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Jaguar adds 'the Jaguar' of SUVs
Jaguar has long been the maker of prized British road cars, and has now made the startling jump into the SUV market.
Toyota Hybrids range from Avalon to Prius trio
Toyota has become synonymous with hybrid development, and for 2017 the range of Tyota Hybrids runs from the signature Prius trio to the luxury Avalon sedan, as well as SUVs.
Ioniq gives Hyundai advanced EV and hybrid
Hyundai shot high with its new Ioniq, aiming for the most efficient electric vehicle, as well as the top-mileage hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EV with quick-charge recovery and 124-
Jeep Compass still here, finds bold new path
In Jeep's array of successful SUVs, the Compass seemed forgotten. The new model, however, makes a giant stride to challenging siblings like Cherokee and Renegade.
New Impreza hidden in plain view
The Impreza has been a loyal soldier for Subaru, and its reward is an all-new platform, body, interior, and overall impression for 2017. The Impreza 2.0 Sport starts at $23,000.
Atlas more than a shrug as VW's large SUV
Volkswagen's array of vehicles ranged from compact cars to midsize SUVs, but the company's dealers and customers wanted a large, 7-seat SUV -- so the Atlas was born.
As biggest Mazda, CX-9 fills key niche
As a small car company, Mazda can alter its course swiftly, and while revising its engines to Skyactiv potency and improving its sedans, it also heightened the technology of its
Ram Power Wagon lives up to lofty image
It doesn't matter if you realize that Dodge made a rugged military truck called the Power Wagon during World War II, or even that you recall the first production version. The 201
Metris offers new reasons to tour auto show
Driving a new Mercedes Metris cargo van added to the curiosity of checking out the passenger version at the Twin Cities Auto Show.
New Fusion adds flair with Sport model
Ford's Fusion has been a stalwart member of the growing midsize segment for years, but without fanfare the car's revision for 2017 has various upgrades -- including a Sport modelAbout 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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