Do not underestimate the 2016 Prius. This tech trendsetter that was once a dollop of green envy has evolved to become an all-around handy hatchback. The fourth-generation 2016 Prius gasoline-electric […]
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Virtual Reality: Audi Builds Its Best A4 — After 9 Generations
Audi calls its re-engineered 2017 A4 the best-performing version yet, though it took nine generations. Under its new, more elegantly styled skin is an autocross of sophisticated electronic sensors for […]
Elevated Cruze: Chevy’s Compact Moves up in Size, Styling and Content
The re-engineered 2016 Chevrolet Cruze begs the statement “why not” rather than “why bother.” Why not offer an economy sedan that has a list of sophisticated options and refined interior […]
American Hustle: Ford’s Platinum Explorer Covers New Ground
So, I was having dinner in the local cantina, chewing the fat with the guy on the barstool next to me. “Why do you always write about cars that cost […]
Social Medium: Chrysler Pacifica Breaks out of the Minivan Box
Chrysler was faced with a real head-scratcher when it came time to remake the most ridiculed passenger vehicle on the American roadscape: the minivan. How do you disguise the box […]
Raising Expectations: The 2017 Audi Q7 Is a Flagship of Sedan Luxury
Through a late spring storm of rain, sleet, snow, wind and sunshine, the 2017 Audi Q7 powered through 1,250 miles, on a Route 66 run, with confidence, luxury and a […]
Honda’s New Civic Coupe Is Packed With Personality and Perks
A cheapie coupe was once the go-to car for the young and restless new driver. Today, young drivers (millenials) are choosing four-door vehicles for their technological capabilities and space. Two-doors […]
No Reservations: The Lincoln MKC Makes a Statement with Power and Prestige
The Lincoln MKC is the brand’s smallest vehicle, but it makes a big statement of style and power. This compact crossover is a luxury-class workhorse with a simple, but elegant […]
Acura Builds a Beautiful Beast
On the racetrack, the Acura NSX howls like an Indy-500 racer. But on the street, in its Quiet mode, it purrs like a Honda kitten. In 2012, Acura announced it […]
The Genuine Jaguar: More Beauty and More Growl in the Redesigned XF Sedan
The new Jaguar XF might be the prettiest large sedan in the luxury segment. The redesigned second-generation car is more mature, more sophisticated and more focused, Jaguar says. But that’s […]
