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2013 Ford Explorer Limited Review

2013 Ford Explorer Limited Review

In the late 20th century the Ford Explorer was the go to vehicle for many families. This one vehicle almost single-handedly kicked off the bulk of the SUV revolution that nearly killed off small car and minivan sales. After several high-profile lawsuits, recalls and the ever-increasing price of gasoline, sales of the Ford Explorer tanked, [...]

2013 BMW M5 6MT Review

2013 BMW M5 6MT Review

There has never been a sedan as iconic as the BMW M5 so it was obvious that the 5th generation of the M5 was highly anticipated. BMW released the 2013 F10 M5 in late 2011 and it came standard with a new dual-clutch transmission highly improved compared to the outgoing SMG outfit. However, many real [...]

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

A mere 10 years ago in 2003, Hyundai was scrambling to gain traction in the U.S. as a viable automaker. Quality control and reliability issues had plagued the brand in the ‘90s and the product lineup looked like appliances with four wheels – econoboxes that served as mundane transportation. Fast-forward to 2013 and the new [...]

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review [With Video]

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review [With Video]

The world of automotive journalism is full of jaded minds and cold, shattered hearts. We are constantly fed page after page of press releases full of promises and breakthroughs, but every promise always comes across as empty. Very few cars are able to stir the soul in today’s market. The car companies are no longer [...]

2013 Infiniti QX56 Review

2013 Infiniti QX56 Review

Since the 1990’s, large SUVs have dominated the automotive marketplace up until recent years. Huge proportions and thirsty power plants are giving way to crossovers and four cylinders. Consumers seem to like the idea of spending less on gas these days. But that doesn’t mean full-size SUVs aren’t still wildly popular. Infiniti jumped on the [...]

2013 Buick LaCrosse Review

2013 Buick LaCrosse Review

Buick has been going through a bit of a resurgence lately. After years of disappointing products and nearly being shuttered by GM during their bankruptcy and restructuring, Buick has been creating a full suite of competitive vehicles into the market. We decided to take the current flagship sedan, the Buick LaCrosse for a spin to [...]

2013 Ford Taurus Review

2013 Ford Taurus Review

The Ford Taurus has lived a long and storied life. Through ups and downs, low power and high, the venerable Taurus has trundled on throughout the years. After all those years of hard service, Ford killed off the nameplate in 2006, and introduced the Ford 500. Within months, there was an uproarious backlash from many, [...]

2013 Infiniti FX37 Review

2013 Infiniti FX37 Review

The idea of a sporty SUV or crossover has always struck us odd. The unholy collection of a high ride and high-speed gives us terrifying images. Despite our distaste for the creations, there have been a few models that stood out from the crowd. The Infiniti FX35 was one of these stand outs. With its [...]

2013 Ford Escape Review

2013 Ford Escape Review

The Ford Escape has always been a bit of an outcast in the crossover world. When everyone was trying to create a more car-like look and experience, the old Escape soldiered on with its tall, square profile and truck like ride. Today however, there is a very new and very different Escape on sale. Gone [...]

2012 Nissan Frontier Review

2012 Nissan Frontier Review

A truck is a special type of vehicle. These mechanical beasts of burden are designed to work; taking incredible amounts of abuse and asking for more. Recently however, trucks have become less work oriented and have grown soft. Even the most powerful trucks are available with leather and plush suspensions. The 2012 Nissan Frontier is [...]

 
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