Having the very basic CR-V comes with some benefits and some disadvantages. The biggest benefit is the value for your money along with the interior space, cubbies, and fold-flat seats. But depending on your needs, the disadvantages can be somewhat notorious. One of the biggest letdowns is not having tinted windows. This summer was a […]

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A breeze whispers through the aspens, the rustling of the golden leaves telling furtive tales of changes soon to come. Not far ahead, a faint ripple of a stream chuckles at an old joke. I ease into the throttle, and the crunch of rocks undertire breaks the quiet. We’ve lingered long enough; a trailhead awaits, […]

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Before its latest redesign, the Infiniti QX50 was a hard car to recommend. The 2016 refresh added some much-needed rear legroom, but the cabin and infotainment system still felt dated, and we never quite came around to the styling. Even though we appreciated the rear-drive layout and powerful V-6, fuel economy was far from competitive. […]

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Our Subaru Crosstrek has proved it can handle the urban jungle like a pro with its comfortable ride, spacious interior, efficient engine, and solid driving dynamics. But that’s just half of what the crossover is intended for. Eager to see how the Subaru performs outside of Los Angeles’ asphalt maze, I took the little lifted […]

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At this point into our test, the Kia Niro’s strengths are pretty clear: exceptional fuel economy, range, and more interior space than such a small car should have. But one thing has been bothering us, and it’s a considerable one. Why does it seem to shudder while coming to a stop and then pressing on […]

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There is a growing fondness for our long-term Velar—which technically isn’t Land Rover’s flagship, but which does a strong impression of one. The 380-hp 332-lb-ft 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 mated to a sure-shifting eight-speed automatic makes short work of a couple shortcuts I make on my coastal commute, where I dogleg around some notorious PCH snarls. […]

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Our Honda CR-V LX has been with us for about two months now, and we’ve finally taken it to the track. I also had the chance to drive the CR-V with the 1.5-liter turbo engine the same day as my CR-V equipped with the 184-hp 2.4-liter engine, and I noticed very similar driving dynamics. Both […]

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An important part of our Of the Year testing actually comes after the Golden Calipers have been handed out and the dust of our awards show has settled—a year-long long-term test of our victor. Although our Of the Year competition is the ultimate crucible for determining which vehicle is most worthy of the honor, our […]

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Measure twice, cut once. My predecessor (Hi, Benson!) left me with those words of wisdom before he turned in his key card and passed me the baton of managing Motor Trend’s vehicle fleet. Perhaps I should’ve been more mindful of that advice when I ordered our long-term 2018 Ford F-150, our current Truck of the […]

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