Buying a Car

Driven | 2015 Ford Expedition EL Platinum

Ford has done it again with its 2015 Expedition. Having had several Expeditions at home growing up, it's nice to see that Ford has kept the Expedition true to form over the years - boasting the comfort and spaciousness of an SUV coupled with the tow and off-road capabilities of a pick-up truck.

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2015 Lexus IS 350 F | Snow drift

We were thankful that our tester Lexus IS 350 F came with all-wheel-drive once the snowflakes started falling. The AWD system proved worthy after several…

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2015 Ford Edge gets “teched” out

We ventured to sunny Arizona for a welcome reprieve from the harsh East Coast winter to drive Ford's new-for-2015 mid-size utility vehicle. Ford focuses on…

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2015 Audi A3 Sedan | Driving the 2.0T Quattro S tronic

Audi has done well to develop a strong brand in the U.S. that spans both generations and income tax brackets. Young people who are looking…

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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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Driving Mazda’s CX-9 | Function for the whole family

Last refreshed for model year 2013, Mazda's CX-9 has become a fan favorite, providing a just-right blend of practicality, function and value. We first laid…

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The 2015 Subaru Legacy is steady, reliable and fun

I first learned about Subaru while working at a car dealership in Chapel Hill, NC during college. We had several import brands, and I knew…

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TLX vs. Sonata | Battle of the everyday drivers

One might balk at the thought of comparing an Acura with a Hyundai, but we are choosing to ponder the idea with intrigue. We attended…

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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…

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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…

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Considering electric | Is the Nissan LEAF right for me?

A recent life change has me pondering the adventure of an electric vehicle. What was this massive shift in my world? I went from taking public…

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Infiniti QX70S | the X6 antithesis women will drive

We’re not sure about you, but we aren't exactly fans of the BMW X6. Don't get us wrong, it's an upscale SUV from a fan favorite. But…

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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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