Mazda’s smallest vehicle, the CX-3 subcompact crossover, is getting a refresh for the 2019 model year. Visually, you’d be hard-pressed to tell what changed, and that’s because not much did. The grille now has slats that are grouped in pairs, and the rear taillights have been redesigned. But there are a number of changes aside […]
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2018 Hyundai i30 N Driven: The Precursor to the Veloster N Prizes Character Over Refinement
-We can’t tell you what the new Hyundai Veloster N is like to drive yet, but we have sampled its more symmetrical four-door sibling, the Europe-market i30 N. It is both the first product from Hyundai’s N performance division and a preview of the mechanical package that buyers in the United States will experience in […]
2018 Hyundai Accent Driven: A Pleasing Refinement of an Entry-Level Contender
– Since 1994 when it arrived, more than 1.2 million copies of the Hyundai Accent have been sold here in the United States, with the company gradually refining and improving its entry-level subcompact through four generations. While its exterior dimensions and price point pit it against the Toyota Yaris iA, the fifth-generation 2018 Accent’s 104 […]
2018 Toyota Avalon in Depth: Lexus Refinement Without the Expense
– The Toyota Avalon offers luxury features with a near-luxury price tag. This full-size cruiser delivers upscale features by the trunk load, offers a spacious and well-built cabin, and provides exceptional long-distance comfort. The only thing that’s missing is a Lexus badge where the Toyota emblem now lives. A 3.5-liter V-6 provides adequate power for […]
2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport Tested: Who Needs Refinement When You’ve Got Excitement?
– The Cadillac CTS V-Sport has been one of our favorite sports sedans for years now, having racked up three 10Best Cars trophies since it first arrived in 2014. The CTS didn’t make the cut this year, but, seeing as we don’t separate our annual award into categories, it wasn’t because a hotter new sports […]
The 2018 Subaru Legacy offers horsepower, refinement, and bird knowledge
One of the few cars debuting next week at the Chicago Auto Show is the 2018 Subaru Legacy. The updated model benefits from visual tweaks, a more comfortable cabin, and additional tech features — including one that teaches passengers about birds. The 2018 Legacy looks sportier than the outgoing 2017 model. It sports sharper-looking headlights with […]