May 19, 2013
Facing an 800-mile round trip in the next test car, we had visions of something sporty yet luxurious – perhaps something European, with interlocking rings on the grille or a jungle cat design on the trunk lid; or maybe even something Japanese, with a fuel-sipping hybrid system. But test-driving ...
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Latest addition to CX line shows its pedigree Our first encounter with the Mazda CX-5 was reminiscent of the first time we drove a Mitsubishi Outlander. Both bowled us over. How could a compact crossover, at this price point, perform like a sport sedan? The CX-5, the smallest of the three in ...
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The 2013 Dodge Dart.The Dodge Dart nameplate, beloved during the 1960s and early 1970s, is back for 2013. But in all but two important respects, this isn’t another quest for retro buzz. Few will confuse this Dart with its predecessor of so many years ago. Today’s Dart, like the original, is a ...
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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubIt’s spring, and a young man’s fancy turns to … the rich array of sporty, open-air roadsters, just waiting for someone to come along and set them free from the showroom. Of course! One of the most popular and enduring members of this fraternity is the Mazda MX-5 ...
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2013 Hyundai AzeraWe gave Hyundai’s Azera a ringing endorsement after it debuted for the 2006 model year, and it remains a highly likable full-sized sedan in 2013. True, it’s significantly more expensive, and it’s a bit of a third wheel wedged between the popular Sonata and acclaimed Genesis ...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLKWhere it matters most – ride, performance, handling and safety – Mercedes-Benz’ compact crossover SUV, the GLK, borders on the sublime. While the larger BMW X3 remains our luxury compact crossover of choice, the GLK is a worthy contender for the title. But it has more than ...
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2013 Toyota Corolla SThe Toyota Corolla is the automotive equivalent of comfort food. Safe, bland and dependable, it offers neither delight nor distress. It is the perfect car for the driver who considers humility to be the primary virtue. The Corolla’s major strengths are its peerless ...
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