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  • Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2023 Edition

    Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2023 Edition

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    As with last year, some of the press vehicles I drove this year went without a written review (though we did cover them on The Off the Road Again Podcast). Yet these cars, trucks, and SUVs are still worth mentioning, so this post covers them in short format. In chronological order from least to most…

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  • 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD: Review

    2024 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD: Review

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    I’ll start this review with some trivia, did you know that the Hyundai Kona is called the Hyundai Kauai in Portugal? Isn’t that interesting, makes you wonder what Kona means in Portuguese? Oh, I’ve just googled it and now know that it means…lady parts! Wow, this is off to a strange start. With all that…

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  • 2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus: Review

    2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus: Review

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    First of all, Happy Holidays Hoons! I hope the season has been good to you so far. I feel like Santa Claus would look good in Soul Red Crystal Metallic, so it was with that in mind that I got started with this latest review. I last reviewed the Mazda CX-50 in June of 2022…

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  • 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X AEV Quick Review: Big, bad, overkill

    2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X AEV Quick Review: Big, bad, overkill

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    GM seems to be all-in on off-roader pickups these days. Its Colorado ZR2 trim spilled over to the Silverado ZR2, then to the 2500HD models, and over to GMC’s Canyon and Sierra trucks. But it’s getting to be absolute overkill: GM’s flagship off-road-focused pickup truck, the 2024 Sierra 2500HD AT4X AEV, has a hood that…

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  • 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Quick Review: decent truck, mediocre tow rig

    2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Quick Review: decent truck, mediocre tow rig

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    The new generation of Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon debuted to much applause, if not for being a solid midsize pickup in of itself than for being a huge step forward from the outgoing generation which had been on sale in North America since the 2015 model year. As a fan of the class in…

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  • 2024 Lexus TX 350: Review

    2024 Lexus TX 350: Review

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    The three-row SUV segment has been known to absolutely print money for automakers, which makes it a bit of a surprise that Toyota hasn’t built more under the Lexus badge. Sure, the big truck-like options like the GX and LX have had that option for some time, and they did cram a 3rd row into…

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  • What’s the Difference Between the Lexus TX and the Toyota Grand Highlander?

    What’s the Difference Between the Lexus TX and the Toyota Grand Highlander?

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    Recently, Toyota introduced two new vehicles – the Grand Highlander and the Lexus TX. The Grand Highlander is a slightly longer version of the venerable Highlander, the vehicle that so many have settled for because the significantly more functional Sienna minivan doesn’t match their desirable lifestyles. The Lexus TX is a more opulent version of…

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  • 2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country 3.0L Duramax Review: A sublime family road tripper

    2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country 3.0L Duramax Review: A sublime family road tripper

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    The Chevrolet Suburban is a staple of the American road trip. Usually seen packed to the gills with both people and luggage, Chevy’s full-size, long wheelbase SUV is a go-to for families looking to go places or even just carry their kids. The brand and model have come a long way, and the High Country…

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  • Acura Integra Type S – The Enthusiast’s Sedan

    Acura Integra Type S – The Enthusiast’s Sedan

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    The Acura Integra Type S is a 320-hp sports sedan that’s built for daily-duty greatness. It’s a blast on a curvy road, but also comfortable and enjoyable for the drive to and from work. It’s a great dual-natured machine. [Disclaimer: Acura tossed me the keys to the Type S and included a tank of fuel.]

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  • 2023 Honda Civic Type R: Review

    2023 Honda Civic Type R: Review

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    Loving a car during a weeklong press loan is one thing, loving it once it’s in your driveway is another. I absolutely adored the new Civic Si when I first drove it last summer. However, six months later I bought one and it just didn’t align to my newly changed lifestyle, so I sold it…

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