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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 Subaru Forester – Drive Report

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

Subaru’s  Forester is entirely new for 2019, built now on an all-new platform. The 2.5-L boxer engine as been updated. The wheelbase is longer providing more rear seat legroom and more cargo capacity. Headroom, hip and shoulder room are also … Continue reading →

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2019 Volvo XC40 – Drive Review

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

The new Volvo XC40 small SUV has been named the 2018 European Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva Motor Show last March in Switzerland. It is the first win of this prestigious award for Volvo Cars. The XC40 … Continue reading →

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2019 Subaru Ascent – First Drive

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Subaru has upped its game with an all-new 3-row SUV. The 2019 Subaru Ascent can be had with seating for seven or eight. With an all-new 260-HP 2.4-L turbo boxer engine it’ll tow up to 5,000lbs. It’s loaded with new … Continue reading →

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2019 Chrysler Pacifica – What’s New

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

For 2019 the Chrysler Pacifica gets some new packages, colors and equipment upgrades. Read a bit more about the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid for 2019, right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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2018 Kia Stinger – Drive Review

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

Kia has ventured into new territory with the introduction of its all-new, very bold 5-passenger sportback sedan, the Stinger. The Stinger is the highest-performance production vehicle in the company’s history and is in the space typically occupied by European automakers. … Continue reading →

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2018 Honda Accord – Drive Review

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

The entirely new 2018 Honda Accord was named the 2018 North American Car of the Year. For 2018, the Accord is completely redesigned from the ground-up. It has a longer wheelbase but is a touch shorter overall, as well as being … Continue reading →

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