2016 Chicago Auto Show
Year of the truck By Nina Russin The Chicago Auto Show held each February at the McCormick Place convention center on the shores of Lake Michigan is epic in every way: it has the biggest show floor and...
View Article2016 Honda Pilot AWD Elite
Seven-passenger SUV appeals to the driver in all of us By Nina Russin Honda has the uncanny ability to make small cars feel big and big cars as much fun to drive as small ones. The third generation...
View Article2016 Acura RDX AWD Advance
Four-season compact crossover By Nina Russin When Acura introduced the first-generation RDX in 2007, it was as a smaller, less-expensive alternative to the MDX. This year, a refreshed second-generation...
View Article2016 Ford Mustang GT
California Special package adds pizzazz to the pony By Nina Russin The allure of Ford’s iconic pony car extends beyond its heritage or high-speed performance. The 2016 Mustang GT is a true muscle car...
View Article2016 Toyota 4Runner 4X4
Off-road SUV is the ultimate active lifestyle vehicle By Nina Russin Although Toyota continues to use the Land Cruiser nameplate on its most upscale SUV, the feisty 4Runner with available seating for...
View Article2016 Kia Sedona SXL
Stylish minivan for active families By Nina Russin When Kia redesigned the Sedona for 2015, the goal was to maintain its minivan functionality with sexier design. The car’s profile is most similar to a...
View Article2017 Kia Sportage SX
Reinvented compact crossover for outdoor enthusiasts By Nina Russin The Sportage was one of two models Kia introduced when it opened its first US dealerships in 1994. It was a bare bones sport-utility...
View Article2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Redesigned midsize sedan has sex appeal and a whole lot more By Nina Russin Chevrolet has completely redesigned its midsize sedan for 2016 with some very important changes, beginning with the exterior....
View Article2016 Kia Optima SX Limited
Redesigned midsize sedan builds on winning formula By Nina Russin The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima is less revolution than evolution: the logical strategy considering the outgoing model’s success. Peter...
View Article2016 Chrysler 300S
Full-size sedan carries rich heritage into the future By Nina Russin Sixty years ago Chrysler took the wraps off the C-300: the first mass-produced car to pack 300 horsepower under the hood, outpacing...
View Article2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring
New minivan appeals to active families By Nina Russin While they are arguably the most practical vehicles on the road, minivans have long carried the stigma of being soccer mom cars. Chrysler’s...
View Article2016 Volkswagen Tiguan S
Sporty compact crossover By Nina Russin With new compact crossovers flooding the market, it’s easy for models to get lost in the crowd. A few, however, stand out: among them the Volkswagen Tiguan....
View Article2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe
Luxury coupe gets more powerful V-6 engine By Nina Russin Since its debut five years ago, the sporty Cadillac ATS has captured the hearts of buyers loving the performance of the larger CTS, but...
View Article2016 Toyota Corolla S Plus
Compact sedan celebrates 50 years By Nina Russin This year the Toyota Corolla, one of America’s best-loved compact sedans, turns fifty. Corolla’s widespread popularity wasn’t always a given. When early...
View Article2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD
Compact crossover is the complete package By Nina Russin The citizens of Tucson, Arizona should be proud that Hyundai has named its compact crossover after their fine burg. The new Hyundai Tucson...
View Article2016 Scion FR-S
Sporty two-plus-two is track-ready By Nina Russin Readers unfamiliar with Toyota’s history might find the Scion FR-S car a bit of an anomaly: vastly different than any of the automaker’s other cars. In...
View Article2016 Lexus GS F
Performance model raises the bar for mid-size sport sedan By Nina Russin Think of the new Lexus GS F as a double rainbow, combining sumptuous styling and potent engineering of the all-new 2016 model...
View Article2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT
Value-packed compact crossover By Nina Russin There are worse things in this world than being known for outstanding value. As Mitsubishi continues its aggressive campaign to regain market share, the...
View Article2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE
Compact crossover has a green footprint By Nina Russin This year Toyota adds a hybrid model to its RAV4 lineup, utilizing the same gasoline/electric technology found in the newest Prius liftback. The...
View Article2017 Hyundai Elantra
Redesigned midsize design gains in style, comfort and safety By Nina Russin The automaker that built its reputation as a value leader has come of age, as evidenced in the all-new Hyundai Elantra...
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