Category Archives: AutoPilot

2015 Chevrolet Trax – May 26, 2014 AutoPilot

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Could it be that Chevrolet experienced an epiphany in finally deciding to offer its size-small Trax to U.S. buyers?
Or is it that GM’s “bowtie” division is covetous of Buick’s recent success with its own Trax-based Encore model? Whatever the reason, the vehicle is no longer just for Canadians, Australians or Russians.

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2015 Volkswagen Golf – May 19, 2014 AutoPilot

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Name your need and Volkswagen can likely serve up just the right Golf.
The seventh-generation of VW’s small hatchback really does have what it takes, whether that means carrying you great distances on a single tank of fuel, hauling your personal effects to college or on camping trips, or allowing you to zip through traffic on your way to work, Speed Racer-style.

 

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2015 Cadillac Escalade – May 12, 2014 AutoPilot

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For those who enjoy living – and driving – large, Cadillac offers the ultimate juggernaut.

The new Texas-built Escalade and extended-length Escalade ESV continue under the sport utility vehicle umbrella, yet they remain more like luxury staterooms or penthouses on wheels.

In the Escalade’s case, first class combines maximum comfort and performance, along with rugged all-road capability that it shares with General Motors’ less expensive Chevrolet…

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2015 Ford Focus – April 28 2014 AutoPilot

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Looks can be deceiving, but it’s no lie that the 2015 Ford Focus makes a strong styling statement and backs that up with equally impressive comfort, roominess, safety and fuel efficiency.
Credit the Focus and its smaller Fiesta sibling for leading the way back for Ford in North America. These are cars that European buyers have enjoyed thrashing for years.

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2015 Subaru WRX STI – April 21 2014 AutoPilot

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The WRX STI’s continued existence confirms that Subaru’s somewhat conservative image is at least partly a myth.
The rally-racer-inspired model is an integral member of the automaker’s performance lineup that includes the lower-echelon WRX and the BRZ sport coupe. All three mix it up in dealer showrooms alongside more mainstream Legacys, Outbacks and Imprezas.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class – April 7 2014 AutoPilot

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Mercedes-Benz traditionally caters to its financially comfortable clientele with some deliciously desirable machinery. But in North America, the automaker is making an equally strong pitch to a younger, less-affluent audience by introducing the 2015 GLA wagon. It’s a companion model to the coupe-like 2014 CLA sedan that resides at the lower-priced and fuel-frugal end of the market.

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2015 BMW 2-series Coupe – March 24, 2014 AutoPilot

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BMW knows exactly how to position its latest 2-series Coupe.
A photo on the automaker’s Web site shows the car running neck and neck with the iconic 2002 coupe that was produced from 1968-’76. It’s a comparison worth pondering as the 2002 was a benchmark sporty car – a pure one at that – for the company.

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2015 Hyundai Genesis – March 17, 2014 AutoPilot

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In the beginning, Hyundai was focused on building small, inexpensive cars for the masses. Now the Korea-based automaker’s offerings span nearly every niche, from entry-level basic to imposing luxo-cruisers.

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe – March 10, 2014 AutoPilot

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Honestly, when was the last time you heard the term “sport utility vehicle” bandied about? It likely has been a while, since not many are being made anymore. Still, there are a few hanging on, including the full-size Tahoe and its super-size Suburban relation.

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2014 Mini Cooper – March 3, 2014 AutoPilot

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Some cars can make you smile, whether you’re behind the wheel, riding as a passenger, or watching them drive down the street.
Since its 2002 model-year arrival, the Mini Cooper has enjoyed a growing number of admirers, due in no small part to the Mini brand adding more and more models.

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