Category Archives: AutoPilot

2015 Kia K900. – Feb. 24, 2014 AutoPilot

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It takes superb style, impressive content and plenty of chutzpah (subbing in for brand cachet) to take on Lexus, BMW, Audi, Jaguar and other upscale types.

Hyundai fearlessly jumped into the premium pool when it launched the Equus sedan back in 2012 and now the Kia division follows suit with the 2015 K900.

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2015 Volvo V60 – Feb. 17, 2014 AutoPilot

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Station wagons have been around for decades, but perhaps no other brand is more identified with this form of transportation than Volvo. That’s what makes the 2015 V60 T5 Sportswagon such an important addition to the Sweden-based (and Geely of China-owned) fleet.

 

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2015 Nissan Rogue – Feb. 10, 2014 AutoPilot

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It’s cold out here. Like, 15 below, with blowing snow and darkening skies in the heart of Quebec’s Laurentian mountains just north of Montreal. And here we are, sampling Nissan’s 2014 Rogue compact wagon.

 

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2015 Subaru WRX – Feb. 2, 2014 AutoPilot

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Compact sedans appeal to a buyer’s practical nature. But in the WRX’s case, the appeal includes a lively powerplant, four-seasons driving competency plus sporty suspension and steering components that effectively manage the snakiest of paved and unpaved roadways.

 

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2014 Toyota Tundra – Jan 27, 2014 AutoPilot

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A truck that’s styled in California, engineered in Michigan and assembled in Texas sounds as North American as any pickup on the road. The fact that the 2014 Tundra wears a Toyota badge should be of little consequence in the global scheme of things. Ultimately all that really matters is…

 

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2015 Lincoln MKC – Jan 20, 2014 AutoPilot

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Audi is fueling the small-sedan craze with the next-generation A3 and the timing couldn’t be better.

Big-luxury-car buyers, it seems, are finally discovering what many people have known for years: that driving small sedans can be lots of fun, especially when they come with plenty of amenities and are more cost- and fuel-efficient.

 

 

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2015 Audi A3 – Jan 13, 2014 AutoPilot

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Audi is fueling the small-sedan craze with the next-generation A3 and the timing couldn’t be better.

Big-luxury-car buyers, it seems, are finally discovering what many people have known for years: that driving small sedans can be lots of fun, especially when they come with plenty of amenities and are more cost- and fuel-efficient.

 

 

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu – Jan 6 AutoPilot

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What a difference a year can make, especially for the Chevrolet Malibu. After just one season, Chevrolet shifted into rapid-response mode in sprucing up its mid-size sedan. The resulting effort should make the car more competitive with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Mazda6, et al.

 

 

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2014 Toyota Highlander – Dec 30 AutoPilot

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If you’re wondering why minivan sales have been in steady freefall for the past few years, it’s partially because of vehicles such as the Toyota Highlander.

 

 

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2014 Jeep Patriot – Dec 23 AutoPilot

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It’s hard to believe, but some Jeep fans are unhappy that Chrysler has applied the Cherokee label to a much sleeker 2014 version that in no way resembles the previous decades-old design. For these folks, the one-word response is “Patriot”.

 

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