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What’s Hot: The Armada is all-new for the 2017 model year. The vehicle shares a platform with the brand’s pricier Infiniti QX80. For those who yearned for Infiniti’s massive looking Q80 or as some refer to it as, the Cadillac Escalade-fighter, but in a more affordable package, the new Armada has answered the call. Rebadging the […]

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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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Highlights: This model represents the 50th anniversary for the Mustang. This is the first time the brand’s signature Ecoboost 4-cylinder engine has been placed under the hood of the Mustang. Ironically, this fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine is capable of pushing out 310 ponies. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $45,885 (Base Price $24,625) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: […]

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Highlights:  This is the second model year for the hatchback Versa Note. A sedan model is also available. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $19,180 (base price $15,005) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features (SR model) airbags; ABS; traction control; electronic brake distribution; a vehicle stability control system; fog lights; and a tire pressure monitoring system Standard Equipment […]

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Highlight: The 2015 GMC offers the segment’s first front seat center air bag with the front bucket seats.   Test vehicle’s MSRP: $62,315 (Base Model starts at $47,375)   Seating Capacity: 7 or 8, depending upon seating configuration   Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; assist steps; GM’s OnStar Safety/Concierge service; hill start assist […]

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This is National Child Passenger Safety Week and  Dr. Victor Garcia and Toyota teamed up for the Buckle Up For Safety program. Roland Martin talks with Dr. Garcia, Founding…

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2014 Scion tC Base: A Sporty Economical Hatchback-Coupe Highlight: To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Scion brand, a limited edition tC series, which offers an upgraded interior, special badging, personalized wheels and other unique features has been added to the line up for the 2014 model year. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $23,112 (Base Model starts at $19,965) […]

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Highlight: The 4-cylinder turbo pushes out 355 horses from underneath the hood. This type of power rivals many 6-cylinder engines. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $63,815 (Base Model starts at $48,375) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags (front, side, knee and front windows); a tire pressure monitoring system; ABS; an electronic parking brake; brake assist […]

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Highlight: An all-wheel drive has been added to the lineup for 2015 model year, making this vehicle available to conqueror harsh, cold weather climates. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $55,700 (Base Model starts at $38,950) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, front passenger, driver-knee and side impact); ABS; daytime running lights; a rearview camera; electronic […]

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Highlight: This is the only vehicle in the segment, offering a coupe. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $34,270 (Base Model starts at $22,745) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, front and side); ABS; daytime running lights; electronic brake distribution; a tire pressure monitoring system; a traction control system; and a hill start assist system keeps […]

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Highlights: A hybrid system and the rear half doors are no longer available on the 2014 Chevy Silverados. Conversely, a new high-end pickup truck has been added, the High Country to go after Ford’s F-150 Platinum edition. The High Country is only available on the 1500 series as a Crew Cab. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,080 […]

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On Saturday, May 17, we caught up with 38-year-old Antron Brown, who became the first African American NHRA (National Hod Rod Association) world champ and the first African American driver to win a major U.S. auto racing championship title in 2012. Before qualifying for his recent race at The Atlanta Dragway, Brown took some time […]