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NSJ’s first annual car awards
We’ll leave the 2020 postmortems for another day because I’m here to talk about cars. Namely the first annual North State Journal Car Awards — a slate of our favorite picks in a number of […]
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2020 Ford Ranger: Ford’s mid-sized pickup hits the spot
SAN DIEGO — In 2001, my best friend got a brand-new Ford F-150 as a high school graduation gift (in large part because he scored a full-ride scholarship to college). We spent the whole summer […]
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Fiat Chrysler CEO Manley to run Americas after PSA merger
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley will run operations in the Americas when his company merges with France’s PSA Peugeot early next year. FCA Chairman John Elkann announced Manley’s new post on Friday in […]
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2020 Toyota Highlander: Finally a place to put my phone
SAN DIEGO — There is something incredibly satisfying about having the perfect spot to put something. A place for everything and everything in its place, as the saying goes. I’ve spent the last two days […]
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport: A tale of two Broncos
FRAZIER PARK, California — Fun is often poked at buyers of rugged SUVs like the Mercedes G-Wagon or the Range Rover because they never seem to leave the safety of the pavement at their local […]
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2021 Toyota Venza: A remarkably pleasant two-row crossover
SAN DIEGO — Early this year, I reviewed the Toyota Avalon. That’s the brand’s flagship sedan, with a Lexus-lite design, interior, and drivetrain. It’s the car for people who can afford a Lexus, but know […]
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible: The attainable mid-engined supercar
SAN DIEGO — The Corvette has been a special car. I think it’s partially because it’s always punched a bit above its weight class when it comes to speed and performance, but mostly because it […]
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Lamborghini’s Urus SUV is the best car it has ever sold
SAN DIEGO — When buying a supercar, personality matters. In the same way that the breed of dog you own reflects on the type of person you are, a supercar brand says a lot. Buy […]
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Chevy’s first modern EV remains a top pick
SAN DIEGO — Southern California is the electric car capital of America. Thanks to sky-high gasoline prices, enticing state-level tax incentives, a free pass to for EV drivers to travel solo in SoCal’s ubiquitous carpool […]
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2021 Lexus LC convertible: For a blast to Vegas, this impeccable droptop is a safe bet
LAS VEGAS — There’s something special about an early morning road trip departure. The air is cool, there isn’t much traffic about, and the day is full of possibility. This is even more the case […]