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The all-new 2016 Honda Civic sedan has just been unveiled, breathing new life into one of the mainstays of the brand’s lineup. Here’s what families need to know before they head to the dealership for a test drive: The 2016 Civic Sedan is new from the ground up. It has what Honda calls a “more athletic stance” and “sportier driving

The Toyota Sienna is much-loved by families. How good is it? We hauled our family around for a week doing the school run, grocery shopping, running errands and even patiently waiting for 45 minutes in a parking lot to meet friends (who were stuck in traffic) for dinner. Under the Hood The Toyota Sienna features a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder across model

Kia Optima shoppers will find a more brutish-looking vehicle when they arrive at the dealership in the fourth-quarter of this year. Not just in looks, the 2016 Optima falls more in line with the rest of the current Kia offerings taking its looks from the K900 and Cadenza. Under the Hood Buyers have the option of three engine choices, including a new

It’s officially here! Toyota has unveiled the 2016 Prius, a more aggressive looking and high-tech version of it’s popular hybrid sedan. Here’s what you’ll see in showrooms early next year: images courtesy of Toyota

It’s a mid-size truck. Will it fit your family? Is it practical for everyday use? We sifted through all the information Toyota has released about 2016 Tacoma to get you answers. Toyota touts a new “high strength steel to help enhance rigidity and overall strength” for the 2016 model. This means that the vehicle should be safer for families but,

Lexus isn’t calling it a complete overhaul of the model but the only thing R&D didn’t touch are the door panels. Already known for being luxurious yet off-road worthy, the 2016 LX 570 has a few new things families are going to love: While it may not mean much to the passengers, drivers will certainly appreciate the automaker’s addition of LED headlights, turn

Refreshed but not all-new, the 2016 Lexus LX 570 comes with a wide variety of family-friendly features and equipment tied up nicely in a luxury SUV. all images courtesy of Lexus

How big is big enough? We took the 2015 Lincoln Navigator on an extended road trip, covering 2,000 miles in the SUV. Did it hold all our luggage? Did the kids whine about not having enough space? We have the answers that may surprise you. Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln Navigator comes standard with a delightful 3.5-liter 6-cylinder EcoBoost

Sure, it’s made for getting the job done but can it get the job done on the home front as well? We put the 2015 Ford F-150 to the test from a family perspective. Under the Hood Ford boasts a four engine line-up for the 2015 F-150 which includes a 3.5-liter V-6, a 5.0-liter V-8, along with two EcoBoost options,

Let’s be honest, the last time we drove a Prius, we weren’t all that impressed. Has Toyota made improvements to its line to boost the appeal of the Prius to families with the Prius V? We put it to the test with a week’s worth of errands and commuting to find out. Under the Hood The 2015 Prius v comes