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2017 Nissan TITAN: All that’s Left is to Find Buyers3.5/5

Everyone knows that the bestselling vehicle in North America is the Ford F Series. A big ol’ pickup. It’s followed closely by the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ram. What that proves is that this exclusively North American segment, with a few rare exceptions, is extremely popular. So, it’s no …August 17, 2016

2017 Nissan Pathfinder: A Better-Defined Role4.0/5

While compact and subcompact SUVs are gaining more and more in popularity each year, midsize SUVs are positioned as the new kings of the road. Big, powerful and versatile, the manufacturers of these vehicles are sweating the details to offer the consumer a unique driving experience. Whether we’re thinking of …August 15, 2016

2017 Buick LaCrosse: Silence is Golden3.5/5

PORTLAND, Oregon – The Buick brand is slowly but surely gaining market share in the U.S. and Canada, after some very lean years with a small product lineup. As we might all know by now, Buick’s presence in the Chinese market is significant, which likely explains why it survived the …August 9, 2016

2017 Nissan Armada: An (Almost) Modern SUV3.0/5

So here it is. The 2017 Armada. A vehicle qui could excite quite a few people, for the simple reason that it’s no longer based on the Nissan Titan, but rather on the Nissan Patrol, a legendary off-road truck that’s sold elsewhere in the world. On the other hand, the …August 9, 2016

2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty: Gearing up for Retaliation4.0/5

Whether we like it or not, Ford is the leader in the world of pickup trucks. Its vehicles aren’t perfect, but the Dearborn automaker has plenty of experience in the field. The pickups wearing the Blue Oval—which seems to get bigger and bigger on their front grille—are technically advanced and …August 5, 2016

2017 Subaru BRZ: Subaru and Kaizen4.0/5

The word kaizen is a fusion of the Japanese words “kai,” meaning “change,” and “zen” which means “better,” loosely translated in English as “improvement.” Kaizen applies perfectly to the 2017 Subaru BRZ, as the brand’s engineers applied a round of enhancements to their sports car, without however fixing its main …July 26, 2016

2017 Kia Forte Sedan: Jack of All Trades, Master of None3.5/5

As SUVs have become more popular, compacts have become less so, but they remain sought-after just the same, as evidenced by sales of the Civic, Elantra, Corolla and Mazda3. Given that they are relatively inexpensive, however, they are not exactly cash cows for manufacturers compared to other vehicle types. Still, …July 21, 2016

2017 Infiniti QX30: Aimed at Winning4.5/5

SEATTLE, Washington— Badge engineering all but decimated the Big Three North-American carmakers. Taking a Chevy Cavalier and slapping a Cadillac ornament on the hood some 30 years ago was such a mistake that GM’s still suffering setbacks from the massive blunder. The Japanese and Europeans brands also played the game, …July 20, 2016

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman: The Sound of Speed4.0/5

MALMÖ, Sweden – Porsche’s little mid-engined coupe gets a new name, new engines and—arguably—a new personality. It’s essentially the same car as the current-generation Cayman sold from 2014 onwards, but it’s been thoroughly modified to continue its battle against, among others, the Audi TTS, the Jaguar F-TYPE and the Alfa …July 19, 2016

2017 Ford Fusion: Something for Everyone3.5/5

The Ford Fusion has never been happy playing second fiddle in the midsize sedan segment. Since the release of the second-generation Fusion in 2013, Ford has gone the extra mile to offer a superior product. And from now on, this vehicle will no longer be built in different forms to …July 15, 2016

2017 Subaru Forester: Keeping up with the Joneses4.0/5

HIGH RIVER, Alberta – If the name of this small southern Alberta town rings a bell, it’s because it was all over the news three years ago when a massive flood almost wiped the 13 000-citizen community right off the map. In these three short years, High River has managed …July 8, 2016

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: Get That SUV Out of my Sight!4.5/5

SUVs remain a mystery for driving enthusiasts. Why would someone in need of a practical car turn to a clumsy, top-heavy vehicle that is no fun at all? After all, there a tons of great wagons on the market! In Europe, every sedan has its hatchback equivalent, giving us masterpieces …July 8, 2016

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