The new gear shifter in the 2018 GMC Terrain AWD Denali is a major topic of debate. GM has gone for a row of buttons on the center stack of the instrument panel, freeing the space in the center console for side-by-side cupholders to avoid any confusion as to which latte is the driver’s. The […]

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In a time when three-row crossovers have become the new minivans, Buick has launched not only a new model in this segment but also a new subbrand. The Enclave is the first model in getting the Avenir treatment, offering a unique styling, more standard features, and premium materials throughout the cabin. The luxury crossover is […]

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This ain’t your uncle Gerhard’s cute little people mover. Built in Mexico with the American market in mind, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has gotten so much larger—gaining 7.3 inches of wheelbase and 10.6 inches of overall length—that it has actually jumped clear out of the compact SUV segment. The redesigned VW Tiguan’s dimensions are now […]

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There’s long been a warm honesty to Subaru vehicles. They’re not flashy and not always pretty, but they will nevertheless quietly and convincingly take you places few other crossovers can manage and will keep taking you there year after year. The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is no exception. Built on the global platform that also underpins […]

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As a spacious five-passenger crossover, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport lives in weirdly sized segment. It’s positioned between the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Santa Fe, but it doesn’t have a third row like its older sibling. That two-row midsize crossover shape has brought little competition to Hyundai, only wrestling against the Ford Edge […]

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Sometimes, there are vehicles or even whole brands you just want to like. Whether its heritage or philosophy or some other intangible quality, they just seem cool, and you want them to be good. It’s that much more disappointing when they’re not. The new Jeep Compass is one of those vehicles. With its baby Grand […]

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Crossover fatigue. This term, which was uttered half-jokingly during a recent staff meeting discussing one of the many crossover comparison tests we were attempting to execute, describes consumers who might be overwhelmed (and perhaps underwhelmed) by the countless crossovers available today. Our recommended remedy? Wagons! Wagons such as the 2017 Volvo V60, which is just […]

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After the death of the Scion brand, Toyota absorbed three of the four models from its lineup including the FR-S. With a new badge comes a new name, the 86, which had been used in global markets since the car’s introduction back in the 2013 model year. For 2017, the 86 received a revised front […]

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Testing the most spacious car Honda offers

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