2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 SEL Premium
Midsize sedan adds active safety and infotainment By Nina Russin If you’re looking for a German sport sedan but don’t have a German sport sedan budget, consider the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, priced from...
View Article2017 Audi A4 Sedan 2.0T Quattro
Redesigned small luxury sedan raises the bar By Nina Russin The Audi A4 is a bread-and-butter car that’s anything but bread and butter. Completely redesigned for the 2017 model year, the automaker has...
View Article2017 Genesis G90 3.3T Premium Sedan
High-luxury affordably priced By Nina Russin These days, it’s hard to find a high-luxury sedan priced below six figures. The notable exception is the Genesis G90 priced from $68,100 for the rear-wheel...
View Article2017 Ford Escape FWD
Compact crossover features enhanced safety, better MPG By Nina Russin The Escape was one of the first compact crossovers when it hit the US market in 2001, and remains a staple of the segment. For...
View ArticleALV Welcomes Elite Athletes to 2017 Program
October 20 event includes extended off-road driving opportunities By Nina Russin On Friday October 20, a group of 20 elite athletes will join journalists to test drive and evaluate vehicle entries in...
View Article2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD F Sport
Hybrid SUV gets enhanced active safety features By Nina Russin The 450h is the hybrid sibling to Lexus’ RX 350 midsize sport-utility vehicle. Although engineers employ electric motors to enhance fuel...
View Article2017 Chevrolet Trax Premier AWD
Compact crossover gets exterior restyle By Nina Russin The compact Trax is the smaller sibling to the Chevrolet Equinox. Available with front or all-wheel drive, 2017 models get an exterior refresh...
View Article2017 Mazda MX-5 RF
Two-seat sports car gets dramatic new styling By Nina Russin No vehicle in Mazda’s line-up embodies the brand’s mission of affordable performance more than the MX-5 ‘Miata.’ Designed by car enthusiasts...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
New model gains power, performance and versatility By Nina Russin This year, Volkswagen introduces an all-new Tiguan compact SUV, building on the original model’s formula of European performance with...
View Article2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic Coupe
Midsize crossover melds style, performance and versatility By Nina Russin Mercedes-Benz calls the GLC300 a coupe, but it’s essentially a crossover with two doors, characterized by a higher ride height...
View Article2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD
Redesigned compact crossover with enhanced performance By Nina Russin Mazda’s redesigned compact crossover builds off the original formula as a practical, yet fun-to-drive vehicle with new performance,...
View Article2017 Fiat 124 Spider
Millennial tribute to a classic roadster By Nina Russin Fiat’s new two-seat convertible is a tribute to its most enduring model: the 124 Spider that debuted at the 1966 Turin auto show, produced...
View Article2017 Infiniti QX30 Sport
Compact crossover is a wolf in sheep’s clothing By Nina Russin Infiniti is known for using racing technology in its passenger cars, giving those vehicles a level of performance that sets them apart...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
EV boasts extended range, versatility and connectivity features By Nina Russin Chevrolet has entered the EV world with both feet in, following up on the success of the second-generation Volt...
View Article2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
Off-road racer is top tier at any speed By Nina Russin This year, Ford introduces an all-new version of its off-road race-ready Raptor, based on the F-150 light-duty pickup truck. Powered by an...
View Article2017 Nissan Titan XD
Bridges the gap between light and heavy-duty pickups By Nina Russin Nissan calls the XD a niche vehicle that created its own niche, by bridging the gap between light and heavy-duty pickup trucks....
View Article2017 Jeep Compass Limited 4X4
Compact crossover with off-road capability By Nina Russin For 2017, Jeep replaces the now defunct Patriot with an all-new Compass: combining the former model’s off-road capability with a more car-like...
View Article2018 Honda Odyssey Elite
Best-selling minivan appeals to growing families By Nina Russin For years, the Honda Odyssey has been a dependable choice for growing families. Although the segment has decreased in size, minivans...
View Article2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport
Mid-size luxury sedan gets a power boost By Nina Russin The G80 is the smaller of two luxury sedans Genesis produces. Now in its second year, the automaker has sweetened the deal with a Sport version...
View Article2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium
All-terrain SUV is perfect for buyers with active lifestyles By Nina Russin Within Toyota’s line-up, the four-wheel drive 4Runner is the best suited for buyers who like to spend time off the grid,...
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