Just because a vehicle goes through a redesign, don’t assume that means new is better. In some instances, that’s not true. However, that’s not the case with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Give it up for the Hyundai engineers, who equipped the redesigned Elantra with three new engines, a freshened exterior styling, added a seven-speed dual-clutch […]
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Ford Fusion revamped for 2017
It didn’t take long for the Ford Fusion to gain popularity. The midsize sedan debuted in 2006 and 11 years later the vehicle is still competing with the heavyweights in its class. The problem for the Fusion is competition – it’s fierce. The segment includes Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda 6, Toyota Camry; Volkswagen Passat, […]
Minivan with style: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Once the rage and deemed the vehicle of choice for “soccer moms” everywhere, minivan sales peaked in the early 2000s and has slowly subsided ever since. This year Chrysler bid farewell to the Town & Country minivan, an automobile it had produced for more than two decades with some degree of success. Realizing the peak […]
2017 Subaru Impreza an impressive hatchback
Although definitely more of a sport utility vehicle kind of guy, I can also see the attraction car buyers have for hatchbacks. It doesn’t seem that long ago when hatchbacks were shunned. In some circles, they became known as “notchbacks” and “liftbacks,” two terms that weren’t flattering for a vehicle that many people considered a […]
2017 Kia Cadenza: Attractive, affordable sedan
We’ve become a fan of Kia automobiles over the years, won over by an array of vehicles that are almost universally attractive, affordable and provide solid gas mileage and performance. It’s been mentioned here a few times in the past that Kia has become a “player” among its automobile manufacturing competitors. The jokes regarding cheap […]
2017 Mazda6 among top midsize sedans
The midsize sedan landscape is full of great vehicles. There is at least a half dozen that people should feel confident about when driving them off the lot after purchase. One of those midsize sedans is the 2017 Mazda6, which features many enviable qualities, including affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and […]
2017 Lincoln MKZ: classy luxury sedan
The quest still remains for Lincoln. While European and Japanese auto manufacturers continue to be dominant in the entry-level luxury sedan category, all Lincoln wants now is a little piece of the pie. The luxury division of Ford has been trying to make some headway in this category for decades. Success is modest, but the […]
2017 Chrysler 300: Appealing American sedan
If you are a car-buyer who enjoys driving a big, powerful sedan and wants to purchase American, consider giving the Chrysler 300 a thorough look. A flagship car in the Chrysler lineup, the 300 is a full-size sedan that’s available in four trim models and offers a lot of bang for the buck, starting at […]
2017 Mazda3 ranks high among compact cars
A single test drive in the Mazda3 might convince folks who say they don’t care for compact vehicles to reconsider. This is a good automobile for a variety of reasons, most notably its blend of performance and efficiency. Of course, we left out one other significant positive trait – appearance. Regardless of the model – […]
Volkswagen scales back 2017 Jetta
The diversity that was the calling card of the Volkswagen Jetta for many years has been diluted a bit in the wake of last year’s emissions-cheating scandal. In 2016, Volkswagen admitted it cheated on Jetta TDI diesel emissions testing and agreed to buy back or fix nearly 5,000 diesel cars that were sold in the […]