Drive: Kia s K5 has gorgeous design but a weak fuel economy
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Kia s 2021 K5 GT features a stunning design, but it only has a 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway fuel economy.Kia Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Kia’s 2021 K5 GT features a stunning design, but it only has a 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway fuel economy.Kia Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Kia s 2021 K5 GT features a stunning design, but it only has a 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway fuel economy.Kia Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Korean automaker Kia has exhibited over the years a knack for building very nice-looking cars that are priced right and well equipped.
Drive: Chevrolet s 2021 Tahoe handles well in Connecticut s winter weather
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Chevrolet’s 2021 Tahoe features an independent rear suspension.Chevrolet Pressroom / Contributed photosShow MoreShow Less
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Chevrolet s 2021 Tahoe features an independent rear suspension.Chevrolet Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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More than once over the years, we’ve lavished praise on Fiat-Chrysler’s Ram pickup trucks for their comfortable ride and crisp handling qualities attributable mostly to the trucks’ independent rear suspensions.
Other automakers, notably General Motors, have persisted in equipping their pickup trucks and large, truck-body SUVs with solid rear axles, endowing them with riding and driving qualities that are, well, trucky.
Drive: Toyota s Highlander redesign features crisper handling for 2021 model
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The 295-horsepower V-6 engine, bolted to an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, motivates this heavy SUV with enthusiasm and competence.Toyota Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The 295-horsepower V-6 engine, bolted to an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, motivates this heavy SUV with enthusiasm and competence.Toyota Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The 295-horsepower V-6 engine, bolted to an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, motivates this heavy SUV with enthusiasm and competence.Toyota Pressroom / Contributed photosShow MoreShow Less
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Midsize SUVs are the workhorses of many automotive fleets these days, having supplanted the sedans that once filled this role. Most in this highly competitive segment perform well. In the past year, we ve driven midsize SUVs by Kia, Hyundai, BMW, Chevrolet, V
Drive: Sleek and luxurious 2021 Lexus RC350 makes an impression on drivers
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The 2021 Lexus RC350 is a stylish two-door coupe with all the hallmarks of a Japanese-built luxury car that is, impeccable accommodations and workmanship.Lexus Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The 2021 Lexus RC350 is a stylish two-door coupe with all the hallmarks of a Japanese-built luxury car - that is, impeccable accommodations and workmanship.Lexus Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The personal-luxury automotive theme, dating back to the late 1950s, lives on in the 2020s in the form of models like the BMW M440i, Audi S5 and Lexus RC line. We were pretty much blown away by the Bimmer, which we test-drove in November. Though a less impressive performer, the Lexus RC350 F-Sport still was a treat to drive - and at a considerably lower price point.
Drive: The 2021 Mazda6 injected fun into tired driving routine
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The 2021 Mazda6 Signature features a 2.5-liter, turbocharged engine that produces 250 horsepower.Mazda Pressroom / Contributed photosShow MoreShow Less
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The 2021 Mazda6 Signature features a 2.5-liter, turbocharged engine that produces 250 horsepower.Mazda Pressroom / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The 2021 Mazda6 Signature features a 2.5-liter, turbocharged engine that produces 250 horsepower.Mazda PressroomShow MoreShow Less
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For people who want a midsize sedan that gets from point A to point B and back, the list of alternatives is long. While the real action is in the crossover and sport-utility segments, automakers persist in luring a declining number of Americans to the traditional 5-passenger midsize sedan that melds people-moving prowess, cargo room, safety and economy.