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Autos archive for Jan. 1, 2018
FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2018
MONDAY, OCT. 1, 2018
Gas-powered or hybrid, Honda Accord tops the family sedan pack
For some automakers, the rise of the crossover has meant the death of sedans. Most notably, Ford and Fiat Chrysler have signaled their plans to slash their sedan lineups. It’s a different story at Honda. As sedan sales slump elsewhere, its two mainline sedans —…
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28, 2018
The need for sleep
Good sleep habits consist of a regular bedtime with no television or other electronics in the bedroom and no caffeine after lunch.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 23, 2018
2018 Toyota 4Runner: Old warrior still wins fresh fans
Toyota’s 4Runner is one of a handful of true sport-utes still plying America’s byways. The 4Runner is a throwback, a reminder of an era before the time that crossovers rose up to bring the mighty breed to its knees. Unlike a sedan-based crossover, the midsize...
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 2018
Leave ownership to someone else
57 percent of urban dwellers said private vehicle ownership is not necessary to get where they want to go.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16, 2018
Daring styling belies Lexus RC 300's elegant cabin, comfortable ride
In 2014, Lexus slipped an audacious new coupe into its lineup. The RC represents Lexus’s debut in the luxury coupe segment, which was then experiencing a growth spurt. It’s a small but richly populated cohort, with players from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Infiniti. Stylish, luxurious...
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2018
The speed habit
There is no shortage of drivers who have a speed habit
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9, 2018
2019 Kia Sorento goes all in on three-row seating
Having shouldered its way into the fraternity of mainstream automakers, Kia is acting like one. For four consecutive years, the upstart Korean company has earned the No. One spot among non-premium makers in J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study (fewest quality problems in the first 100…
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7, 2018
A little knowledge can help
Most respondents said they feel intimidated when they deal with a mechanic.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 2, 2018
Mazda6 delights the senses, satisfies the urge to drive
My introduction to a test car usually takes place on the dirt road that separates our house from the highway below. You learn a lot about a car that way. You learn which colors look best under a layer of dust. And you learn which...
FRIDAY, AUG. 31, 2018
Parking lot mayhem
With improved decorum, we could reduce some of the parking lot angst.
SUNDAY, AUG. 26, 2018
Acura's third-gen RDX luxury-performance crossover hits new highs
When it launched the RDX compact crossover in 2006, Acura paved the way for the coming wave of small luxury CUVs. But, while the RDX anticipated the Next Big Thing, its taut suspension and peaky turbocharged four-cylinder engine limited its appeal largely to enthusiasts. In...
FRIDAY, AUG. 24, 2018
A shameful distinction
…Spokane was listed in the number four spot.
SUNDAY, AUG. 19, 2018
Fourth-generation Toyota Prius still reigns supreme
Gas-electric hybrids account for a tiny fraction of U.S. auto sales, but automakers aren’t backing off. Every year, it seems, some new hybrid debuts, and companies like Honda and Volvo have announced aggressive new electrification strategies. Toyota was an early leader in the movement. It...
FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 2018
Driver assist still needs driver
… vehicle driver assist systems are not dependable substitutes for human drivers.
SUNDAY, AUG. 12, 2018
Does Volvo’s new XC60 compact crossover merit a trip to the wet side?
Here in the S-R Auto pages, we tend to focus our efforts on vehicles that are locally available. Every now and again, though, we set the locals-only embargo aside. Today is one of those days. On a recent family visit to Wisconsin, we were given...
FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 2018
Car departure
A few years ago, vehicle sales in United States were divided equally between cars and trucks.
SUNDAY, AUG. 5, 2018
2018 updates sharpen focus of Lexus NX 300 compact crossover
When an automotive segment catches fire, buyers win big. Take the superheated — and super-profitable — subcompact luxury crossover segment, where a batch of high-profile players are duking it out. Inevitably, the segment has become a hotbed of innovation. Lexus joined the fray in 2015…
FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 2018
Exposure to random traffic
Mere exposure to traffic reminds us of the dangers inherent within it.
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018
Third time’s the charm for Honda’s Insight hybrid
From my perch in the Peanut Gallery, it’s easy to suggest that the 2019 Honda Insight is the Insight Honda should have been building all along. Insight has been Honda’s pure-hybrid play since its 1999 debut. However, both of its earlier iterations were prematurely discontinued…
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018
What about natural gas?
So why has it not proliferated for motor vehicle propulsion?
SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018
With its all-new X2, BMW defies logic once again
Ten years ago, I stood next to a racetrack, awaiting my turn to take the wheel of an odd-looking crossover from BMW. Based on the midsize X5, the 2008 X6 luxury crossover felt right at home on the track, but just seemed wrong somehow. Its...
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018
Traffic stop behavior
A traffic stop by an officer of the law may happen to any motorist on any day.
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018
2018 Ford Mustang GT: Even muscle cars can enjoy second lives
n 2015, Ford upended decades of Mustang tradition when it planted the pony car on a modern, all-independent suspension. Shed of its solid rear axle, the Mustang grew more refined, comfortable and capable. Ride quality made major gains and, for the first time, the Mustang…
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
Driving well takes effort
Human error is the main factor in over 60% of accidents.
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