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QUICK CAR REVIEW: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD

2 doors, or a world of a difference There are no substitutes for a minivan. Despite 3-row SUVs claiming this and that, nothing beats a cavernous floor to ceiling load capacity with upright walls and a deep rear boot. Problem is that, well, they’re minivans… Unless I can find a pristine GMC Safari EXT AWD or Supercharged Toyota Previa Alltrac, ...

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CAR NEWS: All new Audi A8s to feature mild-hybrid systems

Before touching on the news about every future flagship A8 will in fact be a hybrid, let’s soak in the beauty and grace of this superb range-topping luxury car. The new A8 is slightly longer, narrower and incredibly distinguished. And yes, the rear light treatment also reminds me of Lincoln… On the technology front, the A8 is first car to ...

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CAR REVIEW: 2017 Mini Clubman JCW; Biased love

2017 MINI Clubman JCW

You’ve probably seen far more MINIs on the road in recent years than you think were someone ever to ask you the question. Thing is, unless you catch it coming head on and you spot the signature front with round headlights, from the side or even the rear, they essentially look like most other compact cars. To a MINIac, or ...

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FIRST REVIEW: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru’s performed very well over the last decade as proven by its dramatic increase in sale numbers and market share. The company’s done a wonderful job at promoting itself as more than an alternative to the mainstream Japanese carmakers by maintaining a most enviable image as a safety-conscious, and value-driven brand. The new 2018 Crosstrek is the latest of their ...

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