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by / on February 10, 2016 at 11:22 am / in Drives, Scion

Identity Crisis Aside, 2016 Scion iA is a Gem

Toyota recently announced it will discontinue its youth-aimed Scion brand, a not so surprising move for one of the world’s top automakers. One of the brand’s newest models, the 2016 Scion iA sedan, will continue as a Toyota model. But it’s not really a Toyota, either. The iA is actually built by Mazda and sold elsewhere as the Mazda2, a […]

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by / on July 1, 2015 at 3:28 pm / in Drives, Nissan

2015 Nissan Juke NISMO RS: In Odd We Trust

My next-door neighbor occasionally flags me down to check out the Ride of the Week. He recently mentioned that he prefers cars that are a bit offbeat, a sentiment I can certainly appreciate. He and I aren’t the only ones. Bruce Weiner, owner of the now-closed-to-the-public Microcar Museum in Madison, Georgia, reportedly turned to weird little cars after becoming bored […]

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by / on December 15, 2014 at 1:44 pm / in Drives, Hyundai

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Luxury Features, Affordable Price

What constitutes a luxury vehicle? Is it an esteemed nameplate with a long history of producing fine automobiles, like Mercedes-Benz or Cadillac? Is it technology like the electric propulsion system of a Tesla? Or do certain features define a luxury vehicle, like a panoramic sunroof or a heated steering wheel? If the last definition is your idea of luxury, you […]

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by / on March 18, 2014 at 7:50 am / in Drives, Toyota

2014 Toyota Avalon Limited Review: We Don’t Need No Stinking Badges

“It doesn’t have the badge.” My car recommendation to a friend flunked his test drive, even though he reported no specific dislikes about his experience behind the wheel. He wanted something swankier, and the budget allowed it. Chalk one up for the Germans. They do make a damn fine automobile. I understand the sentiment. But I also know this: for […]

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by / on October 21, 2013 at 12:11 pm / in Drives, Toyota

2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE fwd: First Look

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE fwd. Compact SUVs and crossovers like the RAV4 are right-sized. They’re big enough to be practical but small enough to be fuel-efficient and easy to drive and park. In fact, shoppers in the mid-size sedan category should consider a smaller, 5-passenger SUV as well. […]

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by / on September 25, 2013 at 2:05 pm / in Buick, Drives, Nissan, Odds & Ends

2013 Buick Encore Safety: Close Call

Last Sunday, my wife and children and I were headed to a kids’ birthday party in nearby Decatur. We were riding in the 2013 Buick Encore, a compact crossover vehicle, when an erratic and unpredictable move by another driver very nearly caused a crash. Once our vehicle came to a complete stop and each of my passengers assured me that […]

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by / on September 11, 2013 at 9:22 am / in Buick, Drives, Uncategorized

First Look: 2013 Buick Encore Premium FWD

The latest Ride of the Week is a 2013 Buick Encore Premium FWD. The Encore is a compact 5-passenger crossover that debuted for the 2013 model year. Earlier this year I had an opportunity to get an up-close look at the Encore and take a short drive, but it wasn’t enough exposure to really get a sense of what this […]

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by / on July 30, 2013 at 10:25 am / in Drives, Infiniti

2013 Infiniti JX35 FWD: First Drive

The latest Ride of the Week is a 2013 Infiniti JX35 FWD, a three-row luxury crossover that debuted for the 2013 model year. For 2014, the JX35 becomes the QX60 to conform with Infiniti’s revised, Q-based nomenclature. A new hybrid version of the 2014 QX60 also joins the lineup soon. Priced at $42,245 including a $995 destination charge, the JX […]

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by / on June 14, 2013 at 12:22 pm / in Drives, Ford, Hybrid/EV

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL: First Look

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL. The C-MAX is a five-passenger gasoline-electric vehicle with an emphasis on fuel efficiency and practicality. Two versions are available, both pairing a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with electric motors and lithium-ion battery packs. The C-MAX Hybrid is a more conventional hybrid, generating all of […]

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by / on April 8, 2013 at 12:58 pm / in Chevrolet, Drives

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo: First Look

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo LTZ. If you told me just a few years ago that I could soon buy a Chevy Malibu with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine instead of a V6, I would’ve guessed that was unlikely. If you told me that this engine would have a displacement […]

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