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2020 Kia Soul GT-Line turbo – Drive Report

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Kia has revamped the Soul for 2020 and now there’s a GT-Line with a 1.6 Turbo engine. The 1.6 Turbo puts out 201-HP and is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. A sport-tuned suspension, larger disc brakes, 18-inch wheels … Continue reading →

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2019 Honda Passport – Road Review

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

With its 280-horsepower V6 backed up by a 9-speed automatic, the midsize SUV Honda Passport is quite a joy to drive.  There’s room for five, plenty of cargo space and it can tow up to 5,000 lbs. I did a … Continue reading →

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2019 Maserati Levante GTS -Drive Report

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

The Levante GTS is powered by a 550-HP twin turbo 3.8-L V8 built at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy. It’ll push the GTS to 60mph in 4 seconds flat and top things out at 181mph. It’s the same engine … Continue reading →

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The Badlands Off-Road with Jeep and Ram

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

The Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, Indiana leaves nothing to the imagination when it comes to driving in dirt, rocks and water. We paid a visit with Jeep and Ram and did manage to get things pretty dirty. Read more … Continue reading →

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2019 BMW M5 Competition – Drive Review

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

With just ten minutes behind the wheel I knew I should be heading to Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL or Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. A 4.4-liter TwinPower turbo V-8 with 617 horsepower paired up with an 8-speed automatic … Continue reading →

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2019 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid – Drive Review

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

In celebration of 35 years of minivan leadership, the 2019 Pacifica Hybrid is offered in a 35th Anniversary edition that’s available on Pacifica Touring L Hybrid and Limited Hybrid models. This special edition features new badging, an all-black interior with … Continue reading →

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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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