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2011 Ford Edge – More than a simple refresh crossover

Ford used the Chicago Auto Show as its venue for the 2011 Ford Edge, putting on stage a new car with revised exterior styling and a host of new technologies. This new crossover is much more than a simple refresh, like most mid-cycle refreshes, the new Edge update starts with a nose job. Every panel up front is new: hood, fenders, grille, and fascia. Underneath that new hood, this vehicle will have a selection of two new engines and one updated unit. The new base engine will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected EcoBoost four-cylinder. Mid-level SEL models will get the 3.5-liter V-6 from the previous Edge. The new Edge features MyFord Touch, an interface composed of read more..»

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2010 Honda CR-V – The best compact SUV with aerodynamic shape

The CR-V provides many of the favorable aspects of a car and an SUV in a stylish, yet highly functional and capable vehicle. For 2010, the new vehicle Honda CRV represents an even better value with significant upgrades throughout the vehicle. Exterior styling enhancements include a freshened front fascia with a new grille and bumper design, a re-sculpted hood, and a new rear bumper shape. Interior improvements focus on new features and functionality. This SUV car is available in both front-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations, each with a choice of three trim levels: LX, EX and EX-L. All trim levels are powered by read more..»

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2010 Hyundai Tucson – Latest generation of hyundai’s popular CUVs

The Hyundai Tucson is the smallest CUV in the Hyundai lineup, like the Sonata, the Tucson is powered exclusively by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder Theta engine that cranks out 176 horsepower. In addition to the 2.4-liter engine, Hyundai will introduce an even more fuel efficient Blue model for the 2011 model year equipped with a Theta II 2.0-liter engine. The latest Tucson comes standard with an eight-way adjustable driver seat, the steering wheel is also adjustable to maximize comfort and driving ergonomics. Enhancements such as read more..»

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2010 Nissan Maxima – One of the most fun to drive cars in the class

The Maxima is one of the best-engineered front-drive sporty sedans available, from the accurate, quick steering to the engine power to the remarkably good performance of the CVT. The 2010 Maxima features a low, squared-off grill, swept-back, split headlamps and an aggressively curvy rear end. Its interior clearly draws inspiration from the Infiniti M35 and M45 sedans. The new Maxima’s suspension was tuned on read more..»