2017 Audi Q7
Full-size SUV ready for adventure By Nina Russin For those who have the means, there is no partner better suited for adventure on and off-road than Audi’s all-new full-size sport-utility vehicle, the...
View Article2017 Toyota Prius Prime
Plug-in hybrid builds on new Prius technology By Nina Russin When Toyota introduced the first Prius over 15 years ago, the world fell in love with a car that combined energy efficiency with...
View Article2017 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited
Sport-utility wagon is the perfect training partner By Nina Russin Riding my bicycle through an unexpected monsoonal rainstorm this morning, I was thinking about the Subaru Outback test car parked in...
View Article2017 Kia Sportage SX FWD
Compact crossover for driving enthusiasts By Nina Russin The Sportage was one of the first vehicles Kia imported to the United States in the early 1990s: a small, simple but robust sport-utility...
View Article2017 Kia Forte EX
Compact sedan with refreshed styling By Nina Russin The Kia Forte’s heritage dates back to 2010 when it replaced the Spectra: one of the most popular models produced by the South Korean automaker at...
View Article2017 Genesis G80 5.0
New luxury brand launches with full-size sedan By Nina Russin Recently Hyundai launched a new luxury brand called Genesis. The automaker follows a tradition of upscale marques evolving from the...
View Article2017 Kia Sorento SXL AWD
Midsize crossover simplifies busy lifestyles By Nina Russin For eleven months out of the year my life is pretty simple: writing about cars, spending time with my husband, friends, family, a very...
View ArticleALV of the Year Announces 2016 Winners
Thirteenth annual competition sees record attendance By Nina Russin The 2016 edition of the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year competition that took place October 21-22 in Chandler AZ saw record...
View Article2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD
Toyota’s Recreational Activity Vehicle gets a green footprint By Nina Russin Hybrid vehicles are a win/win for buyers wanting to go green without infrastructure challenges. Recently, Toyota introduced...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Plug-in hybrid technology gives minivan a green footprint By Nina Russin The all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the first production minivan with a plug-in gasoline/electric powertrain: one of a...
View Article2017 Toyota 86
Sport coupe gets retuned for improved performance By Nina Russin The 86 is one of several former Scion models moving under the Toyota umbrella for 2017. This year the 86, formerly Scion FR-S, gets...
View Article2017 Acura MDX Advance
Refreshed crossover with seating for seven By Nina Russin The MDX is Acura’s answer to fans of the brand’s performance who need the interior capacity and versatility for growing families. For 2017, the...
View Article2017 Kia Cadenza Limited
Premium full-size sport sedan By Nina Russin The 2017 Kia Cadenza raised eyebrows when it beat out several luxury competitors to win this year’s Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Luxury On-Road...
View Article2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD
A different kind of pickup for a different kind of truck owner By Nina Russin The second-generation Honda Ridgeline doesn’t look or handle like any other pickup truck on the market. It’s the only...
View Article2017 Toyota Corolla 50th Anniversary Edition
Best-selling compact sedan celebrates a milestone By Nina Russin For 2017, Toyota introduces a mid-cycle refresh on its Corolla compact sedan including new exterior styling, infotainment and active...
View Article2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
Upgraded drivetrain boosts power and efficiency By Nina Russin Longevity has its benefits. Years before Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Chevrolet and Volkswagen entered the hybrid market, there was only one: the...
View Article2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL AWC
Compact crossover maintains value focus By Nina Russin With the average transaction price for new cars approaching $35,000, it’s easy to lose focus on value. But in a post-2008 economy, buyers are...
View Article2017 Kia Soul
Tops the list for urban athletes By Nina Russin In 2016 the Kia Soul won ALV’s Urban category award for an unprecedented fourth year in a row: further proof that the compact crossover might be the...
View Article2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE
Subcompact sedan focuses on value By Nina Russin Mitsubishi’s subcompact sedan competes against the Toyota Yaris, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta and Kia Rio: all products targeting first-time buyers who...
View Article2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring
Five-door hatchback is the perfect ten By Nina Russin I don’t know how Mazda manages to consistently get everything right, but they do, with a line of vehicles that resonate a distinct personality....
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