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Prominent Minnesota auto writer leaves too soon
For most of the 55 years I knew Tony Swan, he and I were the only two regular auto journalists in the country who were from Minnesota. I stayed, Tony flew to the heights, until h
Audi A4 matures into sports-luxury sedan
Audi's A4 exemplified the heritage of dedicated performance technology and cost-effectiveness when introduced 23 years ago, and the 2018 model still sets standards.
Mazda6 adds turbo power in 2018 model
Mazda is racing to keep up with its own technology. After upgrading the Mazda6 as 2017.5 model, the 2018 beats an impending new model with the addition of a turbocharged engine.
New Fiat 124 is Miata kin that loves pasta
Fiat has recreated its iconic 124 Spider, with a high-tech Fiat turbo drivetrain in a restyled Mazda Miata body.
Nissan offers reason to turn over a new Leaf
Nissan introduced the first all-electric Leaf as a 2011 model, and for 2018 it completely renewed the world's top-selling EV with proper style to go with its strong, 150-mile per
All-new Santa Fe part SUV and part slot car
Hyundai has sold 1.6 million Santa Fe SUVs since its 2000 inception, and new style, platform and drivetrains for 2019 reaffirms Santa Fe as Hyundai's SUV flagship.
NX300h style polarizing, spirit electrifying
Toyota's luxury Lexus line has proliferated in producing a fleet of SUVs, and the new NX300h moves to the top of the group with AWD and a potent hybrid drivetrain.
EcoSport SES 'deja vu' is not entirely the same
The Ford EcoSport is a mini-SUV, but the SES model, which looks a lot like the FWD EcoSport, offers 4WD, so it even acts like a real all-weather, all-terrain SUV.
New Compass pays tribute to fallen FCA leader
The sudden death of CEO Sergio Marchione shocked FCA, but his heritage will live on in vehicles like the new Jeep Compass.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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