2017 Dodge Durango R/T
Seating for seven and a HEMI to go By Nina Russin Who says family cars are boring? The 2017 Dodge Durango seven-passenger SUV is anything but, especially when equipped with the optional 5.7-liter hemi...
View Article2017 Chicago Auto Show
Nation’s largest consumer show expands family-friendly activities By Nina Russin Those of us inside the car industry tend to forget the role consumers play in an auto show. In addition to new product...
View ArticleALV of the Year Announces 2017 Program Details
One-day event to include on and off-road driving By Nina Russin ALV of the Year announces plans for its 2017 program, taking place on Friday October 20. This year, the active lifestyle vehicle program...
View Article2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium
Four-door wagon raises the bar for active lifestyles By Nina Russin If you’re an endurance athlete looking for an affordable vehicle with good fuel economy that can haul your gear, clear snow and...
View Article2017 Jeep Compass
New compact crossover is a serious off-road machine By Nina Russin The 2017 Jeep Compass replaces the former Compass and Jeep Patriot no longer in production: positioned between the smaller Jeep...
View Article2017 Volvo S90
Luxury sedan is the future of automotive performance By Nina Russin Although the Volvo S90 luxury sedan is not an inexpensive car, its performance and leading-edge safety technology make it a...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2018 Toyota C-HR
Stylish crossover for active urbanites By Nina Russin Toyota’s newest compact crossover called the C-HR (Coupe-High Rider) reflects CEO, Akio Toyoda’s focus on re-infusing the brand with passionate...
View Article2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sport
Four-door hatchback delivers the goods By Nina Russin If you’re looking for a car that’s cool, yet affordable, with peppy performance plus good fuel economy, take-a-look at the newest Volkswagen Golf....
View Article2017 Honda CR-V AWD Touring
New turbocharged engine raises the bar among compact crossovers By Nina Russin Honda was one of the first automakers to enter the compact crossover segment with the CR-V: a car that continues to be one...
View Article2017 Nissan Rogue AWD
Crossover gets new styling and active safety enhancements By Nina Russin With so many new models entering the compact crossover segment, it can be difficult for shoppers to separate wheat from chaff....
View Article2017 Subaru BRZ Limited
Sports car gains in power and performance By Nina Russin In many ways, the two-seat BRZ is very much a Subaru; in others, a bit different. The platform, developed jointly with Toyota (the Toyota...
View Article2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Eco-friendly sedan for the daily commute By Nina Russin Drivers who want a hybrid vehicle but don’t like the extreme aero styling of the Toyota Prius should take a careful look at the Ford Fusion....
View Article2017 Audi S3 Sedan
Compact sport sedan with four-season capability By Nina Russin The S3 is the performance variant of Audi’s compact sedan family that also includes the A3 and A3 cabriolet. While A3 and S3 share the...
View Article2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Midsize sport-utility vehicle with room for seven By Nina Russin Volkswagen’s newest family member, the Atlas, is a midsize SUV based on the automaker’s MQB platform first introduced in the...
View Article2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Sporty compact sedan adds spice to the daily commute By Nina Russin The GLI is the premium sport grade for Volkswagen’s Jetta compact sedan. Priced from $27,895, it comes loaded with safety and...
View Article2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport
Right-size crossover for active urbanites By Nina Russin The compact NX is the smallest of Lexus’ crossover vehicles, positioned below the midsize RX. Buyers can choose between the 200t, powered by a...
View Article2017 Prius Prime Advanced
Plug-in hybrid gets more range and better handling By Nina Russin The Prime is the plug-in version of Toyota’s popular gasoline-electric hybrid lift-back. Unlike the first Prius plug-in, the...
View Article2017 Volkswagen CC Sport
Entry luxury sport sedan By Nina Russin While most people don’t think of Volkswagen as a luxury brand, the automaker does produce some luxury vehicles: the sporty CC coupe-sedan among them. The CC is...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport
Rogue’s new sibling is a city-friendly compact crossover By Nina Russin The all-new Nissan Rogue Sport is a smaller, lighter version of Nissan’s popular compact crossover, competing against the Honda...
View Article2017 Kia Niro Touring
New hybrid crossover melds versatility and value By Nina Russin To compare the new Kia Niro gasoline/electric hybrid to the Toyota Prius is apples and oranges. In terms of fuel economy, the Prius beats...
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