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  1. Tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness - East Coast Tester

    Richard Russell

    The rugged-looking and very capable 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness offers more of everything - cladding, height, features and capability.

  2. REVIEW: Hyundai Kona EV builds on a solid foundation | Autofile.ca

    Richard Russell

    The Hyundai Kona EV is a stylish, yet conventional sub-compact crossover that just happens to be fully electric.

  3. Tested: 2021 Toyota Sienna XSE - East Coast Tester

    Richard Russell

    Who knew you could get compact car fuel mileage in a big seven-passenger minivan? The 2021 Toyota Sienna features a hybrid powertrain.

  4. Infiniti Engineering Academy offers chance to work with F1 team | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    I am frequently asked by students, or their parents, how they can get a career in the automobile industry. Many of them want to get involved in the racing world. Those who want to gain access to the highest level of motorsport would be wise to

  5. 2020 Kia Telluride delivers for big families | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    The Telluride is Kia’s largest SUV. The three-row vehicle is capable of seating up to eight people and gives Kia stores an answer for customers looking for a larger SUV than the Sorento. The Telluride will keep them in the Kia

  6. 2019 Mazda3 Sport GT offers class-leading drive dynamics | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    Mazda has a well-earned reputation for producing vehicles that place the emphasis on driving dynamics. For more than 15 years, the Mazda3 has been more rewarding to drive than the rest of the pack, and the last few generations have been a lot

  7. DRIVEN: 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD’s drive dynamics ‘exceptional’ | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    Mid-size family sedan adds AWD to spec sheet

     

  8. 2019 Kia Sorento EX Premium ‘A good-looking, well-equipped family hauler’ | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    I recently had a second opportunity to drive a 2019 Kia Sorento. That opportunity came when I was relegated to the role of passenger due to some surgery. I rarely sit anywhere but behind the steering wheel, so was able to look around — inside

  9. 2020 Hyundai Palisade loads up on content | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    COUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Hyundai has topped off its crossover vehicle lineup with the 2020 three-row Palisade. The largest vehicle ever produced by Hyundai; the Palisade is named after a series of cliffs in California and aimed at consumers

  10. FIRST DRIVE: 2019 Porsche Macan S is ‘a true sport utility vehicle’ | The Chronicle Herald

    Richard Russell

    I’ll bet not many Porsche purchasers had fuel economy at the top of their wish list. I certainly would not have thought of that factor when picking up the 2019 Macan. A week and several hundred kilometres later, I was more than a little

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