New Cars – Exclusive Style
The 2020 Volvo XC40, at an affordable $35k is one of the coolest compact SUVs on the road these days. The fun CUV turns heads and can rip the road with unbridled aggression due to revolutionary T4 and T5 turbocharged engines. We reviewed the 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design and the 2020 XC40 T5 Inscription.
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The 2020 Subaru Legacy has a renewal on life with its splendid tech suite. An all-new STARLINK 11.6 inch multimedia screen offers a wealth of controls including audio, Travelink, TomTom Navigation a WiFi hotspot and valuable driving stats and settings. Peep the First Drive Review Under the hood new Legacy features a 2.4 liter turbocharged BOXER engine with direct injection and 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque matched to a high-torque Lineartronic CVT. Active…
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The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is the completely new stunt-mobile flaming the full-size SUV segment. At just $35k for the base model, the Palisade is one of the most stylish new trucks on the road in Chicago.
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We reviewed the new Subaru Forester Limited as the winter began and the whip handled outstanding in the Chicago snow, especially with X-Mode with Hill Descent Control and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
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by Bill P. and Sommer Thornton The Mazda3, the most popular whip in the brand, finally gives a unique personality to the hatch and sedan models. While the 2019 Mazda3 sedan is tame with muted athleticism by way of a low wide stance, the 2019 Mazda3 hatchback is modded-out with aerodynamic and premium perks that make it a fun whip for all. For 2020 the Mazda3 sedan is available in Select, Preferred and Premium packages,…
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Ford adds new trims to their Edge lineup that includes a brawny Titanium model and a sporty kitted-out ST. While much of the dimensions and storage layouts are the same, the 5-passenger SUVs perform dramatically different. The muscular Edge Titanium has a hefty drivetrain with amazing stamina. While the Edge ST has a smooth powerful launch on par with high-performance lux SUVs. Both have dramatic fuel savings, multiple drive modes and abundant safety technology.
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The 2019 Ford Expedition Max is the big-body that could put the Escalade and Tahoe in an early grave. Outside is a chiseled chrome-out masterpiece of a design. Inside the cabin is decked out like a mini mobile mansion.
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The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV builds on the brands landmark EV technology with an amazingly efficient powertrain set off by a cool new look.
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by Bill P. and Daryl Payne This year the best-selling Mazda CX-5 is on a whole new level with an all-new Signature model added to the lineup. The top-of-the-line little red demon boasts a powerful 2.5T Skyactiv-G 4-cylinder engine with outstanding torque delivery. Turns out the new CX-5 is super sporty crossover we didn’t know we needed. Other sporty whips like the Ford Edge ST are also new to the crossover segment, but the new…
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The new 7 or 8-passenger Subaru Ascent has style inside and out plus amazing performance. And stylish perks inside give the SUV a luxury feeling. The 2019 Ascent retails for just $31k and offers four trims; the base Ascent, the Ascent Plus, Limited and the Ascent Touring we reviewed.
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The 2020 Subaru Legacy has a renewal on life with its splendid tech
Ford has expanded their SUV lineup to include a versatile group of