Chrysler’s 2017 Pacifica Hybrid minivan tests at 84 mpg

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Chrysler’s 2017 Pacifica Hybrid minivan tests at 84 mpg

Eight months after rolling out the all-new Pacifica minivan, Chrysler has raised the bar by presenting a plug-in…

New Mazda3 is a solid bargain, just don’t get distracted inside

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New Mazda3 is a solid bargain, just don’t get distracted inside

The 2017 model of the well-received Mazda3 compact started arriving at dealerships about two months ago, fresh from…

Rejuvenated Acura MDX has clean, if not-normal, look

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Rejuvenated Acura MDX has clean, if not-normal, look

Acura’s MDX premium midsize SUV, completely remodeled for the 2014 model year, has been rejuvenated for 2017. Noticeable…

Putting Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Pathfinder through their paces

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Putting Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Pathfinder through their paces

May 27, 2016: My nephew Jesse, who lives in Arizona, stands near the California town of Campo near…

Subaru Forester is a Pacific Northwest darling for good reason

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Subaru Forester is a Pacific Northwest darling for good reason

The Pacific Northwest is a major market for the Subaru Forester. The reasons are obvious but I’ll go…

Mazda’s CX-3 is sporty, spirited and small

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Mazda’s CX-3 is sporty, spirited and small

Mazda’s CX-3 is a brand new offering in the burgeoning subcompact crossover SUV category. Snazzy exterior design, affordable…

Finding driving gold in the Ford Explorer Platinum

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Finding driving gold in the Ford Explorer Platinum

I took possession of the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum at Sea-Tac Airport late in the evening after a…