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Cars & Trucks

BMW X3 Combines Luxury, Sport and Utility

June 15, 2018. John Paul

The redesigned BMW X3 has grown in just about every dimension: It’s slightly longer, wider and taller than previous models. There are two versions: one with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and one with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Both models are only available with all-wheel drive. My road test was in the X3 M40i. The interior…

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Behind the Wheel of the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi

April 16, 2018. John Paul

The Ford Fusion is a comfortable, great-looking car that should be at the top of your green car list. Check out our review.

Cars & Trucks

What’s Behind a Car’s Design

March 12, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Mark Trostle wants the cars he draws to give you goosebumps. And he knows how to do it. The head of Dodge and SRT design at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has created some of the prettiest performance cars in history during his 25-year career. Yet the design chief behind the fifth generation Dodge Viper and the 840-horsepower…

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Road Trips

Tips for Traveling America’s Historic and Scenic Roads

February 15, 2018. Jill Schensul

There are thousands of miles of historic and scenic roads across America that are part of our national heritage. Each one of them gives you a glimpse of our county in its own special style.

Cars & Trucks

Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX

February 14, 2018. John Paul

The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivans…

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What It’s Like to Drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander

January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Our honest review of the compact sport-utility vehicle is worth a read if you’re shopping for a new car.

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Behind the Wheel of the Mercedes-Benz E400

January 15, 2018. John Paul

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 coupe is one of only a few luxury coupes today. A coupe, by definition, has just two doors and because of that can be a bit of a compromise. The E400 Coupe is built from the slightly larger Mercedes-Benz E four-door platform, retaining the same characteristics – although in this case it seats just…

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What Difference Does a Drivetrain Make?

January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Four-wheel drive. All-wheel drive. What does it all mean? Is either one worth the money? Here’s a brief explanation of what each type of drivetrain can do with a good set of tires. Front-Wheel Drive Most sedans have front-wheel drive because it’s cheaper to design and build. In this system, engine power is transferred to…

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Driving the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

January 14, 2018. John Paul

If you are shopping for a mid-sized, three-row SUV, the Santa Fe is certainly one to consider.

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Cars & Trucks

Predicting 2018’s Most Important Car Technology

December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Will 2018 bring a robot uprising led by artificially intelligent driverless cars bent on world domination? Probably not. But technology is changing cars faster than ever before. Look into a crystal ball with us as we explore technologies that could have the biggest impact on cars and trucks in 2018. Smartphone Integration Mobile apps like…