Last year, Kia sent me the new (at the time) Forte sedan to review, and I was impressed with its ability to compete with the big players in this market, namely the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, and Toyota Corolla. Still in the 2010 model...
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Within my first mile in the original Kia Sorento I couldn’t help but wonder, “Is that a live rear axle I feel?” I stopped the vehicle, peered beneath it and, sure enough, there it was. The Sorento looked like a car-based crossover, but...
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Hyundai is an automaker making moves right now, and its latest is aimed squarely at the best-selling cars in the country: the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata may not snatch the crown immediately, but Cars.com reviewer David...
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Last year, Nissan completely overhauled the Maxima, bringing it into premium territory. And it needed it. The 2004-2008 model held little over the Altima, and could even be confused for an Altima by someone not familiar with the Nissan product...
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I know someone who’s been in the fashion biz most of her life. Her affinity with handsome male models is not surprising, yet her insistence–a “shush” sound accompanied by a finger on their lips–that the Eye Candy refrain from voicing...
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If you’re in the light-duty pickup truck segment, you’d better bring your A-game: Chevy, Dodge, Ford and GMC have all introduced new products in recent years. Therefore, Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays has some tough news for Nissan and its 2010...
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It’s one of the best magazines on the market today and helps you decide on everything from cars to computers. Consumer Reports is that little unassuming publication that shows up once a month and guides us to the best products on the market. All...
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The 2010 Subaru Impreza may be missing a few of the bells and whistles that car buyers have come to expect, but according to Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays, this may not matter. The Impreza, in other words, handles business, and it does so with a...
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This is our second time reviewing the Audi Q5. When it debuted in 2009, Kelsey Mays reviewed the Q5, and the relatively unchanged 2010 model was just taken to task by Bill Jackson. Reading the two reviews side by side, it’s interesting to hear...
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With very little changed from the 2009 model, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse still sits atop its class as one of the best three-row crossovers on the market, according to Cars.com reviewer David Thomas. Even as competitors ramp up their offerings,...
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Any car review that contains the words “more than $100,000” in the opening sentence is going to immediately reduce the number of people who will read on thinking they might actually buy this vehicle. Still, Cars.com reviewer David Thomas says...
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Acura demonstrates its commitment to driving enthusiasts by adding a six-speed manual transmission for the all-wheel-drive 2010 Acura TL at no extra charge. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley appreciates this move from Acura, and he assures readers...
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Test vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6 with 6-speed ZF Shiftronic Automatic Transmission Throughout the history of the automotive industry and other industries too, there have been times (admittedly rare) when a company not only manages to...
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For a reviewer, getting handed a car with delivery miles on the odometer is an instant promotion to tribal shaman. You’re given a quick pat on the back before being shoved into a hut with the village’s prettiest virgin. Needless to say, this...
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Over the bridge and through the woods till mödrars hus vi gor. When Volvo first started their love affair with jacked up wagons equipped with AWD and some extra ride height, they had two groups in mind: The Swedes that live in rural Sweden with...
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Last year, we got in a 2009 Infiniti EX35 to drive for a week, and even though I didn’t like it at first, I quickly realized how great of a car it really is. The 3.5-liter V6 engine provides plenty of power to haul it around, the 5-speed...
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A few years ago Ford decided that its survival depended on making bold moves. They decided to stop simply doing what they’d always done. Well, at least some of the time. One bold move: replace their minivan with the world’s largest Scion xB....
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A Toyota Prius, on an enthusiast’s Web site? We must be joking. Why on Earth would we want to talk about a hybrid when we cover vehicles like the Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Lotus Evora? Because this tiny sedan is a precursor to what will be...
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If you lived anywhere near the Raleigh, NC area in late 2008, you may have heard a mysterious and loud blood-curdling scream off in the distance. Yup, that was me when I found out the Audi made the decision to replace their magnificent...
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The Mazda 6 is an enigma. It’s a fine automobile, at least the equal of any car in its segment, as close to a driver’s car as you’ll find in a midsize family sedan. Comfortable, not bad looking, nicely appointed, good fit and finish, great...
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Charging stations are okay, really. Battery swapping stations are even better, and I honestly have nothing against Lithium-ion batteries. But we love cars, not infrastructure, and that’s what has been missing from our Better Place coverage: real...
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Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays is torn about the 2010 Toyota Venza, and it has nothing to do with Toyota’s recent recall troubles. While Mays recognizes the immense appeal of the Venza’s bold exterior and comfortable, roomy design coupled with...
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Last year, we drove a 2009 VW Jetta TDI sedan from Raleigh, NC to Washington DC and back on less than one tank of diesel, which ended up to be around 46 mpg on average. We praised the car not only on its exceptional fuel economy, but on its...
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When Hyundai introduced its first Tucson in 2004, the term crossover still hadn’t crossed over from the world of marketing into the public imagination. At the time, the term SUV still carried enough equity to convince even cute utes built on...
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The Genesis Coupe has all the right bits: sleek styling, relatively compact size, DOHC engines, rear-wheel-drive, $22,750 starting price. Yet the Hyundai’s sales are a fraction of those for the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. Why aren’t...
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Fifteen years ago, Nissan’s Maxima was one of a handful of genuinely sporting four-doors that wouldn’t saddle you with German car payments or reliability. After a decade of letting dozens of overpowered family haulers whittle away at the...
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Until recently, if you wanted a semi-practical sport coupe for less than $30,000, and pony cars weren’t your thing, you had to get one based on a front-drive sedan. Chevrolet offered the Monte Carlo, Honda offered the Accord Coupe, Toyota offered...
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The 2011 Kia Sorento has shown improvements in leaps and bounds, according to Cars.com reviewer David Thomas. Combining ample cargo room with a low sticker price, the Sorento makes a compelling case for itself over the competition. Check out...
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Hop back to the distant (or not so distant) days of high school. Remember the complex universe that is class dynamics? Each class had its typical individuals. There was that all-around kind of guy. Perfect looks, perfect grades, perfect...
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I’ve never really been a big fan of diesels. Not because I don’t like them, but simply because I really don’t have any real world experience with them. Hell, the last diesel experience I had was way back in 1981 with my Dad’s diesel powered...
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