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2014 Ford Mustang May 25, 2013 The Ford Mustang is a known quantity. For Americans who care about cars or those who don't, it's likely the Mustang conjures up memories and associations. And like other muscle-car reincarnations like the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, it takes some of the look, and the sound, of the old pony cars, yet it lives... Read More

2013 Chevrolet Volt May 04, 2013 The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has been a part of the GM lineup now for three years, and it's still the most technologically advanced car the company sells. It can be seen as the yin to the Chevy Corvette's yang--both are halo cars, but each has a unique, singular mission. The Volt has been described as an extended-range... Read More

Car Review: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee March 02, 2013 Deep in the heart of Texas, Jeep launches a family of SUV choices Read More

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0 Limited hatchback CVT February 23, 2013 Subaru? When that name is mentioned, almost everyone has some sort of story to tell about owning one or knowing someone who owned one. Maybe you think of the funny bears singing in the cars. Subaru does not splash its name across the screen as often as most other car companies, but it has a very strong reputation... Read More

2013 Lincoln MKZ February 16, 2013 The 2013 Lincoln MKZ ushers in yet another new era at Ford's luxury brand. It's at least the third reboot of the brand's mission and styling language since the late 1990s, and it's the start of what Ford says will be a complete reinvention of the lineup, with brand-new vehicles to come. The MKZ reveals some hard... Read More

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD February 09, 2013 I was excited to learn I would have a new Hyundai Santa Fe for a week-long test-drive. This was the new Sport model and included All-Wheel-Drive. This vehicle may not be the most economical SUV on the road, but it certainly is one of the most capable. It certainly is winning awards. Weather in January can range from... Read More

2013 BMW X1 February 02, 2013 by ALAN GELL Going small – that appears to be what all car manufacturers are doing these days. Perhaps it is due to the government's mandate to increase gas mileage. Some consumers will never give up their large vehicles. But others find that some of these new, reduced size vehicles can be attractive and make the... Read More

2013 Kia Sportage SX AWD January 26, 2013 If you want more power in a small SUV Crossover, try the turbo-charged SX model in the 2013 Kia Sportage. The 6 speed automatic transmission combines with the 2-liter, 4 cylinder to push this Kia to 260 horsepower, which is enough to let your feel that this is more than a simple get-you-where-you-want-to-go... Read More

2013 Honda CR-Z - Review January 19, 2013 The 2013 Honda CR-Z is the sole two-seat hybrid hatchback coupe on the market. That seems to be a very small niche, one that may not find all that many buyers. Now in its third year, the CR-Z indeed hasn't lived up to the expectations raised by its launch. The hope was that the CR-Z would combine the quick, agile... Read More

2013 Jaguar XJ January 12, 2013 The Jaguar XJ may have one of the most storied nameplates in automotive history, but it took a total reboot in 2011 to restore some of its faded glory. Now it's a shape that seizes attention, a drama-steeped sedan that's cut all ties with the traditional past. And this year, it's stretching its appeal, not with even... Read More

2013 Nissan GT-R January 05, 2013 The 2013 Nissan GT-R may get lost in translation if you're just peering inside, or watching it cruise slowly by; but climb into the driver's seat, albeit briefly, and it's a magical piece of metal. Even at five times the price, nothing rivals its straight-line performance. It's a car that makes plenty of sense at... Read More

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class December 29, 2012 Of all the pricey German roadsters, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is probably the least polarizing. That's not to say that this isn't one of the most exciting yet elegant drop-top two-doors you can get, and one that you can drive every day. The SLK has evolved nicely over the years, with more focus and grace, and just... Read More

2013 Porsche Cayenne December 22, 2012 Though it's been in Porsche's range for nearly a decade, the Cayenne remains a controversial subject for brand loyalists who see the sports car as the true heart of the marque. Nevertheless, the Cayenne's success for Porsche can't be denied, and with the addition of a new diesel model for the 2013 model year, it... Read More

2013 Buick Encore: this is one tiny, yet luxurious, car December 15, 2012 I know. You are asking yourself, “What is an Encore?” Doesn't the definition simply mean a repeat? In Buick's vernacular, the simple answer is “maybe yes, maybe no.” The Encore is a very small compact crossover with luxury touches abounding. It is a repeat of the popular Buick Enclave, but on a much smaller... Read More

2013 Buick Enclave AWD: Refreshed and updated December 08, 2012 It was a beautiful area of the country to test-drive a new car. Not only was Kentucky a gorgeous place to visit, but tobacco harvest was underway and numerous barns were full of hanging leaves along the drive route. A person would think that the scenery alone was terrific enough, but driving the new 2013 Buick... Read More