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2004 Toyota Prius

December 1st, 2003 No comments

        Just in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, here’s some news: Toyota is selling an all-new Prius hybrid.
But, since you obviously aren’t hiding in a cave on the Afghan-Pakistani border, you probably already know that the Prius is more popular than Patrick Stewart at a convention of Star Trek geeks. It’s the darling of environmentalist Hollywood and the recipient of dozens of design and engineering awards. Read more…

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2004 Acura RSX

November 14th, 2003 No comments

        When Acura introduced the RSX in 2001 as a replacement for the aging Integra, it was a knockout. Read more…

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2004 Honda Accord Coupe

November 4th, 2003 No comments

     Honda’s previous-generation Accord was nearly faultless, as far as four-door cars go.
     It had a quiet ride, magnificent engine, comfortable cabin, and affordable price, so we couldn’t find anything to complain about — except, perhaps, that it was a dull, bread-and-butter family sedan. So what could make it better? Read more…

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2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali

October 10th, 2003 No comments

    Call it the new American dream machine.
   
GMC’s Yukon XL Denali is today’s pinnacle of American style and luxury, not unlike Detroit’s classic family cruisers from the 1950s that were slathered in chrome, decked with tail fins and packed with the latest goodies. Read more…

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2003 Cadillac CTS

October 2nd, 2003 No comments

     For decades, Cadillac called itself “The Standard of the World,” and it wasn’t an exaggeration. Technical innovations, elegant styling and sophisticated refinement made it the best car company on the planet — hands down — in the early part of the 20th century. Nothing else came close. Read more…

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK

September 20th, 2003 No comments

     Want a Mercedes CL-class dream coupe but don’t want to pay $100,000 for one? Then take a close look at the CLK. Read more…

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

August 27th, 2003 No comments

Kompress This

     Let me start off on a good foot. Mercedes deserves credit for having the initiative to produce a model at a price range that is accessible to a larger crowd. Granted, the C230 Kompressor costs about as much as a mid to full-size domestic product will. However, for $25K, you can have the Mercedes name along with the attention to detail and engineering that goes along with it. Read more…

2003 Buick Rendezvous

August 22nd, 2003 No comments

     When it comes to midsize luxury SUVs, it seems imports get all the glory. Read more…

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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

August 5th, 2003 No comments

     It’s easy to make a tough SUV for off-road driving. And it’s a piece of cake to make one comfortable like a sedan when it’s on pavement. Read more…

2003 Ford Expedition

August 2nd, 2003 No comments

     Judging from its slightly revamped exterior, you might think little has changed on the 2003 Ford Expedition. Read more…

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