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Will anyone notice all-new Mazda CX-9?
The three-row, seven-passenger SUV should not go unappreciated.
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Can 2017 Chevy Bolt EV go 200-plus miles, no recharge?
Chevrolet has not set an official MSRP, but has said the Bolt EV would retail for about $37,500.
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Women driving auto industry, from design to dealerships
Since 2012, more women than men have held drivers licenses.
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Rugged Tacoma returns with new design, new power
The latest offering does impressively what the Toyota Tacoma has long done best.
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Review: BMW X1 is a happy throwback
A wolf in sheep’s clothing, it’s more of a sports car than an SUV.
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Audi A4 aims to make America great again
It’s the cabin where Audi offers its artful best.
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Lexus’ four-cylinder GS lacks brand’s usual zip
But keep the turbo engaged, and you’ll find this car a game, rewarding drive, just like other Lexus GS models.
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2017 Ford Escape: Better tech, but less fuel economy
The 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine is inexplicably less fuel efficient than its 1.6-liter predecessor despite automatic start-stop technology.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid: New classic American cruiser
Other crossovers lack the quiet, confident serenity that makes driving this CUV very much the equivalent of a spa escape with four wheels.