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BMW X3 Combines Luxury, Sport and Utility
The redesigned BMW X3 has grown in just about every dimension: It’s slightly longer, wider and taller than previous models. There are two versions: one with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and one with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Both models are only available with all-wheel drive. My road test was in the X3 M40i. The interiorRead More
Driving the 2018 Kia Stinger GT2
Kia has built some nice products recently, but the all-new, five-door Stinger may be its best yet.
Behind the Wheel of the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi
The Ford Fusion is a comfortable, great-looking car that should be at the top of your green car list. Check out our review.
Driving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra GT is a five-door front-wheel-drive hatchback powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 161 horsepower. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. In addition to the standard GT, there is the Elantra GT Sport which ups the performance by adding a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that produces 201 horsepower.Read More
Behind the Wheel of the 2018 VW Golf
The Golf is the car that started the “hot hatch” trend of fun-to-drive, peppy, great-handling hatchbacks. Based on AAA’s review, the latest version may be the best yet.
Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX
The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivansRead More
Behind the Wheel of the Mercedes-Benz E400
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 coupe is one of only a few luxury coupes today. A coupe, by definition, has just two doors and because of that can be a bit of a compromise. The E400 Coupe is built from the slightly larger Mercedes-Benz E four-door platform, retaining the same characteristics – although in this case it seats justRead More
Driving the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
If you are shopping for a mid-sized, three-row SUV, the Santa Fe is certainly one to consider.
Reviews of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and and 2018 BMW 530e
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan $31,775 (Price as tested) | 4 cylinder, 184 hp | 21/27 mpg The all-new Tiguan has grown over the years to become one of the largest sport-utility vehicles in the segment. It comes in several trim levels and with front- or all-wheel drive. To put it in perspective, it’s 10 inches longer thanRead More