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On the Road Review: Mazda 3 Sedan
With an upscale exterior design, plus an interior finished to look much better than basic transportation, the smallest Mazda sold in America starts at $21,500.
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Full-size, heavy-duty series pickup truck sales are blistering hot, writes our reviewer, since these models now offer driving aids, comfort and performance in line with many of today's luxury vehicles.
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Our reviewer says, "This new Corsair is going to shake up the premium end of the class like the previous MKC never did." Pricing starts at a class-competitive $35,945 and goes to $49,000+ for full trim.
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On the Road Review: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Slightly larger than Toyota's Camry or the Honda Accord, the Sonata now comes with free maintenance for three years/36,000 miles. Pricing starts at $27,750, about $3,500 more than an exclusively gas-fueled model.
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On the Road Review: Kia Seltos SX Turbo
The Seltos immediately sets itself apart from its primary rivals with more distinctive styling.
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On the Road Review: Hyundai Genesis G70 AWD Sport
"The G70 is a polished performer, period," says our reviewer. "Even more impressive, the Genesis is thousands less than its rivals—delivering German-like competence, without the German-car price."
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On the Road Review: Toyota 4Runner Limited
Toyota’s mid-size 4Runner SUV is now in its fifth generation since its 1984 debut and it remains a best seller, outpacing the brand's own Tundra and the entire lineups of Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Lincoln, Volvo and more.
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On the Road Review: Cadillac XT6 Crossover
With three credible offerings working hard to make up for lost opportunities, Cadillac dealers finally have the mainstream vehicles that the luxury segment buyer is most looking for.
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On the Road Review: Dodge Durango SRT
The Durango SRT borrows the 6.4-liter Hemi from the Ram 2500-series to produce 475-hp and 475-pound/feet of AWD, tire-smoking torque.
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On the Road Review: Nissan Versa
An entry-level car for the 21st century, the Versa remains one of the least expensive new cars on the market—Base S trim with a five-speed manual transmission starts at $14,730.
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On the Road Review: Honda Pilot Black Edition
Derived from the same chassis design as the Odyssey minivan, as well as the Ridgeline pickup, the Pilot drives most like a minivan in this class, but with AWD.
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On the Road Review: GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Duramax
A sub-brand of General Motors' truck sub-brand, GMC, the Denali title has increased not only sales, but net margin across the board, making GMC the most profitable part of GM.
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On the Road Review: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
As economics have changed, new car buyers might gravitate towards more frugal, sensible transportation. The Kona moves the needle way beyond cheap small cars with an attractive package of affordable comfort, performance and practicality.
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On the Road Review: Mazda CX-3
CX-30 pricing starts at $23,000 for base, FWD models and climbs to $32,000 for the AWD Premium Package.
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On the Road Review: Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab Diesel
For truck buyers out of the market for a few years, our reviewer thinks they may be shocked at the level of content in this Ram: Harman Kardon audio system, heated and cooled leather seating, surround-view camera system and a 12-inch vertical touchscreen.
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On the Road Review: Lexus RX350 F-Sport
Lexus has redefined how drivers look at American luxury driving. The first generation of sedans were plush and wildly expensive but also well-built cars that delivered premium performance that cost far less than the competition.
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On the Road Review: Nissan Titan Pro-4X
With more content, a lower starting price, plus the most powerful standard engine in the segment, Nissan is hoping to push its Titan full-size pickup truck up the sales charts in 2020
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On the Road Review: Ford Edge ST
"Good size, great interior, driver-focused performance," says our reviewer, but he remains wary of redundant technology that adds to ever-increasing prices.
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On the Road Review: Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Hybrid
The new Aviator starts at $52,195 and climbs to the far side of $70,000 when fully optioned. So what do you get? Heated and cooled 30-way massage seats, 28-speaker audio system, air glide suspension, a dual panel sunroof, storage galore and a whole lot of power.
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On the Road Review: Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
The 2020 Outback has a familiar chassis, but an upgraded, tech-rich interior, more rear seat space and greater cargo capacity help it retain the virtues that make this America’s favorite wagon.
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On the Road Quick Takes: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL & Hyundai Elantra Sport
Winter brings us a pair of repeat visitors, a compact crossover plus a compact sedan— two of the hottest-selling auto segments. Which one fits your needs?
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On the Road Review: Toyota Prius XLE Hybrid AWD-e
Since mass production started in 1997, Toyota has sold over 7 million Prius models worldwide. But with their hybrid technology expanded to other models, sales have declined. Is this new model with AWD worth it?
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On the Road Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited EcoDiesel
Brand loyalty is always good for sales: FCA’s Jeep sold over 240,000 Wrangler’s in 2018, an astounding 50,000-unit gain. The new diesel model starts at $28,295 for 2-door models and got to over $56,000 for a full trim 4-door.
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Four Short Takes: Kia Niro, Cadillac XT6, Chevy Silverado HD and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Every February the New England Motor Press Association gathers for a chance to sample a wider variety of cars. Our reviewer Tim Plouff was there.
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On the Road Review: Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Double Cab
Pricing starts at $32,745 and go to $43,960 for the PRO model. This truck works in the field, but as more and more Americans use trucks to commute as well, does the Tacoma stay true on the open road?
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On the Road Review: Subaru Legacy Premium
Pricing starts at $22,745 and goes up to $36,795 for the Touring model. This AWD sedan proved to be relaxing to pilot, comfortable to travel with and quite functional in several days of wintry precipitation.
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Auto Movie Review: Ford v. Ferrari
Our auto reviewer, Tim Plouff, took a break from the road to see the film "Ford v. Ferrari," which is up for four Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 9.
