Category Archives: new car review

2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i – Road Test

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

BMW’s X4 sport activity coupe has been revamped for 2019. I first drove it last summer at the media preview program at BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina assembly plant.  And I also drove it last October at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall … Continue reading →

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2019 Ford Edge – Drive Review

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

  The Edge has come a long way in the twelve years since it came on the scene. It’s been significantly revamped, updated and improved over the course of the years. Gone is the mainstream V6 engine. Transmissions now have … Continue reading →

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2019 Kia Sorento – Drive Review

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Kia’s best-selling Sorento SUV has been freshened for the 2019 model year, touting a number of visual and feature enhancements, inside and out. Aside from new front and rear fascias, which help it achieve a more sophisticated appearance, the cabin … Continue reading →

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2019 Genesis G70 – Drive Report

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

The 2019 Genesis G70 is the 2019 North American Car of the Year and has received numerous additional accolades and awards. The G70 is a compelling entry in the sport sedan segment and a worthy competitor to the established European … Continue reading →

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2019 Mazda CX-5 – Drive Report

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

In its 2012 debut, CX-5 helped introduce the world to Mazda’s KODO-Soul of Motion design ethos and SKYACTIV Technology. Since then, CX-5 has seen continuous improvements, including an all-new redesign in 2017. Now for 2019, it takes its next key … Continue reading →

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2019 Kia Forte – First Drive

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Kia’s entry in the compact car market is the Forte which has been updated for 2019. It’s entirely new. Kia made it longer, wider and a bit taller. It’s got some design cues from the Stinger and has a 5-passenger interior layout … Continue reading →

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2019 Infiniti QX80 – Drive Review

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

The QX80 was refreshed in 2018. It’s very similar to its cousin the Nissan Armada but of course with more premium features. Both are based on the Nissan Titan pickup and are body-on-frame architecture. The 2019 QX80 is offered in … Continue reading →

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