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The RAV4 has long been a favorite for families. How does the latest model stack up against the competition in an ever-changing market? Under the Hood The 2015 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a satisfactory 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. That horsepower is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. All

If you haven’t driven a Mazda in a while, the company is making it harder for you to find excuses not to try one out. The CX-5 is a compact crossover families will want to add to their test drive list. Handling The CX-5 is classified as a compact crossover, but we felt it drove more like a mid-size. That’s

Spending 30 minutes driving the 2015 Acura MDX can tell you a lot. First and foremost, it feels like a car more than an SUV but, when it comes to seating… Well, you’ll just have to keep reading. Handling We really enjoyed driving the 2015 Acura MDX. The mid-size crossover demonstrates every bit of its Honda heritage in that the

In the words of infamous Western New York car dealer Billy Fuccillo, “It’s huge!” The Denali XL is big enough to fit your entire family and some friends but is it too big? Exterior: With their most recent Yukon styling upgrades, GMC has somehow managed to make what was already a large looking vehicle appear larger. The new straight roof

It doesn’t hit showrooms until December but we got our hands on the all-new Lexus NX200t at a recent media event. In many ways, it was surprising but in many others its features were completely expected. Would it work for families? We found out. Exterior: New Lexus models all seem to have one major issue- they all look fast standing

Calling itself a sedan though it looks more like a compact SUV, we couldn’t help but wonder what was in store for us when we got in the all-new BMW i3, an electric vehicle that (dare we say) looks like it took some design cues from the Pontiac Aztek. Here’s what we found during our ride: Exterior: The i3 is

Last week Ford invited us to take an extended first look at their 2014 Fiesta SE Sedan in city and highway driving as we drove in a caravan for an hour back and forth to Zoo Atlanta where Ford has played a major role in supporting the zoo and its message of conservation. Exterior: Coming in most of the colors you’ll

Does the mid-sized that clubs along feeling too big for it’s engine? How is the gas mileage in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited compare to other vehicles in its class? Is the lift gate opening and closing speed a deal breaker? We put it to the test driving it around North Georgia and the South Carolina Piedmont region for a week.

By taking the best-selling Fusion and adding an EV option to their line-up, Ford looks to take market share away from the Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Volt, and Nissan Leaf. Does the Energi, a mid-sized sedan live up to it’s fuel efficient billing? Is the price tag worth it? We put it to the ultimate test with a 2,000 mile road trip.

Does a great off-road vehicle make a great on-the-road vehicle? How does it ride and drive on our usual paved pathways? A 20 minute drive was long enough to get some answers. Exterior: Any Jeep is discernibly a Jeep. While the Grand Cherokee has rounded its lines to become more bubble/beetle shaped in the past few years, the Cherokee is as