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Gladiator opens new doors for Jeep
Jeep used to have a utility pickup, and for its long-awaited return as the 2020 Gladiator, it gives the company a full array of useful and fun attractions.
Mercedes blends sports sedan, SUV in GLC43 Coupe
Mercedes has proven to be a master of high-performance sedans and SUVs, but the new AMG GLC43 Coupe combines the best features of both, with even a hot-rod exhaust sound.
'Hot' CT5-V gets sibling rival in CT5 Luxury
In Cadillac's new model designation, the CT5 Premium Luxury and the CT5 V-Series are very similar, but the V-Series is the racy one.
In fierce SUV competition, Ford has an Edge
In Ford's vast array of SUVs of all sizes, the 2020 Edge ST fits between the Escape and midsize Explorer, and adds a dose of sportiness with the 2.7 Turbo V6.
Symbol of luxury, Avalon gets TRD spark
The Avalon remains Toyota's luxury sedan, but new for 2020 is the TRD version, which adds a sporty look and action while retaining luxury.
Alfa gives Stelvio a little dose of Formula 1 spirit
Everything Alfa Romeo builds has an underlying dose of fun, and that is magnified when the Stelvio SUV adds the Quadrifoglio's Formula 1-engineered 505 horsepower.
2020 Sonata: Sexy look, comfort, and 47 mpg!
The Sonata lifted Hyundai to elite status in 2011, and after top-ranked SUVs and luxury cars, the 2020 Sonata clearly reestablishes it as the company's signature vehicle.
Seltos takes Kia on its own compact-SUV road
Kia has risen from its position as South Korean subsidiary to Hyundai to go its own way, and the 2021 Seltos proves that conclusively.
Mazda fits CX-30 between CX-3 and CX-5
Mazda earned its niche in the automotive world with stylish and efficient cars before moving to the SUV world. Now is adding the CX-30 crossover between the CX-3 and CX-5 and man
Lexus ES300h goes its own way -- smoothly
The Lexus 300 has always been the most basic sedan in Toyota's upscale line, but the new ES 300h has its own platform, newly revised engine and upgraded interior to add a sportyAbout 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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