Taking design cues from both current Mazda models and Infiniti, Mazda has unveiled its all-new 2016 CX-9. Here are 10 things families need to know about the revamped model: It’s Mazda’s largest use of KODO so far. The “Soul of Motion” design known as KODO is the aesthetic that the brand is using to keep their entire line’s look similar. So, it
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Volvo has unveiled its next generation low-to-the-ground family hauler and my does it look good. The V90 has gotten a full makeover from its long line of family history, following in the much-heralded footsteps of the XC90.
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Mercedes has done more than just give the GLS a facelift for MY 2017. Among the highlights of the revised model are these five things families will love: The drive is better. Let’s face it, it’s not always about hauling around the kids. The new generation of GLS features additional DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes over its predecessor’s offerings, improved air
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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 all-new 2016 Honda Civic sedan has just been unveiled, breathing new life into one of the mainstays of the brand’s lineup. Here’s what families need to know before they head to the dealership for a test drive: The 2016 Civic Sedan is new from the ground up. It has what Honda calls a “more athletic stance” and “sportier driving
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Kia Optima shoppers will find a more brutish-looking vehicle when they arrive at the dealership in the fourth-quarter of this year. Not just in looks, the 2016 Optima falls more in line with the rest of the current Kia offerings taking its looks from the K900 and Cadenza. Under the Hood Buyers have the option of three engine choices, including a new
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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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Even before it’s 2016 models all arrive at dealerships, Mercedes has released images of what we can expect from the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe: all images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
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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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