2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo
You’ve got to wonder about GM’s rollout of their all-new Malibu. They started last winter by introducing the Malibu Eco on its own and waited to market the rest of the non-hybrid lineup until this fall. In a segment where…
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
And that aspiration is tougher than ever. With so much good product in this segment it’s ultimately the customer who wins. But when you dissect them carefully there are some notable distinctions. So here we are with Nissan’s go-getter, the…
2013 Volvo S80 T6 AWD Platinum
As Volvo continues to search for its identity amidst corporate leadership differences, the company’s lineup is in need of a full reboot. This second generation S80, the company’s flagship, dates back to 2007. Which is why I wasn’t expecting the…
2013 Lexus RX 450h
Lexus struck gold when it released the first RX in the late 90’s, pioneering the small, luxury SUV segment…and to this day it remains their best-selling vehicle by almost a 2-to-1 margin. The hybrid version came along in 2005 and…
2013 Kia Sportage EX AWD
The Sportage is fighting a tough battle in a hotly contested small CUV segment, featuring heavy hitters such as the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape. And so far, the Sportage hasn’t taken off like some other Kia vehicles. Sales languish…