John Cole
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Venue delivers the style, essentials for an attractive price (opens the original)
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In this politically hyper-saturated time, you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting some politician using “the A-word.” That word is, of course, “affordability.” We’ve kvetched at length in this space about the out-the-door cost of the average new vehicle topping $50,000, an inflationary fact of life for the daily commuter that shows little sign of slowing down. All of which made this week’s tester, a 2026 Hyundai Venue, something of a breath of fresh air. Sporting an everyman-friendly entry-le
Hybrid BMW 550e goes long on tech, performance (opens the original)
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BMW occasionally reminds me of the old saying, “If you’re so smart, why ain’t you rich?” Credit the German company’s reputation for cutting-edge cabin technology that often left me scratching my head and doubting my mental acumen. Then consider that BMWs typically are pricey propositions, requiring owners to have fatter-than-average bankrolls. While going through the steps required to connect my iPhone to the CarPlay app in the 5-Series sedan — a process that occurs almost auto-magically in almo
Palisade Hybrid delivers style, comfort and power (opens the original)
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The first generation of the Hyundai Palisade was a runaway sales hit, to the point that it was easy to imagine the Korean carmaker’s trepidations in approaching a redesign. But time waits for no one, as Mick Jagger sang, and in the dog-eat-dog world of three-row SUVs it’s easy to be left breathing your competitors’ exhaust fumes. Thus we have the all-new 2026 Palisade. We managed to arrange a long-distance shakedown drive to the north woods of Michigan’s lower peninsula behind the wheel of a tri
Car review: Outlander hits a sweet spot for utility and value (opens the original)
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There’s not a more dog-eat-dog automotive segment than the compact sport-utility/crossover, where buyers are presented with a competitive array of all-weather, family-friendly options. It’s a field that’s long been dominated by vehicles like the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Volkswagen Taos and Honda CR-V, with numerous others badges and models all vying for a piece of the action. Count among these the Mitsubishi Outlander, a four-door SUV that boasts three rows of seating, which alone makes it a se
Top-dog Sierra an Ultimate expression of truck-ness (opens the original)
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This is a pickup-truck-drivin’ country, and Jimmy is here for it. The full-size, half-ton truck segment features a capable selection of models from the likes of Ford, GMC, Chevy, Ram and Nissan, all of which aim to tickle the fancy of buyers who want an imposing presence and broad-shouldered towing power along with the usual litany of modern automotive technology. GMC (or “Jimmy,” less formally) is hardly a shrinking violet when it comes to burly and chrome-adorned expressions of truck-ness. Wit
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