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2025 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback, What Makes it Great?
By Shawn Corcoran Over the past decade, the compact hatchback segment in North America has seen some ups and downs. The truth is, your options may be limited, but each one is surprisingly unique. For years, the Honda Civic has been a staple of the compact segment around the world, evolving through the years over…
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2016 Nissan Rogue: Why Do People Love Crossovers?
By Shawn Corcoran With a quick look at any road in any town of any state, it is clear to see what the most popular type of car is in today’s world… the crossover. Personally, I have never seen the appeal of crossovers, they are practical but they have never had the same type of…
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Is the 2013 Mazda3 a Fun Beater?
By Shawn Corcoran Let’s be honest with ourselves: that project car isn’t roadworthy yet, is it? Whether it’s still up on jack stands, or if it’s a case of “what is this week’s issue?” it may be time to face the fact that a cheap, reliable and fuel-efficient beater may be a good idea after…
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2001 Ford Mustang V6, Cheap Fun or Bust?
By Shawn Corcoran Welcome to 2026, where everything comes at a cost, a big one. You want reliability? Speed? Style? Fun? Well pay up because even a used 25-year-old example of the best known V8 pony car can cost a hefty price. So if you want a used Mustang on a budget, you have two…
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2013 Subaru Crosstrek: What Made it so Special?
By Shawn Corcoran Often in our world, cars change from model year to model year. More often than not, cars become vastly different from their original versions. Even most basic commuter crossovers share hardly any similarities to the predecessors from just a decade ago. The same is not true of the Subaru Crosstrek, which seems…
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Review: 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat 4×4
By Shawn Corcoran In the world of full-size pickup trucks, one reigns supreme: the Ford F-Series. For over four decades, the F-Series has been America’s best-selling vehicle. Some outside of the United States may wonder how such a large and seemingly simple vehicle remains so popular, but since the late ‘90s trucks have become well-adjusted…
