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Highlights: The 7-Series BMW is available in a short-wheel base or limo-like long-wheel-base model. The flagship BMW is also available in a 6-cylinder, 8-cylinder or a hybrid configuration. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $107,195 (Base Model starts at $90,695) Seating Capacity:  5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; adaptive brake lights; front seat belts with automatic tensors;  ABS; a […]

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Highlights: All Volvos include complimentary maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The R designated Volvo is the brand’s performance oriented model. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $45,495 ($32,645 without options)                         Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features (R Package): airbags (driver, front, curtain and side); ABS; Volvo’s Whiplash system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and […]

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Highlight: This is the only subcompact built in America. Test vehicle’s MSRP:  $20,995 (no options added) Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: 10 airbags (driver, front passenger, side-impact, knee, rear outboard and head); ABS; electronic brake force distribution; stability control; a hill-start assist system; traction control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system Standard […]

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Wil James is the key driver to making sure that Toyota builds reliable vehicles in North America. James oversees what some would consider a small city, Toyota’s largest automotive assembly plant in North America. James, who serves as president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky, is the first and only African American to serve […]

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Highlights: The JX35 is a new addition to the Infiniti family. The vehicle is based-off of the same platform as the redesign Nissan Pathfinder. And it is being built in Tennessee. Test vehicle’s MSRP:  $54,700 (base price before options $40,125) Seating Capacity: 7 occupants Towing Capacity: upwards of 3,500 lbs Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, […]

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Highlights: According to fueleconomy.gov, drivers should be able to achieve upwards of 523 miles on one tank of diesel fuel in the newly restyled GL. And although this vehicle has a strong German heritage, the GL is produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $99,840 (Before Options, $63,305) Seating Capacity: 7 […]

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Highlight: According to the industry respected JD Power and Associates, a data mining company, the Tahoe ranks high in its segment, as it relates to initial quality. What’s New: With the exception of a few new exterior colors, the Tahoe is a carryover this model year. City/Hwy Mileage: 15/21 Engine/Horsepower: 5.3-liter eight-cylinder/320-hp Price Range: $58,400 […]

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Highlights: This is the ninth-generation Honda Accord. The vehicle has grown from being a compact to a roomy midsize sedan over the years. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $33,140 Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger, side and curtain); vehicle stability control; ABS; electronic brake distribution; tire pressure monitoring system; and daytime running lights […]

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History (Rewind) In 1958, Chevy added the Impala to its family. For years, the Impala was a premium class fullsize sedan. Unfortunately, over the past decade or so, the Impala became a bland mainstream sedan which was better suited for the rental car fleet, as opposed to a must-have head-turning vehicle. Well, fast forward to […]

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Highlights: Subaru offers a version of the F-RS. FR-S stands for front engine, rear-wheel drive and sport. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $26,055 Seating Capacity:  2+2 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front and side); ABS; electronic brake distribution; Traction Control; a vehicle stability control system; daytime running lights; a tire pressure monitoring system Standard Equipment: 17-inch wheels; manual […]

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Toyota Avalon Highlights: The fourth-generation Avalon has been redesigned for the 2013 model year. This is the first Toyota vehicle to be both designed by Americans and built in America. It’s obvious based upon the sexy Sonata-like side exterior profile, which was also designed by an American car designer. This is the first Toyota product […]

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Highlights: Escape is Ford’s first SUV/crossover to offer a Curve Control System, which can automatically slow the vehicle, when cornering too fast.   Test vehicle’s MSRP: $34,735 (Base Model starts at $23,295) Seating Capacity:  5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (drive, side and knee); a side air curtain technology offering protection for the first and second […]