Wheels Reviews
May 17, 2013
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: Great first try
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First the bad news. During a week of mixed driving, the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid did not get its EPA-estimated 47 miles per gallon. Now the good news. It got over 38 miles per gallon and was fun…
May 10, 2013
2013 Infiniti JX35 AWD: Hitting the sweet spot
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With the 2013 JX35 AWD, three is the new two. Or to put it another way, seven is the new five. Which is to say, Infiniti's new midsize crossover is one of a growing number of reasonably-sized…
April 26, 2013
2013 Infiniti M35h: The prestige hybrid
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There’s something very satisfying about driving a luxury sport sedan that gets around 30 miles per gallon. But it’s a little frustrating when the performance is diminished to achieve that…
April 25, 2013
Mudfest 2013 winners announced
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The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been named the 2013 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year by the Northwest Automotive Press Association. The professional automotive writers chose the…
April 19, 2013
2013 GL350BTC: Ultimate safety for seven
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The first time I parked the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec SUV, I almost walked away with the engine running. Yes, it turbocharged diesel 3.0-liter V6 is that quiet. And driving down the road,…
April 12, 2013
2013 Kia Soul: Over the top in a good way
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It’s a good thing the 2013 Kia Soul is so cute and fun to drive, because it’s almost impossible to review objectively. The first challenge is how to describe the boxy hatchback. Is it a car, a…
April 05, 2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: Pumped up competitive crossover
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For 2013, Hyundai has simplified its selection of crossovers. Unfortunately, explaining the simplification gets complicated. Through last year, the South Korean manufacturer offered three…
March 29, 2013
2013 Kia Optima SXL: Midsize marvel
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By now everyone and their mother is aware of Kia’s plan for world domination. When I parked my 2013 Optima SXL during the first day of testing, the attendant said it looked like an Audi. When I…
