2015 Toyota Yaris Five-Door
Subcompact hatchback is big on versatility By Nina Russin Let’s face it: Nobody really enjoys paying for gasoline. As a runner, I’m happy to spend whatever it takes for shoes and gear that give me the...
View Article2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV 2.0i Limited
All-wheel drive crossover fills all the squares By Nina Russin Subaru was born from the needs of buyers with active lifestyles. Standard all-wheel drive, high ground clearance, advanced active safety...
View Article2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited
Full-size premium sedan is a Lexus in disguise By Nina Russin Over the past twenty years, the Toyota Avalon has evolved from a stretched-out version of the Camry into a league of its own, offering...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2016 Lexus RX
Luxury crossover raises the bar for the midsize segment By Nina Russin Lexus has never been a company to take risks. When the automaker introduced the midsize RX in 1998, product planners knew their...
View Article2015 Ford Fiesta 5-Door Hatch SE
EcoBoost engine takes it further By Nina Russin If somebody had told me twenty years ago that a one-liter engine could power a car, I would have laughed. Yet that’s exactly what Ford engineers have...
View Article2015 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD
Compact crossover gains refinement and style By Nina Russin Toyota’s Recreational Active Vehicle has changed a lot since its introduction in 1995. What began as a personal car based on the Camry...
View Article2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Green car meets sport sedan By Nina Russin It’s rare for environmentalists and car enthusiasts to see eye-to-eye on anything. But both with find a lot to love in Hyundai’s newest Sonata Hybrid sedan: a...
View Article2015 Infiniti QX80
Flagship full-size sport-utility vehicle By Nina Russin The QX80 is Infiniti’s offering for large families who don’t want to sacrifice style for interior space. With seating for up to seven passengers...
View Article2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited
Best-selling midsize pickup truck improves power and performance By Nina Russin There’s a reason the Toyota Tacoma pickup tops sales in the United States in the midsize segment: it’s a great truck. And...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima
The Altima continues to be Nissan's best selling model among both passenger cars and trucks. For 2016, the automaker has upped the ante with a significant refresh to the sedan that includes a revised...
View Article2016 Nissan Maxima SL
Performance has always been Nissan's forte. That continues to be the case for the newest Maxima: a sport sedan capable of giving the best Europe has to offer real competition at a more affordable price.
View Article2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Right-size crossover perfect for active urbanites By Nina Russin Mazda doesn’t know how to make a mistake: every new model is walk-off home run. Such is the case for the newest family member: the...
View Article2016 Scion iM
New hatchback rounds out the Scion family By Nina Russin This year, Scion introduces two new models: the four-door iA and iM hatchback. Although the iM is new to the US, it’s been on the global market...
View Article2016 Scion iA
Subcompact sedan is big on value By Nina Russin Every time I get behind the wheel of the Scion iA I have to remind myself that I’m in a subcompact car. With its substantial road feel and spacious...
View Article2016 Lincoln MKX Crossover
Not just another pretty face By Nina Russin In the ever-increasing swarm of luxury crossovers, the 2016 Lincoln MKX stands out as the perfect ten: with room for the family, advanced safety features and...
View Article2016 Chevrolet Volt Hatchback
No range anxiety here By Nina Russin The Chevrolet Volt offers buyers who want an electric car but don’t want to be limited by driving range a more practical option. The second-generation car enables...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe
Strength and style join forces in the ultimate luxury ALV By Nina Russin Mercedes-Benz describes the new GLE as the successor to the M-Class, but it’s a very different animal than the former midsize...
View Article2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL 2WD
Three-row crossover focused on value and versatility By Nina Russin The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander won the 2016 best value ALV of the Year award because its versatile interior and high level of standard...
View Article2016 Mazda MX-5
Fourth-generation sports car is an instant classic By Nina Russin There are a lot of reasons to buy a Mazda MX-5: style, performance and affordability among them. Fans of the two-seat roadster, now in...
View Article2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Crew Cab
Light-duty pickup truck ready for off-road adventure By Nina Russin If you need a pickup truck with towing, hauling and off-road capability capability but don’t want to be stuck with poor fuel economy,...
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