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2014 Honda Civic Si: Elevating the Fun Factor
The slightly reworked 2014 Honda Civic Si is not about horsepower and straight ahead performance. The Si version of the popular compact Civic has always been about a total performance package. And that...
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2014 Mazda MX-5: 25 Years and Counting
The MX-5 Miata roadster has a record of unrivaled longevity. Mazda this year marks the 25th anniversary of its little sports car that has endured for a quarter century, true to its roots as an...
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2014 Nissan NV200: A New Breed of Cargo Van
A new breed of small compact cargo vans has emerged on the scene in recent years. Unlike the standard hauler of the past, these smallish vans have aerodynamic European styling, are relatively fuel...
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2014 BMW 535d: BMW Diesel Done Right
Diesel engine technology is advancing at turbocharged speeds with engines becoming cleaner, faster, and more fuel efficient. And the public is finally taking notice, as recently pointed up by...
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2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI: The ‘Hot Hatch’ Benchmark
Volkswagen’s sales in North America have been struggling. We think that’s because the German automaker has been slow to bring in its new and improved vehicles, vehicles that Europeans get months and...
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2015 Subaru Legacy: Solid Advancement
Despite hints of futuristic styling with the Legacy Concept last year, Subaru took a more conservative approach with the design of the new-for-2015 Legacy mid-sized sedan. While styling tweaks have...
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2015 GMC Yukon Denali: Rugged Luxury
The GMC Yukon is the slightly upscale version of the Chevrolet Tahoe in General Motors’ full-sized sport utility ranks; both provide nearly identical equipment and engine configurations. The big...
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2015 Acura ILX 2.4: Fun with a Six-Speed Manual
There were a number of good things to write about with the Acura ILX entry level luxury sedan after it arrived on scene as a 2013 model, but performance and driving excitement were lacking—at least in...
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2015 Ford Transit: A Capable Contender
These are the best of times for businesses that need reliable, efficient, cargo hauling capabilities. The automotive landscape is awash in new commercial vans that promise a myriad of cargo-carrying...
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2015 Audi A3: Quality in a Small Package
Size no longer defines the quality and overall excellence of an automobile. Looking back to the second half of the 20th Century, smaller generally meant cheaper in terms of build quality and level of...
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2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe: Cutting-Edge Styling, Performance
If open-air motoring is not to your taste, a coupe version of the delightful Jaguar F-Type will give you the head-turning styling and outstanding performance you so desire. The all-aluminum F-Type...
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2015 Honda CR-V: Award-Winning Upgrades
We were astounded when we heard that the 2015 Honda CR-V had won Motor Trend’s prestigious Sport Utility of the Year award because this was anything but an off-year for new crossovers and SUVs. A large...
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2015 Kia Soul EV: Charging Up the Hamsters
Kia picked the perfect vehicle for its first electric car effort and surely the hamsters are dancing in the streets charged up by a jolt of electricity. The second-generation Kia Soul was introduced...
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2015 BMW X4: A New Definition of Coupe
Luxury automakers have been answering a question that seemingly nobody had asked, pushing ahead with an incongruous design called the SUV crossover coupe. This is proof that you can call anything a...
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2015 Ford Mustang GT: The Best Yet
There’s been much hype during the past year over the all-new version of the iconic pony car, and the flood of superlatives over the 2015 Ford Mustang are mostly true. This sixth-generation Mustang, now...
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2015 Toyota 4Runner: An Off-Road Warrior
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner feels exactly like you would expect a body-on-frame truck to feel – very truck-like. In fact, the 4Runner is one of the few sport utility vehicles left that harkens back to the...
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2015 Ford Expedition: Comfortable People Mover
While large body-on-frame sport utility vehicles are a dying breed, there’s still a market for the full-sized SUVs for people who need maximum passenger and storage space, heavy-duty towing capability,...
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2015 Lincoln Navigator: Now with EcoBoost
Lincoln will spend great gobs of money to the tune of billions of dollars over the next few years to completely revitalize its lineup with the goal of once again becoming competitive with the luxury...
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2015 Infiniti Q60: Performance Plus Curb Appeal
The Infiniti Q60 sports coupe is aging gracefully with a great combination of satisfying performance and point-and-shoot handling together with an exhaust note that will get the juices flowing. Throw...
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2016 Kia Sorento: A Masterful Remake
Kia has redone its award winning (J.D. Power 2015 IQS) mid-sized Sorento crossover for the 2016 model year. The consensus—Kia has done a masterful job in updating its popular SUV from the standpoint of...
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