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2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE Review by John Helig

2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE Review by John Helig

REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE ENGINE: 2.5-liter 4 TRANSMISSION: Electronic CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 176 hp @ 5,600 rpm (215 hp total)/163 lb.-ft. @ 3,600-5,200 rpm WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. ... Continue reading

2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

It is not easy to classify a small sedan with a transverse mounted engine with a solid array of technological features that has an MSRP of $48,495. This small car has the sleek styling of a coupe yet has four doors for implied practicality. ... Continue reading

2020 Kia Cadenza Limited Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Kia Cadenza Limited Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Yes, another Kia review and I'm happy to do it! ... Continue reading

2020 Ford F-250 Tremor Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Ford F-250 Tremor Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The F-250 Super Duty has long been a tough and able work truck, and now with the addition of the Tremor Off-Road package it has raised the level of its capacity to also be a weekend warrior for rough and tumble outdoor pursuits. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Palisade Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Hyundai Palisade Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

If you have outgrown your current SUV for your 4+ family, or you have taken up an equipment sport or leisure activities that require a greater amount of space, you are in luck. the 2020 Hyundai Palisade has arrived. ... Continue reading

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Mitsubishi is on a roll. They say they are the fastest-growing Asian brand in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. ... Continue reading

2020 Subaru Outback First Drive Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Subaru Outback First Drive Review By Larry Nutson

On the road with this 182-HP Outback acceleration and overall performance is very good. I really liked the calibration of the CVT automatic which also has an 8-speed manual mode controlled with shift paddles. There’s low engine noise, unlike many other CVT-equipped vehicles. . ... Continue reading

Nissan Leaf Is Double Digits, Congrats!

Nissan Leaf Is Double Digits, Congrats!

December 3, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF and the delivery of 500,000 LEAF vehicles since the model was first introduced. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review by Mark Fulmer A Solid Off-Roader with a Well Deserved Tough Rep Back in the late 70's the Toyota small trucks had a reputation for being tough, reliable work horses. I experienced that first hand as my bass pro fishing nextdoor neighbor could back his boat off river levys and muddy la ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

Automotive analysts have bemoaned the death of the sedan ever since the first SUV appeared more than 30 years ago. But somehow, Toyota still manages to sell 300,000 Corollas every year. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Insight 4DR Touring Review by David Colman

2020 Honda Insight 4DR Touring Review by David Colman

If you stress crash safety above all other considerations when selecting a car, Honda's 2020 Insight can't be beaten. This front engine, front wheel drive, 5 passenger hybrid aces the government's NHTSA safety test by scoring 5 stars (out of 5) in all three tests: frontal crash, side crash and rollover. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Avalon Road Trip Scottsdale To Jerome By Steve Purdy

2020 Toyota Avalon Road Trip Scottsdale To Jerome By Steve Purdy

The sun is just up glowing over my left shoulder as I cross I-17 on Carefree Highway just north of Phoenix and pass the last traffic signal. It took nearly an hour to break away from the oppressive suburban environment of Scottsdale and out into the open spaces of the Sonoran Desert. ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2.0T SEL Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2.0T SEL Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sporting all the attributes that have made VW a consumer favorite ... Continue reading

2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible - Supercar Performance Super Good Looking | Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible - Supercar Performance Super Good Looking | Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 BMW M8 Convertible Review: Pricey, yes. Powerful, yes. Classy, yes. Opulent, yes. That’s the Supercar performing M8 Convertible. ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Street, Track and Drag Strip Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Street, Track and Drag Strip Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

I recently spent a day, along with a cadre of other automotive journalists, with the Ford Performance team as well as Ford’s engineering experts who were behind the development of the new 2020 Shelby GT500. At the end of the day one thing was for sure: the American pony car horsepower war goes on! We were at Las Vega ... Continue reading

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