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Photo credit: Handout | The Jeep Compass 2010's fuel economy is only 24 miles per gallon on the highway by EPA estimate with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.
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article Cars 28 m ago The Nissan Versa is unabashedly cheap Meet the least expensive new car sold in America: the 2012 Nissan Versa sedan with ...
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article Cars 5/24/12 Infiniti designs heaven for seven with 2013 JX In high-stakes competition for the upscale demographic, luxury brands are transforming the once sedate family ...
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article Cars 5/24/12 Road Test: the sporty, agile Mazda CX-5 If there's an ideal vehicle for every buyer, consider matching Mazda's 2013 CX-5 with Zeus ...
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article Cars 5/23/12 Cadillac CTS is cornerstone of brand's reinvention The 2012 Cadillac CTS sedan offers shoppers an attractive blend of design, luxury and performance. ...
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article Cars 5/14/12 Chevrolet Malibu Eco: Family friendly, fuel efficient In Cars.com's $25,000 Family Sedan Shootout, the judges were impressed with the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu's ...
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article Cars 5/9/12 Ford Escape: Great mileage, comfort but pricey Ford has released a series of good-looking cars with excellent mileage lately. But whether it's ...
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article Cars 5/8/12 Bentley Continental packs efficiency, power in V8 engine Nobody gets a pass any more, not even the folks who cater to the recently ...
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article Cars 5/7/12 Mazda5 review: Sedan, station wagon or minivan? I got almost everything I wanted from the 2012 Mazda5, a six-seat mini-minivan, but it ...
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column Cars Road Test: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S One hundred years from now, when auto historians go all Charles Darwin dissecting the evolution ...
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article Cars 4/20/12 Jaguar XF boasts best performance in class Jaguar made just a few changes to its XF sport sedan for 2012: nips and ...
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article Cars 4/12/12 Lancer Evolution offers sporty performance Don't let its four doors fool you: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a sports ...
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article Cars 4/11/12 Edge adds EcoBoost option for excellent gas mileage Ford's Edge five-seat crossover has been an above-average student in its class. Never boasting segment-leading ...
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article Cars 3/28/12 Range Rover smooth, performs well off-road Over the years, SUVs have stood for a lot of things: glorified pickups, cul-de-sac fads, ...
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article Cars 3/20/12 Infiniti FX performs well, is priced competitively As a crossover sport utility vehicle, the Infiniti FX combines the versatility of an SUV ...
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article Cars 3/19/12 Review: BMW 335 still leader among sport-sedans If the sport-sedan category were high school, the BMW 3 Series would be the captain ...
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article Cars 3/15/12 Xterra great for adventures, impractical for families The Xterra certainly has its place in the world: It's a go-to SUV for the ...
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article Cars 3/14/12 Kia Soul convenient, economical for families As a mom who is always on the lookout for an "anti-Mom" vehicle, the Kia ...
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article Cars 3/5/12 2012 GMC Terrain comfortable for long trips Rarely do I put more than 1,000 miles on a test car, but that's what ...
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article Cars 3/1/12 Audi A7 mixes fun, utility for families Audi has joined the growing list of automakers introducing family cars that are disguised as ...
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article Cars 2/24/12 Audi A6 combines comfort, technology for long haul In its fourth generation as a midsize luxury sedan, the Audi A6 enters the 2012 ...
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article Cars 2/21/12 Focus satisfies driving fun. family practicality Ford has significantly upped the ante in the compact-car segment with its redesigned 2012 Focus, ...
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article Cars 2/16/12 Road Test: Elite track star Nissan GT-R Most drivers are probably familiar with the Nissan 370Z sports car. But few are aware ...
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article Cars 2/9/12 Outlander offers driving fun, keeps it simple After spending a couple of weeks test-driving the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, I've decided it's a ...
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article Cars 2/6/12 For small familes, Hyundai Accent is affordable, stylish I can't help but smile when I see a child-safety seat in a small car's ...
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article Cars 2/1/12 Road Test: 2012 Subaru Forester XT When I test-drove the Subaru Forester last year, I felt like I had found the ...
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article Cars 2/1/12 QX56 proves SUVs can be comfortable, luxurious There aren't many big SUVs I would want to drive daily, but a week with ...
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article Cars 1/26/12 Road Test: Hyundai Equus, truly luxe Psst: Wanna know how to get a $100,000 executive sedan for 40 percent off? Buy ...
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article Cars 1/19/12 Road Test: 2012 Honda CR-V If one of your New Year's resolutions was to be more honest and you just ...
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article Cars 1/17/12 2012 Nissan GT-R: A street legal supercar Most drivers are probably familiar with the Nissan 370Z sports car. But fewer are aware ...
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article Cars 1/13/12 Beetle a modern, more grown-up take on classic model As a child, one of my favorite car games was Herby Derby Slug Bug. Not ...
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article Cars 1/12/12 Road Test: BMW gives power to its 1M The BMW 1M adds power and performance to the Bavarian automaker's smallest model, but at ...
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article Cars 1/5/12 Road Test: Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum In the world of tow-and-show, nothing makes a bigger impression than the Cadillac Escalade. ...
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article Cars 1/4/12 Equinox offers style, smooth ride for less than $25,000 After a complete overhaul in 2010, the Chevrolet Equinox only offers a couple of changes ...
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article Cars 12/15/11 Road test: A Volkswagen Beetle for men You have to hand it to Volkswagen. ...
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article Cars 12/13/11 Land Rover Evoque wows with driving dynamics Land Rover's 2012 Range Rover Evoque knocked us out -- every single one of us ...
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article Cars 12/8/11 Road Test: Economical Hyundai Veloster Hyundai Motor Co. recently put on sale its all-new Veloster three-door coupe, and without pledging ...
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article Cars 12/6/11 2012 Ford Ranger road test It's been said many times before: The all-new 2012 Ford Ranger will not be sold ...
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column Cars Road Test: Jaunty 2012 Jeep Wrangler Taming America's sport utility vehicles and turning them into new-day minivans for mainstream buyers took ...
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article Cars 11/17/11 Road Test: 2011 Lincoln MKT There was a time when Lincoln and Cadillac were considered relatively even in the battle ...
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column Cars Road test: tiny, expensive Scion iQ When thinking about the all-new iQ microcar's origins, imagine engineers at Scion and parent company ...
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article Cars 11/8/11 2012 BMW X5: High price, but a lot to offer As a gal who's always been true to crossovers, I've often endured heavy sighs and ...
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article Cars 10/25/11 Hyundai Elantra, budget-friendly with good looks Hyundai is one of the biggest success stories in the automotive world recently, and it's ...
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article Cars 10/19/11 Road Test: '12 Camry -- new looks, pep The 2012 Toyota Camry comes from a well-known brand that is reliably middling; it is ...
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article Cars 10/6/11 Flex drives smoothly, handles large families When I said, "I do" to my Japanese husband, I also said, "I do" to ...
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article Cars 10/3/11 2012 Honda Fit feels larger than subcompact Honda's Fit does something not a lot of small cars can do: It acts like ...
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article Cars 9/29/11 Road test: Audi A6 quietly earns respect Audi's 2012 A6 is trying to get a little respect. ...
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article Cars 9/23/11 Veloster coupe distinctive, tight handling Unique styling, solid handling on 2012 Hyundai Veloster make it distinctive ...
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article Cars 9/21/11 Volkswagen Beetle: Retro cool, modern comfort There is an undeniable appeal to a nostalgia ride, whether it be a Mini Cooper, ...
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article Cars 9/7/11 Hardtop on VW Eos convertible sets it apart Some cars are designed to be one pure thing, like a minivan or a pickup. ...
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column Technology Review: '11 Mustang Shelby has racer's edge This is a loud, uncomfortable, profoundly rough-riding car that is as thirsty as a dehydrated ...
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article Technology 8/11/11 Infiniti M Hybrid, makes others green with envy Shuddering in anticipation of new federal fuel economy standards, luxury car makers that traditionally paid ...
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article Cars 8/9/11 Avalon isn't showy, but provides space, comfort The 2011 Toyota Avalon isn't a head-turner; some might even describe this full-size sedan as ...
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article Cars 8/5/11 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid appeal to 'green' fans I suspect people who value the Porsche name and want the higher mileage -- or ...
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article Cars 8/1/11 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: Best off-road chase truck? Has Ford created the ultimate off-road chase truck? ...
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column Cars Road Test: Acura TL restyled, pumped up In its prior incarnation, the grille was hideously toylike. And the car, as a whole, ...
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article Cars 7/26/11 2012 Nissan GTR's performance worth price tag Rarely is one afforded the opportunity to pilot a car that can reach speeds of ...
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article Cars 7/25/11 Mazda5's drive, interior space mimic hatchback The Mazda5 has been something of a curiosity since it debuted. Its sliding side doors ...
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article Cars 7/18/11 Kia Optima offers families style, substance, great price If I told you a car is stylish, fun to drive, fuel efficient, filled with ...
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article Cars 7/14/11 Honda Civic Hybrid has noisy drawbacks Honda Civics are everywhere. Like the impala of the asphalt savannah, modest LX sedans and ...
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article Cars 6/30/11 Review: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Starting at $19,275, the Outlander Sport is a value-oriented crossover that's priced to move the ...
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article Cars 6/27/11 Audi’s sleek $60,000 A7 hatchback gobbles distance Sleek. Few words are as overused in describing consumer products. A superficial term often applied ...
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article Cars 6/24/11 Mini Cooper Countryman S works for small families I know the royal wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton was an eternity ago, ...
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article Cars 6/23/11 Despite drawbacks, Prius remains best hybrid The 2011 Toyota Prius is an exceptionally efficient car at a relatively low price for ...
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article Cars 6/21/11 Outlander Sport, manlier take on small crossovers Parents looking for an aggressively sporty, small crossover with the ability to rock out should ...
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article Technology 6/15/11 Mini Countryman Cooper: fun and practical Back in the day, vintage Minis were so narrow they could drive on sidewalks. They ...
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article Cars 6/6/11 2011 Ford Flex Titanium a stylish minivan alternative To me, the Ford Flex is still the sharpest-looking minivan alternative on the market, but ...
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article Cars 6/2/11 Nissan Juke is fun, great for new drivers The all-new 2011 Nissan Juke is as fun to drive as any other small, sporty ...
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article Cars 5/25/11 2011 Smart ForTwo outpaced by other compacts The Smart ForTwo is a car that's been left behind in the competitive compact-car segment, ...
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article Cars 5/24/11 Nissan Rogue: Good ride quality, poor visibility I've got nothing but respect for people who look forward to spending a Saturday testing ...
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article Cars 5/19/11 Road test: 2011 Toyota Camry lacks pizzazz It's no mystery that the Toyota Camry has long been an American favorite. It's reliable, ...
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article Cars 5/18/11 2011 Infiniti QX56 improves driver awareness The 2011 Infiniti QX56 has been redesigned and is now something to behold. It looks ...
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column Cars Road Test: Lexus RX 450h luxe hybrid At $45,700 with all-wheel drive, the Lexus RX 450h is an expensive way to save ...
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article Cars 5/11/11 2011 Audi A8 has style and substance The 2011 Audi A8 is a magical car that can quickly transport you to the ...
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article Cars 5/6/11 Road Test: 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan The Odyssey has going for it Honda's reputation for good-quality vehicles. ...
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article Cars 5/4/11 Jeep JK-8 pickup truck a unique driving experience You've seen and read about the JK-8 Independence project truck and its conversion kit Jeep ...
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article Cars 5/2/11 Mercedes GL350, handling makes up for inefficiency Let's face it: If you're smitten by Mercedes' GL-Class full-size SUV, the recent run-up in ...
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article Cars 4/26/11 Among compact cars, Civic remains solid choice To set the stage, the 2011 Honda Civic remains an excellent car, even as it's ...
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article Cars 4/12/11 Dodge Durango plagued by low fuel economy Numbers are inevitable when talking about cars. Whether it's dimensions, horsepower, wheel size or seat ...
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article Cars 4/7/11 BMW 5 Series: Expensive feels good Unfortunately, in a time of tight money it is questionable how many people can afford ...
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article Cars 4/5/11 Sportage is budget- and family-friendly The 2011 Kia Sportage is one of the cutest new cars on the road. My ...
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column Cars Kia's Optima, peppy but noisy More than 360,000 Kias were sold last year, some to fleets but most to individuals ...
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article Cars 3/30/11 A4 boasts sporty driving, classy interior With sales more than double any of its brand siblings, the Audi A4 entry-luxury sedan ...
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article Cars 3/25/11 Jetta's quality, style belie low price point Reviewing cars has led me to expect luxury features such as heated steering wheels, blind ...
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column Cars Elantra, a compact that delivers luxury The 2011 Hyundai Elantra takes on its competition in a class that is gaining appeal ...
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article Cars 3/21/11 2011 Buick Regal fun, but not spacious For 2011, the Regal name has returned to Buick's lineup in the form of a ...
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article Cars 3/17/11 Road test: Restyled, loaded Volvo S60 Volvos have always had to fight the "stodgy" label, but new for 2011, the S60 ...
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article Cars 3/11/11 Italian Fiat finally hits U.S. roads Absent from America since 1983, Italian car maker Fiat returns stateside with the 500 hatchback. ...
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article Cars 3/10/11 Compass makeover falls short The many welcome changes to the Jeep Compass for 2011 do not, unfortunately, include the ...
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article Cars 3/1/11 Kia Sportage is attractive and practical The 2011 Sportage would score a nine out of 10 among compact sport utility vehicles ...
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article Cars 2/16/11 Ridgeline pickup is close to perfect Anybody can build a pickup truck - an open-topped box with a cab in front ...
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article Cars 2/15/11 Jag XK not for families, but fun worth it Being a parent is a tough job. You have to be a skilled multitasker and ...
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article Cars 2/15/11 2011 Dodge Journey boasts smooth, quiet ride To the untrained eye, Dodge's 2011 Journey may not look very different from the version ...
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article Cars 2/10/11 Road Test: A radical change for Jaguar There's nothing like seven years of slumping sales to get a carmaker's attention. Sales are ...
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article Cars 2/3/11 2011 Scion tC sporty, won't break bank Created to lure younger buyers, the still sporty, practical, sometimes funky and always inexpensive, doesn't ...
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article Cars 1/31/11 Subaru Outback is well-executed Being critical of the 2011 Subaru Outback is like harping on an A- student. ...
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article Cars 1/27/11 Chrysler 200 improves on Sebring Chrysler is not out of the woods yet, but its vehicle sales, market share and ...
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article Cars 1/18/11 Miata cheap, does everything right The Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster is like a favorite pair of worn jeans; everything just ...
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article Cars 1/14/11 Cadillac coupes have style and power The Cadillac coupes compete well with Mercedes, Audi and Lexus counterparts ...
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article Cars 1/13/11 Lincoln MKX classy, with a deal breaker I spent my first 10 minutes in the tester on a freezing night trying to ...
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article Cars 1/5/11 Lexus GS 450h not built for families There are cars that are built to haul families and cars that can accommodate families. ...
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article Cars 1/5/11 Honda Accord a top family car The Honda Accord satisfies the principal needs for family car shoppers, but Honda's dropped the ...
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review Cars 12/15/10 2011 Nissan Juke is goofy, but peppy Smile or laugh -- and maybe at it, not with it. Either way, the Juke ...
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article Cars 12/14/10 GMC updates Sierra 3500 frame, powertrain, more The "professional grade" brand unveiled the 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty lineup at the 2010 ...
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article Cars 12/9/10 Wrangler Unlimited a fun family car The 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara has a V-6 engine that is plenty powerful. This ...
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article Cars 11/16/10 Lexus IS lacks in family friendliness I'm just going to come right out and say that the 2010 Lexus IS 350C ...
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article Cars 11/4/10 Jeep Compass' engine, mileage come up short Although its sales have picked up this year, the Jeep Compass has been a weak ...
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article Cars 10/25/10 Cadillac CTS coupe is a sleek ride, almost Cadillac's current styling is powerful -- and, therefore, controversial -- but to this beholder it ...
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article Cars 10/19/10 Honda Fit, compact, responsive, efficient The 2010 Honda Fit lives up to its name because it fits just about anywhere ...
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article Cars 10/14/10 Acura ZDX -- porky, pricey and compromised Too porky to be a sporty handler. Too low to be an SUV. Too tall ...
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review Cars 10/4/10 2010 Hyundai Tucson practical, uncomfortable Maybe it was the 2010 Hyundai Tucson's redesign or the head-turning Kiwi Green color, but ...
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article Cars 9/22/10 Hyundai's redesigned Sonata takes a big step up At last, Hyundai has an entry in the all-important mid-size sedan field - one that ...
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article Cars 9/17/10 Cadillac SRX fits in perfectly for family road trips When the 2010 Cadillac SRX arrived in my driveway for a test drive, I was ...
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article Cars 9/7/10 Sorento works well for families seeking economy While test-driving the 2011 Kia Sorento, I found myself behind a two-door soft-top Kia Sportage, ...
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column Other Columnists 2011 Z06 'Vette: Built for speed and fun There's just something about speed that makes a person feel omnipotent. Youthful. Alive. If you ...
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article Cars 8/6/10 Review: 2011 Honda CR-7 is a sporty hybrid Hybrid is supposed to be practical and a good friend of Mother Earth. ...
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article Cars 7/13/10 Compact Nissan Sentra works well for families The Nissan Sentra is one of those cars that worked just fine for my small ...
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article Cars 7/9/10 Acura TL, fun-to-drive but not a family car The 2010 Acura TL is a sporty sedan that's great fun to drive, but it ...
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article Cars 8/13/10 2010 Golf TDI has style and efficiency With higher prices at the pump, electrics and hybrids are grabbing all the automotive headlines. ...
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article Cars 7/2/09 Volvo's new XC60 not boring, not cheap Crossover sport utility vehicles are everywhere but the list is short of those that won't ...
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article Cars 10/16/09 Kia Soul is cheap but neat It's tough to argue with success. And Kia's in the first nine months of this ...
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article Cars 8/26/10 Infiniti QX56 has good traits, but it's ugly The good, the bad and the ugly. It's trite - and exactly how to describe ...
