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2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 4X4 Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch Max 4X4 Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Is "Big" Relative Or Is It Fixed? Just Right For You Maybe Too Big For Me. And Where Does The 2020 Ford Expedition Max King Ranch Fit? ... Continue reading

2020 Kia Cadenza Limited Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Kia Cadenza Limited Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Kia Cadenza Limited Review by Mark Fulmer A Redesigned Sedan with a Flourish by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel I use the word "flourish" because "cadenza" is a musical term denoting a soloist flourish. And the 2020 version of this sedan from Kia does do that, both outside and in. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda CR-V Chicago-land Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Honda CR-V Chicago-land Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Honda CR-V One of the best gets better By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6232) My last drive in a Honda CR-V was the 2017 model which at that time was all-new. Riding on a new platform with longer wheelbase and wider track the CR-V had been completely redesigned ... Continue reading

2020 BMW M340i xDrive Review by Larry Nutson

2020 BMW M340i xDrive Review by Larry Nutson

2020 BMW M340i xDrive A six-cylinder returns By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I’m reminded almost daily about the iconic BMW 2002 that I never owned. I was on the hunt for a 2002 way back lots of years ago when a job change took me down a new road. ... Continue reading

2020 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Some cars have a sweet spot the size of a Hershey Kiss. If you drive them just right, in a situation they're designed to master, you'll be forever happy. ... Continue reading

2020 MAZDA 6 SIGNATURE Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 MAZDA 6 SIGNATURE Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The 4-door, 5 passenger Mazda 6 sedan line starts with the Sport (base price $24,100), and Touring ($26,700) models, both powered by a 187hp four that makes 186lb.-ft. of torque. ... Continue reading

2020 Lincoln Aviator Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Lincoln Aviator Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

My first stint behind the wheel of the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator 3-row midsize SUV was at the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Fall Rally. My task at that time was to evaluate the Aviator in relation to other new or mostly-new luxury SUVs. ... Continue reading

SUBARU'S OUTBACK ONYX Review - NOT JUST A SMOKE AND MIRRORS MOOD CHANGER

SUBARU'S OUTBACK ONYX Review - NOT JUST A SMOKE AND MIRRORS MOOD CHANGER

Subaru Outback Onyx Edition sport utility for 2021 has to be a blackout driver's dream. More than their preferred cruising at night with interior dash lights turned off so they don't contaminate the barely visible landscape outside, it announces its character at first glance. ... Continue reading

2020 Volvo S60 T8 E-AWD R-Design Review by David Colman

2020 Volvo S60 T8 E-AWD R-Design Review by David Colman

The velvety feel of the controls in this Volvo are unmatched by any other manufacturer. There is a silkiness to the operation of the stalks that makes you think you're driving a car costing more than $100,000. ... Continue reading

2020 Subaru Ascent Touring Review by Martha Hindes

2020 Subaru Ascent Touring Review by Martha Hindes

They say it's size that matters. In the case of Subaru, entering the third 20's decade there was a missing link in their long list of midsize sporty vehicles – their original all wheel drive that decades ago helped set the standard for snow-worthy, slick road-worthy driving when almost no other car maker had that eng ... Continue reading

2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition Review by Larry Nutson

2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition Review by Larry Nutson

2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition The 370Z is a driver’s car. There’s not a lot of ADAS equipment but there is a good level of comfort features. ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Escape Titanium AWD Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2020 Ford Escape Titanium AWD Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Sometimes it's hard to determine what is medium or small. Ford has seven SUVs so there should be a size to fit every family. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Type R Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Honda Civic Type R Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Make no mistake about the Civic Type R (CTR). It is sensational. Here is the ultimate evolution of the hot hatchback. ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance Package Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance Package Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

In the world of crossovers, SUVs, trucks and the declining sedan, the Mustang is one of the few domestic coupes but it happens to be the best selling sport coupe globally. Flavors start with the Ecoboost 4 cylinder turbo engine to an absolute monster 760 horsepower supercharged V8. ... Continue reading

2020 Dodge Charger Widebody Badass Family Sedan Review by Larry Nutson

2020 Dodge Charger Widebody Badass Family Sedan Review by Larry Nutson

The Dodge Charger is the most powerful and fastest mass-produced family sedan in the world. Sedans are not dead. ... Continue reading

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