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Featured Reviews
Unbroken 4Runner Keeps On Keepin' On
Toyota remains stubbornly dedicated to not changing for the sake of change, and the 2019 4Runner is evidence that buyers find comfort in the familiarity of a proven model.
A7 Upgrades for 2019 Both Subtle, Substantial
The luxury A8 is atop Audi's list of fine sedans, but dropping down to the A7 gets you the sane quattro power in a sportier, less costly package.
Santa Fe is Hyundai's Latest Leap Into Future
Hyundai's all-new 2019 Santa Fe shouldn't be overlooked as its flurry of crossovers boosts its arsenal to seven SUVs -- with more to come. And it loves life on the North Shore!
Tiguan Grows Longer, Adds Third Seat Option
When Volkswagen decided that the new Atlas needed a running mate, it stretched the Tiguan stylishly to fit a third-row seat.
Mustang Bullitt Blows Away All but Icy Driveway
The 2019 Mustang Bullitt properly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the movie "Bullitt," which enhanced the status of Steve McQueen and the Mustang.
Mazda CX-9 Technology Makes You a Better Driver
Mazda has mastered its "zoom-zoom" technology and handling for smaller vehicles, and now it fits it all into its large CX-9 SUV, complete with turbocharged power.
Optima Style and Flair Counter Industry Slump
Kia operates under Hyundai's impressive cloak in South Korea, but the 2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo has its own distinct style and flair.
Ford Adds Strong, Silent 3.0 Diesel to F-150
Competition in full-size pickups is fierce, but it's the same within Ford's F-150 fleet, adding a 3.0 Turbo-Diesel to the XLT/Lariat.
RAV4 Aims to Hold Top Level of Top Seller
While Camry and Corolla were fighting it out to lead U.S. in non-pickup sales, the newly redesigned RAV4 came in and outsold both of its siblings.
Audi A8L Rises to Lofty Super-Car Status
Audi always seems to be chasing fellow-German builders Mercedes and BMW, but the new A8L forces itself to the top of super-sedans.About the Author
John Gilbert is a lifetime Minnesotan and career journalist, specializing in cars and sports during and since spending 30 years at the Minneapolis Tribune, now the Star Tribune. More recently, he has continued translating the high-tech world of autos and sharing his passionate insights as a freelance writer/photographer/broadcaster. A member of the prestigious North American Car and Truck of the Year jury since 1993. John can be heard Monday-Friday from 9-11am on 610 KDAL(www.kdal610.com) on the "John Gilbert Show," and writes a column in the Duluth Reader.
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