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2024 Honda Passport Black Edition Review
Is the Honda Passport Still a Viable Choice?
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2023 Honda HR-V Review: Right Sized SUV
The Honda HR-V grew nearly nine inches for this second generation model. And, in doing so, it gained a lot more uses that are user friendly.
For its second-generation, Honda sent the HR-V to the gym and fed it a strict, protein rich diet. For 2023, it returns bigger, stronger, and more capable in most every attribute. Now built from the latest Honda Civic platform, the HR-V gets a 2.0-liter engine to replace the 1.8-liter and up to 55 cubic feet of cargo room with the second row folded. EX-L trims get a decent hunk of luxury too.
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Infiniti QX60 Sensory AWD Review: Luxury Work Horse
A three-row crossover SUV that retains the more rugged roots of the Nissan Pathfinder.
If you need the utility of a Nissan Pathfinder, but in a more posh package, the Infiniti QX60 is tailor made for you. The underlying chassis and equipment remain largely the same, which means you get lots of space for stuff and a towing capacity of up to 6000 lbs. But it does so in a more stylish skin, with a few luxuries tucked away inside. Massage anyone?
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Acura MDX Type S Review: Family Life with a Little Spice!
A three-row crossover SUV with a turbo V-6 and a sport tuned air suspension will kick up any family-life dish a notch.
Adding another nameplate to the Type S line-up, the MDX Type S gives the enthusiast with a family something to enjoy. And sure, bring the kids. Based on the fourth generation MDX, released in 2022, the sporting SUV starts with a strong structure and well tuned chassis. Add in easily adaptable ergonomics and premium feel, there’s a lot to like.
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2023 Acura Integra Review: Acura Returns to Its Roots.
Critically, the Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package offers a manual transmission and fun to drive personality.
Acura brought back the Integra name after shelving it 22 years ago. And, just as the original Integra did, this is built from the Civic sedan with a new body a few Acura Integra parts.For 2023, the Hyundai Palisade is updated, with tweaked styling on the front and rear, an updated interior, and adding technology. The changes combine to give you a fantastic driving experience, all while still playing the value card compared to its many competitors.
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2022 Mazda CX-5 Review: Compact. Crossover. Fun!
Mazda delivers superior driving satisfaction in this ultra competitive segment
Most every manufacturer competes in this popular segment of the automotive market. And yet, the Mazda CX-5 stands out with its engaging driving experience. You still get all the cupholders and charge ports and space and comfy features like the others, but you also get to crack a smile when you happen upon a stretch of twisty roads with no traffic.
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2023 Nissan Z Review: Pure. Simple. Sports Car.
The latest Nissan Z, stylistically speaking, pays homage to the Zs of old. But, critically, brings the right amount of modern tech to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the modern world.
We live in transient automotive times. Every new vehicle we see is electrified this and hybrid that. All the momentum points to EVs quickly taking over our roads, with automated versions of them not far behind. And for that reason alone, the brand new, seventh-generation Nissan Z is novel, in that it’s not novel at all. And I love it.
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Review: Mazda doubles down on Compact Crossovers
Awfully similar to the already available CX-5 in size, spec, and power. Different in personality and priority
Your eyes deceive you. This brand new 2023 Mazda CX-50, a two-row, compact crossover SUV, will not replace the current two-row, compact crossover SUV from Mazda, the CX-5. Yes, they look awfully similar in size—and spec—and power (because they are quite similar in size, spec, and power). But, trust me, the five and fifty will co-exist at Mazda dealers and do, ultimately, cater to two different buyers.
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2021 Acura TLX Type S Review: Mixed Well
The Type S stands out from the standard TLX with motor, structure, and more
What makes a proper sport sedan? You need good amounts of power, of course, a well-built and sport tuned chassis certainly helps, as do strong brakes, grippy tires, and supportive seats. But while all the above are important ingredients, the real key is blending them together just so to provide an easy-to-drive, engaging dish. And after a few bites, I’m pleased to say the 2021 Acura TLX Type S is delicious.
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