Can a vehicle that looks like it’s going 100 mph when it’s standing still be the perfect fit for families? We drove the 2015 Lexus IS350 F SPORT AWD to find out if their sedan was up for the challenge of family life. Under the Hood: The Lexus IS350 features a 3.5-liter V-6 which produces a healthy 306 horsepower and
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The extremely popular Acura RDX has been refreshed for 2016 bringing back some of the styling but added safety and technology features that will make driving a more pleasant and safer driving experience than ever before. “The 2016 RDX gets a major infusion of Acura brand DNA including enhancements to styling, driving performance, and exciting new luxury feature-content, further solidifying
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The family-friend, all-new 2016 Honda Pilot made its debut last week at the Chicago Auto Show and it’s nothing like its predecessor. Well, not nothing. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the dealership: 1.) It looks nothing like previous versions. The old Pilot was boxy though roomy on the inside. The all-new Pilot is sleek, streamlined,
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Built to be king of the hill, the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma made its debut last week at the North American International Auto Show. With competitors like the Chevrolet Colorado touting their family-friendliess in the midsize truck market, here’s what you need to know about the all-new Tacoma: 1.) It has get up and go. This truck isn’t just forgoing
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You see the sticker price, but what does it really cost to own a vehicle? Every year Automotive Science Group uses its proprietary Automotive Performance Index™ to perform unique data-driven assessments on vehicles available in North America to determine which model in their category has the lowest cost of ownership. The data combines conventional vehicle specifications as well as environmental,
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Big enough? Too big? Growing up, a Suburban was the vehicle the families with more than 3 kids drove. Now, it’s moved from a utilitarian people mover to a luxe ride but does it still fit the bill for hauling? Exterior: The new for 2015 Chevrolet Suburban was given an exterior design that sharpens angles and creases which add a
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December’s Popular Science magazine bestows accolades on the all-new for 2015 Nissan Murano with its “Best of What’s New” award, an honor given to products that represent a “significant step forward.” How far forward? The magazine gave it the honor based on it’s overall design and suite of available technology. But what, more importantly, can you expect when you go for a test
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Heading out on a family road trip? These are our must-haves for every road trip: 1.) Puffs SoftPack – Nothings says “road trip” quite like one of the kids having or getting the sniffles. This soft sided portable yet water resistant package of tissues is a godsend. They fit perfectly in the glove compartment, dashboard shelf, or center console without
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It looks like a Toyota Prius and Mazda 5; an electricity enhanced version of Ford’s answer to people who wanted a hot hatch with hybrid technology. But, is it family friendly? Road trip worthy? Here’s what we found: Under the Hood: The 2014 Ford C-Max Energi features a 2-liter inline 4 cylinder gasoline engine teamed with an 88 kW motor
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In the words of infamous Western New York car dealer Billy Fuccillo, “It’s huge!” The Denali XL is big enough to fit your entire family and some friends but is it too big? Exterior: With their most recent Yukon styling upgrades, GMC has somehow managed to make what was already a large looking vehicle appear larger. The new straight roof
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