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2021 Toyota Avalon 4-Dr TRD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Avalon 4-Dr TRD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

I once asked mystery writer Lee Child what he drove. He responded, "I buy used police cars because they're fast and they don't get noticed." Child would love the Avalon TRD because it's plenty fast but won't get you noticed. ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Review by Mark Fulmer A Good Looking Good Driving Compact SUV Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel Mazda’s most popular vehicle is the CX-5 compact SUV, and because it has been so well received the 2021 model has only added a number of small updates to its safety features and tech. The exterior ... Continue reading

Laguna Beach and a 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Laguna Beach and a 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Recently my wife and I took a short trip to Laguna Beach in Southern California, arriving on Sunday afternoon and coming home the following Tuesday. It was kind of a toe-in-the-water as the pandemic winds down. ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Hyundai stylists have done a remarkable job of making a thirty thousand dollar car look like one that should cost sixty thousand. The one word that best sums up the exterior appearance of the latest Sonata is stunning. ... Continue reading

New Acura Integra Prototype Global Reveal HERE Next Week

New Acura Integra Prototype Global Reveal HERE Next Week

November 5, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif. The all-new Acura Integra Prototype will make its world debut next week in Los Angeles, signaling the return of the celebrated nameplate to the Acura lineup. ... Continue reading

2021 VW Jetta GLI Autobahn Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 VW Jetta GLI Autobahn Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 VW Jetta GLI Autobahn Review by Mark Fulmer Behold a Bettah Jetta Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel It had been quite a while since I reviewed a manual transmission vehicle, but I looked forward to the Jetta because my left foot and the hydraulic clutch enjoy dancing together. If you are a person who enjoys driving and ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The high point of the NX 300 F Sport is its ultra luxurious interior treatment. ... Continue reading

Acura’s New Faster Flagship: High-Performance 2022 MDX Type S

Acura’s New Faster Flagship: High-Performance 2022 MDX Type S

November 4, 2021 — TORRANCE, CALIF. 2022 MDX Type S is now available to reserve at Acura.com/MDXTypeS Made with drivers in mind, MDX Type S features Acura’s 355-HP Turbo V6 engine, standard air suspension for superior ride and handling, Brembo® brakes, massaging front seats and new 25-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D® Signa ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Teases Sneak Peek of SEVEN, All-Electric SUV Concept

Hyundai Motor Teases Sneak Peek of SEVEN, All-Electric SUV Concept

SEVEN concept previews design and technology innovations of Hyundai Motor’s upcoming all-electric SUV New SUV typology optimized for dedicated BEVs, combined with new interior architecture evoking a premium lounge experience Hyundai to debut SEVEN concept during AutoMobility LA press conference at 9:55 a.m., Nov. 17 ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns IIHS Safety Award - Official Notification

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns IIHS Safety Award - Official Notification

The new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz crew cab, a small pickup, earns a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, when equipped with specific headlights. To qualify for either of the Institute’s two awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the d ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport 4-Dr Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport 4-Dr Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Understated Beauty with Supreme Handling ... Continue reading

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The top tier of the SUV pecking order still belongs to the BMW X5, which was introduced in 1999, revised in 2006 and 2013, and most recently in 2019. It's sheer driving pleasure. ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda CX-5 Only Small SUV to Achieve Highest Rating in New IIHS Side Impact Test

2021 Mazda CX-5 Only Small SUV to Achieve Highest Rating in New IIHS Side Impact Test

WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 27, 2021) – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that the Mazda CX-5 achieved the highest performance and was the only vehicle out of 20 small SUVs to earn its top “Good” rating in a new, tougher side crash test. ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports October 2021 North American Sales Results

Mazda Reports October 2021 North American Sales Results

November 2, 2021 IRVINE, Calif. ... Continue reading

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