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The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester was first introduced at the 2012 LA Auto Show and is the fourth-generation crossover. It made its launch here in the U.S. just recently and gets much more than just a mild refresh for the fourth-generation model. Subaru has given the crossover a complete redo both inside and out and [...]
The 2013 BMW X1 is a new subcompact crossover SUV for the U.S. market and went on sale late last year. The X1 has been sold in Europe since 2009 but has just made it to the U.S. market. It’s even been offered in Canada, but the U.S. is just now getting it. BMW wasn’t [...]
The iconic Volkswagen Beetle, informally called the VW Bug is as well known as any vehicle on the planet. The Beetle is the longest running and most manufactured car of a single design platform in the world. This week we’ll get a chance to test drive a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe with a diesel powerplant. [...]
Volvo hasn’t been known for sleek styling, but the 2013 XC60 is the most stylish crossover the brand has designed and won’t be confused with the boxy station wagons of the past. The Volvo XC60 is the smallest of the Volvo crossover family, which includes the XC70 and XC90, and looks like a smaller version [...]
The Range Rover Sport is one of those vehicles that you just can’t wait to get your hands on. This journalist has driven them before, and Land Rover just seems to keep improving the Sport every year. This week we’ll be testing the 2013 Sport HSE with the Luxury Package. This Range Rover Sport has [...]
When you think of Lexus, rugged and off-road doesn’t really come to mind. But the 2013 Lexus GX460 Premium that we’ll be testing this week can be described with both those words and more. The Lexus GX shares its platform with the Toyota 4Runner which is known for its off-road capability. The Lexus GX460 is [...]
For the 2013 model year Lexus has updated the RX 350 and it gets a much needed facelift. The luxury sport utility vehicle looks much different than the previous model and it gets a bolder look up front thanks to the new spindle grille. It also gets new wheels, light clusters, interior updates and option [...]
The Hyundai Motor Group is bringing out new models faster than we can keep up with them. Hyundai is one of the fastest growing automakers on the planet, and the new 2013 Elantra Coupe is a new addition to the stable this year. The 2013 Elantra Coupe two-door and 2013 Elantra GT five-door hatchback join [...]