked-looking front-end with added comfort and...
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Honda Pilot, 2013: Workhorse in tough SUV segment
Nearing the end of its 12th year, the Honda Pilot is the manufacturer’s largest and only three-row sport utility vehicle. As such and after two new generations and various updates, the 2013 Honda Pilot...
View ArticleReview: 2013 Toyota RAV4: Updated, mature SUV
Some models just keep rolling along, while getting better all the time. One such model is the 2013 Toyota RAV4. The original crossover SUV, the fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 model shows Toyota has kept...
View ArticleCAR REVIEW: 2014 Infiniti QX70: New name, same class
Infiniti sometimes chooses odd names for its cars, including completely new name changes for 2014. Consider: What was the Infiniti FX in 2013 is now the 2014 Infiniti QX70. But the name changes, for...
View ArticleMotor Trend: 2014 Subaru Forester SUV of the Year
Motor Trend is a well-heeled automotive publication. Its reviewers are experts. They take their jobs seriously and they recently selected the 2014 Subaru Forester as the 2014 sport utility vehicle of...
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