Model tested: 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD Engine: 2.5-liter gas direct injection 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $36,780 As tested: $38,555 Overview: There is a lot to like about the fifth-generation, completely redesigned 2023 Kia Sportage. It’s roomy and has a quiet cabin, […]
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2023 Ford Bronco Raptor Edition — Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever
Model tested: 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor Engine: 3-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 418 Torque: 440 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 15/city, 16/highway, 15/combined Base price: $68,500 As tested: $74,425 Overview: The Ford Bronco is one stellar off-road SUV, with a unique look and tons of model choices. It’s also one of the best off-roaders […]
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Staying Safe on the Road When Driving with Distracting Furry Friends
Summer road trip season is in full swing. Whether your vacation plans include national parks, sandy beaches or major metropolises, you may be thinking of bringing the entire family along, even your four-legged companions. While we love having them near, dogs aren’t always safe passengers. A recent poll commissioned by Selective Insurance, a leading home, […]
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Summer Safety Tips for Young Drivers
Many young people who have recently received their driver’s license look forward to getting behind the wheel and driving to visit friends, attend events and travel in general throughout the summer. However, this time of year is when accidents on the road are more likely to occur. The 100 deadliest driving days of the year […]
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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R
Model Tested: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 4×4 Supercrew Engine: 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 10-mpg city,15-mpg highway, 12-mpg combined Base Price: $75,775 As Tested: $111,935 Performance: Incredibly strong, powerful engine Supercharged and inter-cooled Truckloads of torque Wild adjustable exhaust sound levels (4 […]
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2024 Subaru Impreza RS
Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Hatchback Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4-cylinder, 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,885 As Tested: $31,045 Performance: Stiffer chassis than previous models Excellent, fun-to-drive handling Power steering rack from WRX Auto start/stop Legendary Subaru all-wheel […]
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2023 GMC Yukon Denali
Model Tested: 2023 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate Engine: 6.2-liter V-8, 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 14-mpg city,18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $93,255 As Tested: $97,745 Performance: Strong, powerful engine Tons of torque Reasonable fuel economy for its size–our best was 22.2-mpg Very smooth highway […]
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2023 Toyota GR86
Model Tested: 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium 2+2 Coupe 6 Speed Manual Transmission Engine: 2.4-liter flat-4-cylinder, 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $30,500 As Tested: $32,363 Performance: Lively responsive engine Athletic acceleration Excellent 6-speed manual transmission First gear pretty short […]
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2023 Lexus LS 500
Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LS 500 AWD F Sport Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6, 416 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $83,235 As Tested: $88,545 Performance: Impressive twin-turbo V-6 Strong acceleration Small, easy to use shifter Auto park feature Paddle shifters […]