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Friday, October 02, 2015

Jaguar XF: Exercise in elegant efficiency 2016

As promised, the all-new 2016 Jaguar XF sedan made its first appearance as part of a dramatic over-water high-wire crossing that took place in London's Canary Wharf district prior to its debut in New York. But that high-profile entrance aside, the second generation of Jag's popular midsize 4-door has an impressive story to tell in its own right. A comprehensive remake endows the 2016 XF with a more refined design coupled with upgraded...

Thursday, October 01, 2015

Hyundai Tucson First Drive: A wallflower blooms 2016

It's a familiar scenario in family dynamics: The youngest is stuck with the hand-me-downs while the older kids get the latest stuff. The thinking goes that the smallest of the pack will eventually grow into the "new" things. Call it familial trickle-down economics We see parallels in the automotive industry, where pricier flagship models are christened with the latest technology and amenities. Yet eventually, those hot new features...

2016 Honda Pilot First Review

The third-generation 2016 Honda Pilot embraces the mainstream family hauler nature the crossover market has evolved into from its original SUV roots. With tons of new features, it's conservative yet stylish with a heavy dose of refinement.  After a day-long stint behind the wheel, it's clear that the Pilot debuts near the top of a very competitive class Resized = Right Sized From the ground to the roof rails, the 2016 Honda...

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

2016 Fiat 500X First Review

The 2016 Fiat 500X compact crossover SUV could very well be the mainstream hit the Italian brand has been looking for in the U.S. Conceived and largely developed here, it shares much of its underpinnings with the new Jeep Renegade compact SUV. The new 500X boasts a compelling list of features, a usefully sized package, and a competitive price, all wrapped in styling that puts it not just at the top of its class, but of the entire...

Chevrolet Cruze set for spring launch 2016

Regardless of market segment, from basic transportation to ultra-luxury, buyers want more for their money, and that's precisely what Chevrolet plans to deliver with the first major redesign of the compact Cruze sedan. More. And in key areas, less. Which will translate as more in terms of efficiency and dynamics Due next spring as a 2016 model, the second generation Cruze will be bigger than the current car-2.7 inches longer,...