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2015 Buick Encore AWD Premium Review With 2016 Update by Carey Russ

Oct 17, 2015

Buick Encore combines comfort and style DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Car buyers of a certain age might equate Buick with their grandparents. On the other hand, younger potential entry-luxury customers are less likely to have that baggage, and so be more open-minded to Buick when a combination of comfort, conve ... Continue reading

2016 Acura RDX AWD Advance Option Package Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Oct 15, 2015

The 2016 Acura RDX offers a great combination of style, substance, performance, and safety DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Introduced for 2007 as a sporty alternative in the luxury compact crossover segment, the Acura RDX got a major revision with the debut of the second generation for 2013. Little besides the na ... Continue reading

2015 Toyota Corolla S Premium with 2016 Updates Review +VIDEO

Oct 9, 2015

Toyota Corolla sets the pace for the small sedan class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If it seems that Toyota Corollas are ubiquitous, that's only because they are. Over 40 million have been sold since it debuted in 1966, and the current generation, the eleventh, is the most-sold nameplate worldwide. The Corolla ... Continue reading

2015/16 Lincoln MKC Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Sep 18, 2015

Dynamic styling and efficient power make the Lincoln MKC an interesting competitor in the premium small crossover segment DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's hard to be a luxury brand. Think of Lincoln, for example. You didn't, did you? Lincoln would like to change that. And changing demographics of the luxury c ... Continue reading

2016 Scion iA and iM Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Sep 18, 2015

Newest models from Toyota...can't go wrong with a Mazda! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Big changes are happening at Scion. Since its debut in California a dozen years ago as Toyota's youth-oriented entry-level division, Scion has become nationwide, and has also moved into Canada. The original xA hatchback and x ... Continue reading

2015 Ford F-150 SuperCab 4x4 with 2016 Update Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Sep 13, 2015

Increased abilities with a new 2.7-liter turbocharged and direct-injected engine DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Crossovers may have replaced body-on-frame SUVs for most personal use, but there will always be a need for a real truck. Which means full-size pickup. Which almost is synonymous with "Ford -F150", as t ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Sep 5, 2015

The VW Jetta Hybrid is the most fun-to-drive way to save fuel DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS • SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Buyers Guide If the fuel economy potential of a hybrid is appealing but you also actually like driving and have so far seen hybrids as boring transportation appliances for people who hate car ... Continue reading

2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 27, 2015

The newest Mini Cooper S 4-Door combines fun, frugality, and functionality with a useful bit more room inside and the flexibility and accessibility of four doors and a hatch. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY With two more doors, a nearly three-inch stretch in wheelbase, and over six inches more in length and looking ev ... Continue reading

2016 Honda HR-V and More Power for the CR-Z Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 22, 2015

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It seems that cars get ever larger over time. As one example, the Honda Civic is now larger than the first generations of the Accord. Rather than downsize the Civic, Honda introduced the smaller Fit. On the crossover side, the one-small CR-V (based on the Civic platform) is now alm ... Continue reading

2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 21, 2015

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY If you're looking for an anonymous transportation appliance, read no further. If you're in the market for something with exceptional fuel economy, leave now. If the performance and handling of a German factory tuner sedan at a fraction of the price seems like a good idea, think Dodge Ch ... Continue reading

2015 Fiat 500L Trekking Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 9, 2015

The tasty Italian take on the compact crossover DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Are you in need of a roomy small-footprint vehicle but bored with lookalike compact crossovers? Dare to be different! Fiat's 500L has character with a capital "C" and looks like nothing else on the road. And with its turbocharged 1.4- ... Continue reading

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 6, 2015

A right-sized, comfortable, economical, useful, and versatile crossover. Now better at everything than ever. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Honda's CR-V was an early contender in the compact crossover class, back when truck-based SUVs still ruled. It's been a top seller since then, and for good reasons. There's ... Continue reading

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jul 31, 2015

In F-Sport trim, Lexus's GS 350 can hold its own against the best from Germany. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY Lexus's GS sedan has been a worthy competitor in the midsize sport-luxury class since its debut in 1993, but during much of that time luxury was predominant over sport. Which didn't hurt sales a bit, but the ... Continue reading

2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jul 27, 2015

An honest and useful family crossover, now with more panache. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for 2003, the Nissan Murano was notable for not even pretending to be a rough-and-tough truck SUV. Introduced with an "adventures in on-roading" theme, in direct to the offroad-ready image and marketing s ... Continue reading

2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jul 24, 2015

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda6 is a fine alternative to a high-budget luxury sports sedan Are you looking for an affordable midsize sedan that offers a more interesting and involving driving experience than the usual suspects in that class? Consider the Mazda6. Mazda's flagship sedan embodies the Japa ... Continue reading