Review: 2011 Honda CR-Z
Filed under: Hybrid, Hatchback, Honda, Reviews
Take off your rose-colored glasses, CRX fans
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Okay, so the 2011 Honda CR-Z isn’t exactly the modern-day CRX redux that we were all hoping for. Mildly upsetting, yes, but perhaps this disappointment tarnished our initial impression of this newest hybrid offering [...]
Review: 2011 Toyota Avalon
Filed under: Sedan, Toyota, Reviews, Luxury
Sexagenarians Rejoice! Your Ride Has Arrived
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Have you seen the TV commercials for the 2011 Toyota Avalon? One particular 30-second spot sticks out. It’s shot through a 1960’s filter and features an old-fashioned voiceover, cheesy elevator music and an airline pilot driving [...]
Review: 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Toyota, Reviews
Family Vacation Tests This Minivan’s Mettle
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My wife and I? Not minivan people. It isn’t for lack of appreciation. After all, we have three kids, so we’re acutely aware of the advantages gained from lots of interior space. We get our three [...]
Review: 2010 Buick Enclave CXL AWD
Filed under: Crossover, Buick, Reviews
The Epitome of Inconspicuous Consumption
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There was a time when Buick was the brand of choice for doctors, lawyers and politicians. Its cars were elegant enough to show success without being overt signals of wealth, they were the epitome of inconspicuous [...]
Review: 2010 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab
Filed under: Truck, Work, Dodge, Reviews, Diesel
A Work Horse You Can Live With
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Big Red. Take one look at the massive red monster above and you’ll understand why it picked up that nickname moments after arriving at our door. Cliched name aside, [...]
Review: 2011 Jaguar XJL
Filed under: Sedan, Jaguar, Reviews, Luxury
Lightweight Luxury with Style
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There’s a sect of motoring nihilists out there who would have us all believe there isn’t a single thing in the automotive universe that hasn’t been done before. It’s the “Simpsons did it” meme on methamphetamines, though instead [...]
Review: 2010 Lexus HS 250h
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Lexus, Reviews, Luxury
A Perfect Prius It Is Not
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Lexus likes to say that it pursues perfection. Toyota’s luxury brand has been playing the hybrid game for a while now with converted gas-powered models like the LS, GS and RX hybrids, and [...]
First Drive: 2011 Mini Countryman
Filed under: Crossover, Mini, First Drive, Reviews
Yes, it’s a Mini. Yes, it’s a crossover. Yes, it makes sense.
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Whether we like it or not, even niche automakers are expanding their lineups to appeal to a broader range of shoppers. This may seem like automotive blasphemy, but think [...]
Review: 2010 Acura MDX
Filed under: SUV, Acura, Reviews, Luxury
Overcomes Corporate Snout with Luxury, Technology and Value To Spare
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“Any press is good press,” so the saying goes. With that in mind, the refreshed 2010 Acura MDX, now bearing the automaker’s corporate “beak,” should finally be garnering some much-needed [...]
Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS
Filed under: Sedan, Hyundai, Reviews
The Best Mid-Size Base Model Money Can Buy
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If you’ve been keeping up with Autoblog lately, we’ve had a lot to say about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. We’ve tested the top-rung SE and Limited trims out in California. We’ve even had [...]
