2018 Kia Rio Driving Impressions
We spend a week in the all-new 2018 Kia Rio – the smallest and least expensive offering from the Korean manufacturer – and come away appreciating its improved ride, quieter cabin, and cleaner lines. At the same time, the base model offers a dearth of power features, upper trims are pricey for the class, while passing at highway speeds requires some forethought.
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2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid Driving Impressions
The all-new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid gets a crisp new design, improved fuel economy, and an abundance of active safety features. But its lower seat height may lack appeal in a market that's shifting to crossovers, while the SE trim is not what we'd call "sporty."
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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback First Drive
At the Midwest Automotive Media Association's Spring Rally earlier this year, we were able to secure some seat time in the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and came away thinking that although it still isn't exactly sporty, it's more fun to drive than any Corolla model in at least the last ten years.
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2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD Driving Impressions
Four years into its model cycle, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 receives a number of interior and exterior updates, more standard safety features, a slight increase in horsepower, and improved fuel economy.
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