2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab
Full-size pickup raises the bar for engineering and performance By Nina Russin Let’s face it: any vehicle costing upwards of $50,000 needs to fill a lot of squares. For most truck owners, it means...
View Article2016 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Sedan
Compact sedan reinvented from the ground up By Nina Russin A lot has changed since the Honda Civics of the mid-1970s: the sedan is bigger and more luxurious that the small hatchback that rolled across...
View Article2016 Jeep Renegade Sport
Compact crossover with Italian roots By Nina Russin These days it’s not unusual for automakers to share platforms, for example, the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. Economy of numbers means automakers can...
View Article2016 GMC Canyon 4WD SLT Crew Cab
Midsize pickup combines value and versatility By Nina Russin Buyers looking for versatility but not needing the towing capabilities of a full-size pickup truck should seriously consider the midsize GMC...
View Article2017 Fiat 124 Spider
Classic drop-top reinvented for millennial buyers By Nina Russin Fiat has a talent for making what was once old new again, and just as important, relevant. Inspiration for the new 2017 Fiat Spider is...
View Article2016 Nissan Altima SL
Refreshed midsize sedan gains in style, safety and fuel economy By Nina Russin Since first coming on the scene in the early 1990s, the Nissan Altima has been a sporty alternative to the ever popular...
View Article2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring
Go-to family car reinvented By Nina Russin It’s no surprise the automaker that invented the minivan has introduced the most compelling new product in the segment. With the Dodge Grand Caravan...
View Article2016 Subaru Series HyperBlue
Sports car’s beauty is more than skin deep By Nina Russin The BRZ two-plus-two is a bit of an anomaly for Subaru: the only rear-wheel drive car in its line-up, and one of two models focused...
View Article2016 Lexus CT 200h F Sport
Hybrid hatchback has power for the open road By Nina Russin Although Lexus offers six hybrid models, the CT 200h is the only one available solely with a gasoline/electric powertrain. With EPA average...
View Article2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible R-Line SEL
Open-air fun for four By Nina Russin Volkswagen is known as the most affordable of German performance brands. The R-Line version of its Beetle convertible brings this driver-focused approach to one of...
View Article2016 Ford Explorer 4WD Platinum
Iconic SUV gains power and versatility By Nina Russin This year Ford’s full-size sport-utility vehicle turns 25 years old: a landmark the OEM has celebrated by introducing a brand new model. While the...
View Article2017 Acura ILX Tech Plus
Compact sport sedan for driving enthusiasts By Nina Russin The ILX is Acura’s entry level sport sedan, appealing to young driving buyers who want luxury accouterments in an affordable package. Base...
View Article2017 Fiat 124 Spider
Iconic roadster returns for millennial driving enthusiasts By Nina Russin Is it possible for an Italian sports car to cost less than $25,000? Remarkably enough, it is. The new Fiat 124 Spider that...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2017 Nissan Titan, Armada and Pathfinder
New truck line-up appeals to buyers with active lifestyles By Nina Russin Nissan has redesigned its core truck models for 2017, including all new Titan and Armada plus a significant refresh for the...
View Article2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback
Second-generation model adds style and versatility By Nina Russin The Chevrolet Volt is an electric car that doesn’t suffer from range anxiety, thanks to a gasoline engine that kicks in when the charge...
View Article2016 Mazda CX-9 AWD
Three-row crossover for active families By Nina Russin The newest CX-9 is the second iteration of Mazda’s three-row crossover vehicle, available with either front or all-wheel drive: both powered by a...
View Article2016 Infiniti QX60 AWD
Midsize crossover appeals to the driver in all of us By Nina Russin We all hate that point in life when we have to jump the shark, and be more pragmatic in our choice of vehicle. The guys at Infiniti...
View Article2017 Ford Fusion Platinum AWD
Midsize passenger sedan raises the bar By Nina Russin It’s almost impossible for a midsize sedan to stand apart from the crowd, simply because the segment includes so many outstanding vehicles. But the...
View Article2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL with 4Motion
Active lifestyle wagon with German performance By Nina Russin Volkswagen’s new Golf Alltrack sport wagon is the masculine yang to the Subaru Outback’s more feminine yin. Athletic performance comes from...
View ArticleToyota 2017 Model Year Wrap-up
New sports car, 50th anniversary Corolla, V-6 and hybrids enter showrooms By Nina Russin Toyota enters the 2017 model year with a significant birthday, expanded hybrid offerings for its Highlander...
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