The Scion FR-S was designed as an “authentic sports car at an affordable price.” To reach that lofty goal, the designers mounted a flat boxer engine based on Subaru’s design in a low slung, rear wheel drive chassis. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine cranks out 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque that is good for 0-60 times right about 6
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It seems like it’s been around forever, doesn’t it?! Just because it’s been around a long time it doesn’t mean it’s great… or does it? We drove the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T around for a day and here’s what we thought. Handling The idea behind the minivan is one of practicality without sacrificing ride quality. The Dodge Grand Caravan
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The Honda Pilot, already beloved by families across the country, has gotten much more than just a much-needed facelift for MY 2016. Now that it’s solidly out of the truck category and deep into SUV/CUV-land, does the all-new Pilot offer the features families want and need in a package that can compete with the expanding market? Handling Previous generations of the Pilot looked
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The Lexus ES 350 is one of the top selling luxury sedans in the country. Why? We tested it to see if it lives up to the sales hype. Under the Hood The 2015 Lexus ES 350 features a standard 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that produces a respectable 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. That power runs through a 6-speed
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The RAV4 has long been a favorite for families. How does the latest model stack up against the competition in an ever-changing market? Under the Hood The 2015 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a satisfactory 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. That horsepower is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. All
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Lexus isn’t calling it a complete overhaul of the model but the only thing R&D didn’t touch are the door panels. Already known for being luxurious yet off-road worthy, the 2016 LX 570 has a few new things families are going to love: While it may not mean much to the passengers, drivers will certainly appreciate the automaker’s addition of LED headlights, turn
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How big is big enough? We took the 2015 Lincoln Navigator on an extended road trip, covering 2,000 miles in the SUV. Did it hold all our luggage? Did the kids whine about not having enough space? We have the answers that may surprise you. Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln Navigator comes standard with a delightful 3.5-liter 6-cylinder EcoBoost
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Sure, it’s made for getting the job done but can it get the job done on the home front as well? We put the 2015 Ford F-150 to the test from a family perspective. Under the Hood Ford boasts a four engine line-up for the 2015 F-150 which includes a 3.5-liter V-6, a 5.0-liter V-8, along with two EcoBoost options,
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Let’s be honest, the last time we drove a Prius, we weren’t all that impressed. Has Toyota made improvements to its line to boost the appeal of the Prius to families with the Prius V? We put it to the test with a week’s worth of errands and commuting to find out. Under the Hood The 2015 Prius v comes
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If you haven’t driven a Mazda in a while, the company is making it harder for you to find excuses not to try one out. The CX-5 is a compact crossover families will want to add to their test drive list. Handling The CX-5 is classified as a compact crossover, but we felt it drove more like a mid-size. That’s
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