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It may not be all-new, but the 2016 Lexus 570 has had everything retouched, except for the door panels. Under the Hood The 570’s power and hauling capability come from the 5.7-liter V8 engine, which produces 383 horsepower and delivers 90-percent of its 403 lb.-ft. peak torque at just 3,600 rpm giving it 7,000-pound towing capability. For 2016, Lexus has upgraded

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

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

The 2016 Honda Odyssey goes on sale August 4 and its now eight available trim levels offer more family-friendly options. Under the Hood The 2016 Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine producing 248 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The van has received an EPA fuel-economy rating of

The last generation (and the generation before that and before that…) Altima was so vanilla. As a commuter car and something to get your college student safely back and forth it served valiantly. When the 2015 Altima 2.5 SL arrived in our driveway, it offered a look that screamed, “more of the same,” at first. Then we drove it. Looks can

When we get the keys to a midsize crossover, we can never really be sure where to set our expectations. Is the third row really a full third row of usable seating? Do you have to stow the third row to have a reasonable amount of space for cargo? The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe surprised us. Under the Hood The

If it looks like a truck and drives like a truck, can it be family-friendly? Our half an hour turn in the 2015 Dodge Durango Citadel revealed what sets it apart from other truck-like SUVs in its class. Handling The Dodge Durango was an enjoyable drive. While it will never be confused with a car based crossover, the truck based

Known most for its functionality than anything else, the 2015 Subaru Outback offers more than just a reasonable ride and high safety ratings. Handling You won’t win a drag race in the Outback, but the 170 horsepower produced by the 4-cylinder BOXER engine Subaru is famous for is all the juice you need. The Outback never felt lacking on our test

Ford promises an upgraded, luxury experience with their Lincoln line of vehicles. Does the brand’s midsize SUV have the luxe details to make it compete with other offerings in its price range while being practical for everyday family use? Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln MKC comes standard with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine available on FWD and AWD models.

With the compact crossover market rapidly picking up customers, does the time-tested Honda CR-V continue to earn its popularity? We gave it a quick half-hour drive in the 2015 model to find out how it fares. Exterior Honda’s entire line seems to have undergone a facelift recently. The 2015 CR-V got its new look in the fall of 2014. The