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September 7, 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Is a Station Wagon with Off-Road Abilities

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Is a Station Wagon with Off-Road Abilities
Mercedes-Benz made its E-Class even more compelling by announcing the new 2024 E-Class All-Terrain. This luxury station wagon is ready to conquer everyday driving and rough and rugged trails.…
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July 14, 2023

The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Is the Stuff That Electric Dreams Are Made of

The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Is the Stuff That Electric Dreams Are Made of
I’ve driven every Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis model that currently rides on Hyundai’s E-GMP EV platform, and they’re consistently great vehicles. Now, the Korean automaker is getting ready to release not only its fastest E-GMP car but the fastest production car it’s ever made.…
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November 8, 2020

2021 Toyota Camry XLE AWD Review: Smooth Riding, Daily Driving Goodness

2021 Toyota Camry XLE AWD Review: Smooth Riding, Daily Driving Goodness
Ever since its 2018 redesign, the Toyota Camry has become one of my favorite sedans. Its design not only is more visually interesting than it has been in the past; the Camry actually has compelling driving characteristics that make it more engaging than previous generations and other everyday sedans.…
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April 1, 2020

Dodge Challenger GT AWD Review: A Muscle Car for All Seasons

Dodge Challenger GT AWD Review: A Muscle Car for All Seasons
Over the years, I’ve driven a number of vehicles based on FCA’s full-size car platform, which underpins the Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300. Most of the models I’ve been in have been muscular rear-wheel drive cars with giant HEMI V8s, and crazy amounts of horsepower.…
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February 16, 2020

2020 Dodge Charger GT AWD Review: A Snowy First Drive

2020 Dodge Charger GT AWD Review: A Snowy First Drive
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time in the beautiful, snow-capped mountains of central Colorado, where Rocky Mountain Redline assembled a variety of all-wheel drive vehicles to demonstrate their prowess in wintry conditions.…
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December 4, 2019

What’s the Difference Between AWD and 4WD?

What’s the Difference Between AWD and 4WD?
It’s clear that there’s a difference between vehicles that can send power to just two wheels or all four of them, but the terms “all-wheel drive” and “4-wheel drive” actually mean different things.…
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November 13, 2019

2020 Toyota Camry and 2021 Avalon Get AWD Versions

2020 Toyota Camry and 2021 Avalon Get AWD Versions
Here in the midwest and other places where it gets cold and snowy, all-wheel drive vehicles generally outsell their front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive variants. While a good set of winter tires is always a help when driving on slick surfaces, being able to send power to all four wheels can be a big help in providing vehicle stability and control.…
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September 10, 2019

2020 Land Rover Defender Specs, Prices, and Configurator Revealed

2020 Land Rover Defender Specs, Prices, and Configurator Revealed
It’s been a long time since you could buy a new Land Rover Defender here in the U.S. Well, the wait is about to end. Land Rover has taken wraps off of its all-new 2020 Defender, and it looks to pack all of the capability and versatility we’ve come to expect, but complemented by lots of modern technology.…
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November 1, 2018

2019 Nissan Altima First Drive Review: The Altimate Midsize Sedan?

2019 Nissan Altima First Drive Review: The Altimate Midsize Sedan?
Chrysler discontinued the 200 midsize sedan. Ford announced that this will be the last generation of the Fusion midsize sedan. Sales of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord midsize sedans aren’t what they used to be.…
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October 18, 2018

2018 Audi TT RS Coupe Review: A Turbocharged Fist-Full of Exotic Fury

2018 Audi TT RS Coupe Review: A Turbocharged Fist-Full of Exotic Fury
If the Audi TT were an exotic animal, it would probably be a flying squirrel. Small in stature, yet ferociously unafraid of swift flight, it rambunctiously leaps from place to place; an adorable little acrobat with loads of personality and a “never-say-die” look in its eye.…
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June 23, 2018

2019 Hyundai Kona Review: A Lime Green Crossover with a Twist

2019 Hyundai Kona Review: A Lime Green Crossover with a Twist
The first time we saw the Hyundai Kona, it was being revealed at the LA Auto Show, and while some applauded the automaker’s investment, many people really didn’t know what to think of it.…
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June 17, 2018

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT Review: The Road Well Traveled

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT Review: The Road Well Traveled
The first Mitsubishi that I ever came into close contact with was my dad’s Colt hatchback. Rebadged as a Dodge, the five-door was a daily-driven delight.…
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June 13, 2018

2018 Genesis G80 AWD 3.3T Sport Review: Sports and Leisure

2018 Genesis G80 AWD 3.3T Sport Review: Sports and Leisure
Stomp around in someone else’s backyard just to see what happens. Throw the traditionalists for a loop with turbocharged antics and all-wheel drive agility, then back it all up with a jaw-dropping list of standard features for a fraction of the competition’s asking price.…
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July 28, 2017

2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited and Night: A Tale of Two Crossovers

2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited and Night: A Tale of Two Crossovers
Hyundai has gone from being labeled as the unreliable Korean alternative to world-class contender in record time. Like all success stories, there were some early year growing pains, as well as some awkward teenage moments (anyone else remember the Veracruz?),…
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June 4, 2017

2017 Mazda CX-3 GT Review: Living the AWD Miata Mindset

2017 Mazda CX-3 GT Review: Living the AWD Miata Mindset
To be completely honest, I was rather looking forward to revisiting Mazda’s micro-sized CX-3 crossover. It had been about a year and a half since I last reviewed a Touring model, and was overjoyed when I saw the “Dynamic Blue Mica” GT version roll into my drive. …
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