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New Corolla Adds Hybrid, Global Platform
The Corolla has been such a staple of Toyota durability that it needed a shake-up, and the tighter, stronger 2020 Corolla Hybrid is more than just a Prius with a trunk.
Stelvio Is the SUV That Thinks It's a Race Car
Alfa Romeo cut a corner to build its first SUV off the Giulia platform, and that's a good thing -- if you like an SUV that thinks it's a race car!
How Much is Too Much? GT350 Just Right
When Ford stops building all cars but the Mustang amid its many SUVs, at least there will be specialty versions like the Shelby GT350, with audible, visible and visceral thrills.
Don't Go Off-Road Without Your Passport
Honda brought back the Passport name, but the new one is all-Honda, with a more rugged attitude and Pilot power for 2019.
Mazda3 Gains Style, Luxury, Technology in 2019 Redesign
The Mazda3 has spent three generations becoming the standard of compact cars, and for 2019 it takes a giant step up in luxury and technology, even adding AWD.
Ram 3500 Aids Surge to No. 2 Slot in U.S. Sales
While Ford's F-Series remains No. 1 in U.S. sales, an amazing surge by Ram, including the huge 3500 HD, has boosted Ram into the No. 2 sales position.
Upscale Prius Flashes Style, AWD, Great Economy
The Prius began life as Toyota's subcompact hybrid experiment; it has evolved to an upscale Limited with style, AWD and 70-mpg capability.
Wrangler Keeps Changing, but Stays the Same
Car-makers are scrambling to build new SUVs, but FCA needs only to dip into its Jeep assortment, led by the rugged but refined Wrangler.
Golf SE Can Avoid All the Potholes -- Almost
If Volkswagen stops selling the basic Golf SE in the U.S. we'll miss the fun, efficiency, economy, comfort -- and handling to avoid all but the sneakiest potholes!
Spacious Palisade Gives Hyundai Luxury SUV
Hyundai sells more SUVs than cars nowadays, but it still needed a roomier family hauler and a luxury SUV, so it built the 202 Palisade that hits both objectives.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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