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2017 Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall Sep 6 2017 - 3:48pm

2017 Ford Flex Review: Great Driving Dynamics Meet Big SUV Space

Most people who are shopping for a new 7-passenger vehicle look to the minivan or large sport utility vehicle segments, but the 2017 Ford Flex provides an awesome alternative to either of those other options – providing greater driving dynamics and more fun-to-drive factor than other 7-passenger vehicles.
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By Parks McCants Sep 6 2017 - 12:18am

2018 Acura TLX A-Spec takes ‘Precision Crafted Performance’ mainstream

For 2018 Acura engineering presents the TLX A-Spec trim package. It’s visually captivating, and brings more than a bit of hard edged attitude to an already exceptionally well constructed executive 4-door sedan. As to drive performance, I say mild, only because TLX A-Spec, in top trim claims a modest 290 horsepower with a price point approaching $46,000.
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By Parks McCants Jul 25 2017 - 1:03am

Rumors of 2018 Odyssey Executive Rolling Office Option

Honda’s reinvented vacuum equipped minivan brings an exceptional blend of near intuitive vehicle command connectivity and measurable road performance to the ever evolving minivan vehicle segment. Yet there remains an option yet explored for 2018 Honda Odyssey, the Executive Rolling Office. We’ve heard a rumor or two.
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By Patrick Rall Jul 24 2017 - 4:59pm

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 1st Drive: The Perfect High Performance Hellcat Hauler

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT offers more high performance ability than any other 3-row SUV in America, but more importantly, it will tow 8,700lbs – making it the perfect tow vehicle for a Hellcat Challenger or Charger owner who wants to tow their Mopar muscle car to the track with another high performance Mopar machine.
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By Parks McCants Jul 21 2017 - 11:24am

2017 Genesis G90: Hyundai's Unapologetic Take on Ultimate Personal Luxury and Safety

Weighing in at close to 5,000 lbs, Hyundai's luxury division Genesis G90 is a reminder of how comfortable and accommodating a posh full size sedan drive and ride experience can be. But can a non-hybrid car this large, this posh, also be fuel efficient and sport-drive-competent?
2017 SRT Jeep with a horse trailer
By Patrick Rall Jul 12 2017 - 9:53am

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Horse Show Review: Working the SRT SUV like a Pickup

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has long been one of the best performing SUVs in the US market, but to test the utility aspect of this high performance machine, I used the SRT Jeep in place of my half ton truck for a weekend horse show – and not surprisingly, the 475hp sport ute shines when being worked like a pickup.
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By Parks McCants Jul 10 2017 - 12:44pm

2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Offers Exceptional Performance Without Turbocharging

For 2018, Toyota offers a very drive-dynamic non turbocharged 3.5 Liter V6 option for the reinvented Camry lineup, effectively countering the mainstream turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine revolution. Torque News experiences the top of the mark 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6, presenting an exceptional drive and ride experience without turbocharging.
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By Parks McCants Jun 29 2017 - 12:44pm

2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Revealed in Europe (Video)

I hold myself fortunate as one of the few journalist that’s experienced the third generation 2017 Honda Clarity FCV behind the wheel. Initially sold to select markets in Japan and California, Great Britain's “The Engine Room,” introduces the most dynamic fuel cell vehicle in the world to the U.K. and beyond.
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By Parks McCants May 30 2017 - 2:28am

After driving 2017 Honda Civic Si, I'm not convinced I need a Type-R

We discovered a superior touring car detailed in Honda performance Civic Si trim. Horsepower and torque while formidable, is but a very small part of what 2017 Civic Si brings to the segment. Simply put,this is the best driving, high performance,Civic offered to date. I'm no longer convinced that I need or want a Type-R.
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By Parks McCants May 16 2017 - 2:48pm

2018 Honda Odyssey Designed for the Comfortable, Well Connected, Long Haul

Although 2018 Honda was purpose designed as an exceptionally safe, transformable kid hauler, I take a look at Honda’s latest and greatest with the mature eye of a “driver” whose kids are long grown. For me, I like 2018 Honda Odyssey for the comfortable, well connected long haul.
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By Patrick Rall May 9 2017 - 3:35pm

2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography: Equestrian Road Trip Review

I recently submitted the 2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography to a unique equestrian test, including a long road trip to the United States’ most prominent horse show followed by a local horse show with my own horses – allowing me to experience the comfort of the luxury SUV on a long trip along with seeing just how well this supercharged machine will pull the 2-horse trailer.

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