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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 Volvo XC60: Solid sports car alternative with vast cargo room
It used to be that a need for more room called for a move to a truck-like SUV. But then vehicles such as the Volvo XC60 …The post 2013 Volvo XC60: Solid sports car alternative with vast cargo room...
View Article2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: New design for economical SUV
The newly designed 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, the fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV, will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show via a press conference …The post 2014 Mitsubishi...
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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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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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Mazda CX-5, 2014: More power, same clean, efficient style, ride
Now in the second year of its debut generation, the 2014 Mazda CX-5 continues the carmaker’s third-time’s-the-charm good fortune. The compact, five-passenger sport utility vehicle follows …The post...
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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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Driving the Tour of California #4: Divine navigation the way to go in 2013...
The first few days of the Amgen Tour of California involved only 10-mile round-trip treks from San Diego to Escondido, a welcome respite from the nearly …The post Driving the Tour of California #4:...
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder: best family affair on wheels
There was a time when categorizing a car as a “family car” translated into “boring car.” But that generalization, once well-founded, is now long gone. With …The post 2013 Nissan Pathfinder: best...
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Chrysler relents, recalls 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty models
Chrysler has long promoted the Jeep Grand Cherokee as a rugged off-road vehicle with a practical side as a family people mover. But the influence of …The post Chrysler relents, recalls 2.7 million...
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Kia Sorento, 2014: Crossover SUV adds style, power, now bigger contender
The Kia Sorento crossover SUV has been sold for years, and continual improvements have kept it a contender. The improved 2014 Sorento shows Kia can keep …The post Kia Sorento, 2014: Crossover SUV adds...
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 ArticleNEW CAR REVIEW: 2014 Land Rover: Less weight, more sport
The new Land Rover Range Rover Sport fits perfectly in the best country club parking lot, but is like a mountain goat when driven off road. For 2014, the Land Rover Range Rover has been redesigned to...
View ArticleNEW CAR PREVIEW: 2014 Toyota Highlander (with video)
Toyota has announced United States pricing for the third-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander, including the gas-electric hybrid version of the midsize SUV debuting at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show....
View ArticleAcura MDX, 2012: Versatile SUV best in its class
Now in the sixth year of its second generation, the 2012 Acura MDX is the flagship midsize crossover Sport Utility Vehicle in Honda’s luxury brand. As the first crossover to offer third-row seating,...
View ArticleHonda recall now nearly 2 miillion in one week after CR-V window woes
Honda is recalling about 500,000 CR-V sport utility vehicles pushing the Japanese manufacturer’s potentially faulty vehicle total announced in the past week to more than nearly 1.1 million. Honda’s...
View ArticleDodge 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 to a more...
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