But keep the turbo engaged, and you’ll find this car a game, rewarding drive, just like other Lexus GS models.
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2017 Ford Escape: Better tech, but less fuel economy
The 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine is inexplicably less fuel efficient than its 1.6-liter predecessor despite automatic start-stop technology.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid: New classic American cruiser
Other crossovers lack the quiet, confident serenity that makes driving this CUV very much the equivalent of a spa escape with four wheels.
2016 Cadillac CT6 packs tech, creature comforts in full-size sedan
Expected to replace the XTS, the new sedan is one of eight new or remade models slated to be rolled out by the end of the decade.
Mazda CX-9 crossover balances style with value, power with economy
Inside and out, here is a beautiful family car that is more premium than mainstream.
What makes a crossover a crossover
Crossover utility vehicles comprise 27 percent of the U.S. auto market through June, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Best summer cars for the sweetest driving season
Favorites include not only convertibles but also sports cars and double-duty vehicles.
Chrysler Pacifica minivan: King of the family vehicle hill
The minivan has never been this good.
It’s not a cool idea to go DIY with AC system repairs
Despite the marketing of kits, there are no short cuts to repair a leaking system.
America’s best-selling vehicle still delivers
Ford sold 780,354 of its F-series trucks in 2015.