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What’s Hot: The Honda Pilot grows in size during the 2016 model year, while offering a more powerful engine and many of the latest high-tech safety features. The three-row Pilot goes upscale, adding on a new Elite trim. Honda has literally pushed the new Pilot outside of the box, with its current generation three-row crossover. The […]

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What’s Hot: The popular roadster, which is powered by one powertrain, continues to offer a lot of excitement with either the manual or automatic transmission.Three adjectives describe this two-seater: light, fun-to-drive and nimble. Mazda’s team of engineers has managed to enhance the spirit of this vehicle during its 26th year by reducing the overall body weight […]

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What’s Hot: For the 2016 model year, the larger and more luxurious MKX has been reworked from the inside and out. The stylish vehicle now wears the same face as its popular sibling, the entry-level MKC crossover. The midsize vehicle offers a host of new features too, such as a 2.7-liter Ecoboost 6-cylinder engine and the […]

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Highlights: In the U.S., the all-new 7-Series will only be offered in a long-wheelbase model, making it more than one inch longer than its predecessor. Added to that, a plug-in hybrid will join the lineup later this year.  Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $129,245 (base price 740i:$82,295) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a rearview […]

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Highlight: The vehicle has in-vehicle Wi-Fi for up to 8 mobile devices.  Test vehicle’s MSRP: $40,300 (base AWD model $34,625) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; electronic stability control system; active and rollover protection; front and rear impact body crumple zones; a tire pressure monitoring system; a contemporary compact tire; Xenon LED headlights; […]

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2015 Yukon XL Denali 4WD: The Brand’s Premium Class SUV  Highlight: The Yukon Denali is packaged with a standard in-vehicle wireless cell phone charging system. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $78,725 (base model $64,520) Seating Capacity: 8 Standard Safety Features: air bags; Daytime Running Lights; HID projector headlamps; power adjustable heated folding outside mirrors; parking assist (front […]

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Highlight: The Murano offers upscale design, tech options and room for the whole family. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $40,095 (base model $30,445) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: ABS; air bags; a rear view mirror; automatic headlights; a traction control system; a hill start system; and a tire pressure monitoring system.  Standard Equipment (base model): 18-inch […]

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Highlight: The long wheel base model is available in a hybrid configuration.  Test vehicle’s MSRP: $100,805 (base model: $79,760) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; LED daytime running lights; electronic parking brake; first aid kit; traction control; HID headlights; and Lexus SOS safety/concierge system. Standard Equipment (base model): 18-inch wheels; a rear wheel […]

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Highlight: The midsize Acura TLX serves as both the replacement for the polarizing TL and the sportier TSX. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $36,420 front wheel drive/$45,720 all-wheel drive (base model $32,365) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; Daytime Running Lights; an automatic dimming rearview mirror; electronic brake distribution; a stability control system; rear […]

2016 Hyundai Genesis AWD: The Brand’s Premium All-Weather Midsize Luxury Vehicle  Highlights: The Hyundai Genesis is the Korean brand’s first vehicle with an all wheel drive system. And Hyundai recently announced that the Genesis will become an all-new luxury brand, following in the footsteps of both Lexus and Infiniti. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $52,450 (base AWD […]

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Highlights: As the newest model in the lineup, the MKC has become the brand’s best-selling vehicle. The MKC also shares a platform with the Ford Escape. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $48,030 (base model $33,995) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags; a perimeter alarm; a traction control system; a rearview camera; an auto dimming rearview mirror; HID headlights; a hillstart assist […]

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Highlight: The RC-F is the most powerful eight-cylinder Lexus has ever built. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $73,965 (Base Price $63,325) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; LED daytime running lights; LED headlights; ABS; electronic brake distribution; Brembo ventilated disc brakes;  a brake assist system; a traction control system; heated outside rear mirrors; a tire pressure monitor; a first aid kit; a […]