2012 Acura TL
Better, by a nose
Acura's tidied up the 2012 TL in all directions, and reduced the big, silver schnoz to prettier proportions. (By Clifford Atiyeh, Boston Globe)
PETER DEMARCO: WHO TAUGHT YOU TO DRIVE?
Taking on the "Boston Back Door Left"
The term is my own invention, but I can’t think of a better description for a certain illegal driving maneuver I keep seeing.
2011 Dodge Durango
Lost SUV returns as refined crossover
Call it a crossover, an SUV, or what you will, but the new Durango is clearly a contender that should grab sales with its diverse offerings and attention to details. (By Gerry Miles, Boston Globe)
Up close with the 2011 Chrysler 300
Chrysler's 300, the so-called "Baby Bentley" that set a stylish tone for the brand six years ago, is getting the bulk of our attention among all the company's revamped models. (By Bill Griffith, Boston.com)
2010-11 Volkswagen Routan
The also-ran van
The Routan is an unusual union between Volkswagen and Chrysler, and while it's fun to drive, this "German" minivan comes up short. (By Bill Griffith, Boston Globe)
First 911 Speedster comes to Boston
This humpbacked, flame blue Porsche 911 convertible is for the collectors. (By Clifford Atiyeh, Boston.com)
The Benz that finds your friends
Among its many magic tricks, the new Mercedes mbrace app can track the location of another cell phone and route it through the car's navigation system. (By Keith Griffin, Boston.com)
First Boston drive: Chevrolet Volt
The Volt, while pricey and perplexing, is a fascinating design that finally comes to Massachusetts this fall. (By Bill Griffith, Boston Globe)
JOHN PAUL: THE CAR DOCTOR
Spend money on high-quality bulbs
Q. I have noticed that many cars on the road have their headlights out. This is a safety problem since you don’t know if this is a motorcycle or something else coming toward you. Why is this?
2012 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Two for the home team
Two of the best new cars, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Ford Focus, are Detroit's most heartfelt apologies to the American market to date. (By Clifford Atiyeh, Boston Globe)
Luxury reigns at Geneva Auto Show
The show, which runs from March 3-13, offers car enthusiasts the opportunity to see 170 new high-end car models from across the world.
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- 2012 Acura TL
- 2011 Dodge Durango
- 2010-11 Volkswagen Routan
- 2011 Chevrolet Volt
- 2012 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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2012 Acura TL: How do you like me now?
For 2012, Acura scaled down the "power plenum" — their name for that big, silver schnoz across the lineup — and they've tidied up the TL in all directions....
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