Can the newest generation of an iconic American sports car fit a family? We traveled around town putting the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium to the test by grocery shopping, trying to get into downtown Atlanta during rush hour, and volunteering the kids to sit in the backseat for an hour straight. Under the Hood The 2015 Mustang EcoBoost is equipped with
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Ford promises an upgraded, luxury experience with their Lincoln line of vehicles. Does the brand’s midsize SUV have the luxe details to make it compete with other offerings in its price range while being practical for everyday family use? Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln MKC comes standard with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine available on FWD and AWD models.
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The Toyota Avalon has generally been known as a vehicle for the older driver. When we started telling people how much we enjoyed driving it, they would get a look on their faces almost in disbelief. The 2015 Avalon isn’t your grandmother’s Avalon. Under the Hood The Avalon Hybrid comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine good for 156
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Can you have your toy and haul a family too? The 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro looks like fun, and it is. But, is is practical? We spent a week driving around town in the truck, running errands, picking up a load of mulch, and ended our week tailgating at the Shaky Boots Music Festival. How did it hold up
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Is compact fun and sporty or small and limiting? We spent a week driving the 2015 Lexus CT 200h around town testing gas mileage, cargo area, and horsepower. What we learned surprised us. Under the Hood The Lexus CT200h features a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder engine paired with a high-output, electric-drive motor that produce a combined 134 horsepower. The power runs
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The all-new Mazda6 joins the Lexus IS 250 and 350 as vehicles designed to look fast standing still. The sporty exterior gives way to an interior filled with technology that is uniquely Mazda. Sure, it looks sporty but does it drive? Does it comfortably seat four? Under the Hood The Mazda6 comes standard with the SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The engine
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You want something hybrid that can run EV but a new Prius isn’t in your budget. You decide to buy used. Can the needs of a family meet the desires for fuel economy in the 2014 plug-in version of the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle? We put it to the test. Under the Hood: Our 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid features a 1.8-liter
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Is the Lexus IS 250 too sporty and small for a full-sized family? Can it handle the load and the rigors of a family’s active lifestyle? We drove the IS 250 around town, a couple hundred miles on the highway, and around a mountain to find out. Under The Hood: The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is powered by a 2.4-liter 6-cylinder
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Can a full-sized luxury sedan be a fun drive that youthful families are looking for or is it best left to the adults that have waved goodbye to their brood after dropping them off at college? We tested the 2015 Lexus ES 300h to find out. Under the Hood: The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine works with Lexus’s High Output Permanent Magnetic Electric Drive
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One of the world’s best-selling vehicles, the Toyota Camry has been family-friendly since its debut in 1982. A lot has changed since then and the 2015 edition is a lot more fun to drive. But, does it still fit the daily needs of the average family? Under The Hood: The new for 2015 Camry features 3 engine choices, a base
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