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2016 Lincoln MKC Review

Lincoln Corsair Chris Chase -
Compact, athletic, and luxurious - we review the 2016 Lincoln MKC 2.0 AWD crossover. A look at interior, pros & cons, performance & more.

First Drive: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Amee Reehal -
Toyota gives its top-selling compact RAV4 a facelift for 2016, and adds new hybrid with standard AWD. Our full review of performance & cabin.

Hyundai Reveals Tucson “Adventuremobile” for the Serious Off-Roaders

Chris Chase -
Hyundai and California tuner John Pangilinan reveal a 2016 Tucson-based concept dubbed the 'Adventuremobile' fitted with some serious off-road accessories.

2017 Porsche Macan GTS Gains More Power & Improved Performance

Porsche Macan TL Staff -
Porsche's compact crossover with the GTS badge gains even more horsepower, a reengineered chassis, reinforced brakes, and exterior accents in high-gloss black.

Here’s What Audi’s Electric E-Tron Crossover Looked Like in Concept Form in 2015

Electric & Hybrid Chris Chase -
Not content to let the Tesla Model X have the electric crossover buyer all to itself, the E-Tron Quattro concept previews a production model.

Kia Debuts the Boldly Redesigned 2016 Sportage in Frankfurt

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
Shopping for a used 2016 Kia Sportage? Here's a closer look at the redesigned & refined compact CUV, including new interior features & tech.

Closer look at Jaguar’s first production SUV: the 2017 F-Pace

Chris Chase -
Jaguar introduced its F-Pace by putting it through a real-world loop-the-loop. Here's closer look at designer Ian McCallum's new creation.

2015 Lincoln MKC Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Chris Chase -
We put Lincoln's compact luxury crossover to the test. Full review of the 2015 MKC including interior, performance, pros & cons & specs.

2015 Lexus NX 200T Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Kelly Taylor -
We review the 2015 Lexus NX 200T - the luxury compact SUV boasting the first ever Lexus with a Turbo.

2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Review

Jeep Cherokee Chris Chase -
The Trailhawk sports aggressive looks and off-road ability, but don't expect fantastic look and feel from its interior finishings.
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