When Subaru introduced the Crosstrek to the U.S. market in 2012, it had no major expectaions for this concept car. Concept cars are typically designed to showcase a new styling or new technology at car shows. Five years ago, the Crosstrek was viewed as something unique – a crossover that was more of a car […]
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Lots of variety with 2017 Ford Fusion Energi
Choosing just the right version of the Ford Fusion is similar to a tricky multiple-choice test where all the possible answers seem plausible. There are a dozen trim levels for the popular midsize sedan. And from this vantage point it seems that all of them have a good upside. There’s also considerable variety when choosing […]
2017 Ford Focus continues as top-seller
Not many people are probably aware, but the Ford Focus has been among the top-selling cars in the world, and even held the top spot in 2013. The Focus is available on practically every continent. Give credit to Ford for globalizing the compact car, which these days can be purchased as a four-door sedan, hatchback […]
2017 Volkswagen Passat: Quality family sedan
Thanks in part to its proud German heritage, the Volkswagen Passat manages to stand out among a long list of credible midsize family sedans that provide transportation for the masses. The Passat is the only European-made vehicle in a class that is dominated by American, Japanese and Korean manufacturers. Not that the current line of […]
2017 Ford C-Max Energi no gas guzzler
Ford prides itself on manufacturing mainstream vehicles for the masses. But at first glance, the 2017 Ford C-Max hardly fits the mold. This is no “normal” car. In fact, it’s quite complex and even the classification is a bit convoluted. Is the C-Max considered a hatchback, a wagon or some type of runabout? The answer […]
Volkswagen presents versatile all-new Golf Alltrack
There are many manufacturers who are blurring the lines these days, creating a wagon that has many of the characteristics that car buyers value in a sports utility vehicle. Add one more to the list: The all-new 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. Volkswagen has attempted to build the Alltrack with some enviable features that give it […]
2017 Jeep Renegade delivers off-road thrills
Jeep lovers are passionate about exploring the great outdoors in off-road excursions. Chrysler has made a nice chunk of change over the years with its continual production of Jeeps and their terrific ability to deliver excitement on unsurfaced roads. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, Compass, Wrangler and Patriot may be the preferred choice of off-road enthusiasts, […]
2017 Mazda CX-5: competent compact SUV
Mazda redesigned its compact crossover sport utility vehicle with a primary focus: keeping the emphasis on driving acumen. Say hello to the 2017 Mazda CX-5, a small SUV that delivers the ride quality that can match any of its competitors. The CX-5 receives high marks for its driving impressions because it handles like a well-behaved […]
Hybrid model now in Nissan Rogue lineup
It’s not easy for a small crossover sport utility vehicle to get noticed, thanks to the popularity of the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, the class leaders for years. Other notable performers like the Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester and Kia Sportage can cloud the picture as well for a small SUV looking […]
2017 Hyundai Ioniq: Versatile Hybrid, Electric Vehicle
Anyone interested in purchasing the all-new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq better be proficient at decision making. That’s required, because the Ioniq comes in three models – and all three of them are appealing. For forward-thinking folks who want to travel via electric vehicle (EV) only, the Ioniq Electric is quite tempting. But not so fast on […]