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XT5 wins Cadillac alpha-numeric quiz
Cadillac's XT5 moves up in the luxury crossover segment, with an elegant interior to match its striking exterior styling. The reclining rear buckets have 3.2 inches more legroom
Diesel pushes Wrangler above mere icon
While Jeep continues to expand its model line, the iconic Wrangler emerges for 2020 with drivetrain and interior improvements.
Corsair joins Lincoln SUV realm
For 2020 Lincoln rolls out the new compact SUV, the Corsair, which takes its place below the Navigator and Aviator in size and fills out the niche for Lincoln.
Equinox gains Premier status
Chevrolet still builds the huge Suburban as its SUV icon, but the 2020 compact Equinox has gained a Premier version that moves to the top of its segment.
Always room for bargain Jag-you-are
Jaguar always has made classy luxury sedans, along with its sports cars, and the new XE establishes a new value version of the storied fleet.
Mercedes GLC 300 conquers new world
Along with all its cars, Mercedes turns out a full array of all shapes and sizes of SUVs. The GLC 300 is a perfect compromise, with style, performance and fuel economy.
Minnesota's big show promotes Truck Summit
New trucks have replaced cars at the top of consumer wish lists, and the Truck Summit in Minneapolis shows how a superb interior can make a pickup the "luxury car of the year."
Aviator flies high as top U.S. luxury SUV
The Aviator name is dated, but the 2020 Aviator is all-new, on an all-new platform, with turbocharged power, moving it immediately to the top of U.S. luxury SUVs.
QX50, QX60, carry Nissan from here to Infiniti
Infiniti has built up an impressive array of SUVs of varying size and performance. The high-tech QX50 is sportier than the roomier QX60, for comparison.
Ford 'Escapes' from mundane SUV compacts
Ford's decision to eliminate nearly all of its sedans in favor of meeting new demand for SUVs is eased by introduction of the Escape, redesigned for style and sporty flair.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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