Auto Reviews
So long Scion. For some time, Toyota has had plans to cease its Scion line that debuted in 2003 with small boxy, fuel-efficient cars. That year the brand sold 10,898 units with just a few models available and had it best year in 2006 with sales of 173,034. In 2015, just 56,167 Scions were sold.
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Shelton, Wash.-The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition as the 2016 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year at its annual event, affectionately called Mudfest.
Twenty-six automotive journalists tested and scored 28...
by Jerold B. Smith
We’ve tested a series of Mazda models recently and found them generally fun to drive and...
World car award. Mazda was a big winner at the New York International Auto Show with the fourth generation MX-5 being named the 2016 World Car of the Year. It also won the 2016 World Car Design of the Year award, the first time a Japanese automaker has won that accolade. Other 2016 World Car awards...
New Armada. The all-new 2017 Nissan Armada will be available at dealer showrooms this summer. With the introduction of this second-generation full-size SUV, Nissan rounds out its lineup of new SUV and crossover models as Pathfinder, Murano, and Rogue have all been transformed in the past three...
Our recent test of the 2016 Chrysler 300 Limited proved that “Imported from Detroit” still means something for domestic cars. We’ve tested the 200 and 300 models and found them to be genuine sedans that provide power, luxury, and performance.
Our 300 Limited, the base model, had a $2,995 90th...
Top car and truck. The Honda Civic was named the 2016 North American Car of the Year at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, while the Volvo XC90 won the top spot in the Truck/Utility of the Year category. The Civic previously won in 2006 while the XC90 won in 2003.
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Our recently tested 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 AWD wagon offered us much to like for transport and comfort, plus plentiful safety features that Volvo is known for.
Powered by a 2.5-L turbocharged five-cylinder engine with CVVT, this DOHC creates 250 HP at 5,500 RPM and 266 lb-ft. of...
Top safety picks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced its top safety picks for the new year. To qualify for the 2016 Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) designation, a vehicle must earn good ratings in five crashworthiness categories and an advanced or superior rating for front-...
For those who have followed this column for the past 30-plus years, it’s clear that we’re huge fans of sport utility vehicles and crossovers. They provide comfortable rides, offer amazing cargo hauling and utility, and often perform exceptionally well in inclement weather driving conditions.
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