2016 Tacoma | Toyota’s all-new midsize truck ready for battle
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor To demonstrate one of the new features on the totally redesigned 2016 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup, a test driver…
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Running with the Ram | 1500 EcoDiesel proves its real-world worth
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor A big percentage of the pickup truck-owning American populace rarely needs the kind of capability their vehicle has to…
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Sporting Intentions | 2016 Nissan Maxima First Drive
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor Nissan would like potential buyers to think of the new 2016 Maxima as a sports car that just happens…
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In Pursuit of MPG | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor The instrument panel "Driving Style" gauge read like an investment portfolio: 20 percent “Economical,” 30 percent “Normal” and 50…
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Scandinavian Sanctuary | 2016 Volvo XC90 Driven
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor It’s clear that Zhejiang Geely Holding, the Chinese owners of the vibrant new Volvo car company, haven’t been idle…
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Hybrid Perfection | 2015 Lexus NX 300h
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor Toyota may have finally built the perfect hybrid, but you’ll have to opt up into the Japanese automaker’s luxury…
Meet Nissan’s 2015 CUV lineup | Pathfinder, Murano, Rogue and Juke
By BOB GRITZINGER | Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger Nissan has a herd of crossovers--from the three-row maxi-ute Pathfinder all the way down to the appropriately…
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Flying car wanted | The future of autonomous driving
No flying cars yet, but cars that drive themselves are just around the corner By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger We’ve seen the reports…
Texas Tire Torture | Conti DWS06 review
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger I’ve been on a few wide-ranging trips with the German-based automotive supplier Continental, covering everything from vehicle-to-vehicle communication…
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North America’s Best | Ford F-150 & Volkswagen Golf
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger We channel what’s good and not-so-good with the tip of the spear this year I’ll admit to being…
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Clash of the Crossovers | Mercedes GLA vs Audi Q3
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger We pit MB's GLA against Audi's Q3 Welterweights fight it out in the entry luxury class One of…
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2015 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel | Cruisin’ USA
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger For some time now, I’ve been intrigued by the long-distance road-trip potential of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel.…
Detroit Auto Show 2015 | Green, mean and everything in-between
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger When I previewed my plans for covering the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, I talked about…
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Stop shopping, be happy | Welcome to the all-Mazda garage
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger We’ve driven and tested hundreds of cars, trucks and sport-utility vehicles over the years, and we’re often asked what…
2015 Honda CR-V | Does a small utility vehicle get much better than this?
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributor | @bobgritzinger For the 2013 model year, Toyota’s fourth-generation RAV4 shed its utilitarian, entry-ute appearance for a more stylish and aerodynamic…
Summer Shakedown | 2014 Jeep Cherokee Tested
BY Bob Gritzinger | Contributor | @bobgritzinger With the 2014 Cherokee, Jeep (and by extension, parent Chrysler) finally has a competitive entry in the market’s hottest…
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2014 Jaguar F-Type S Convertible Driven | Top-Down Perfection
By Bob Gritzinger | Contributor | @bobgritzinger There are cars, and then there are Jaguars. And then there is the 2014 Jaguar F-Type, a car…
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2015 Mustang coupe|First drive in Ford’s newest pony
BY Bob Gritzinger, Contributor | @bobgritzinger Before introducing the 2015 Mustang, Ford did a great job of reminding us of the iconic pony car’s glorious…
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Bridge Model | 2015 Acura TLX
BY Bob Gritzinger, Contributor | @bobgritzinger OK, so the center rear seat isn’t too comfortable, and taller folks may want to stay out of the…
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