2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew (974)

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This week we’re looking at the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew. With the advent of consumers beating a path to buy SUV models the original high capacity vans have been a quiet competitor. I believe the reason is because of the “Off Road” capability of the SUV. But the...

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2013 Subaru BRZ 2-door Sports Car. (973)

Overview:  This week we’re looking at the 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Manual 2-door Sports Car and you are gonna love this car. It is, in my opinion, among the best looking in this class and really well priced. Subaru developed the rear-wheel drive BRZ with the fundamentals of sports car design in...
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2013 Volvo S60T6 AWD R (972)

Overview:  This week we’re looking at the 2013 Volvo S60T6 AWD R. I had not been in a Volvo since 2006. I’m sorry for that because I try so hard to look at all the cars but there are more cars than there are weeks available. Volvo has always presented the image...
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2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS (969)

Overview:  This week we’re looking at the 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS that like its siblings has sweeping artistic lines that are clean and aerodynamic. Seating is roomy with ‘sofa-like’ comfort. Instruments are crystal clear. This is perhaps the most popular and talked about and newest of cars from South Korea. Economically speaking...
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2011 GMC Terrain AWD SLT-2

2011 GMC Terrain AWD SLT-2

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2011 GMC Terrain AWD SLT-2.  GM replaced the Envoy (2002-2009) with the Terrain. And before it was called an Envoy it was called a Jimmy. Owners I talk with consider the GMC line as...

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2011 Chevrolet Volt (880)

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This week we’re looking at the 2011 Chevrolet Volt from the eyes of one of my publishers, Vincent Bodiford. Together we have owned newspapers in Colorado and Texas and now he publishes several papers in California.

Herewith is Vince’s take on the new Volt.

The 2011...

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2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD crossover / SUV. Here is yet another Korean made SUV that has been earning its place in the US market. I recommended a Kia Sorento for my daughter Jen and it has served her well in toting the kids...
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2011 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan (2011)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan. As you likely know, the makers of the original Saab also built aircraft. The instrument panel on this Saab is reminiscent of the instrumentation you find in an aircraft cockpit as to look and feel. Sweet. The 2.8-liter V6 is...
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2011 Fiat 500 Merkel

Overview: This week we’re visiting with car aficionado Merkel Weiss and his observations of the New 2011 Fiat 500 and a sprinkling of inside information you only hear from auto industry insiders. Frequent readers of this column will recall Professor Weiss taught several of the best auto designers while at Art...
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2011 Fiat 500 (2011)

Overview: This week we’re visiting with car aficionado Merkel Weiss and his observations of the New 2011 Fiat 500 and a sprinkling of inside information you only hear from auto industry insiders. Frequent readers of this column will recall Professor Weiss taught several of the best auto designers while at Art...
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