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Mercedes-Benz is the King of Certified Pre-Owned Luxury Sales

September 23, 2019 John Coyle

There are plenty of compelling reasons buyers choose to go with a certified pre-owned vehicle as opposed to a new one. After all, the cost savings can be significant, and the warranties often offer the same peace of mind a new vehicle provides. But while COP sales are up overall, strong grown means that Mercedes-Benz is outpacing its competitors in the red-hot luxury segment. According to our friends at Automotive News, in the first half of 2019, the ionic German brand saw its CPO sales jump by 3.6 percent, meaning…

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NWAPA Run to the Sun: Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RF Wins Most Fun Convertible

September 23, 2019October 23, 2019 John Coyle

Are you ready? Because I’m about to blow your mind: the Mazda MX-5 Miata is an amazingly fun car to drive. OK, I understand that’s not exactly breaking news. But it’s been true since the first examples of the plucky little roadster arrived on American shores three decades ago, and at the Northwest Automotive Press Association’s 13th annual Run to the Sun, the latest incarnation proved it’s as true as ever. The Soul Red Crystal version Mazda brought to the event was the RF Club Trim, meaning it featured goodies…

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SEMA Flashback: Off-Road Rigs and Drag Strip Terrors From FCA

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 John Coyle

The 2019 SEMA show runs from November 5th to the 8th, in Las Vegas. We’ll be on the ground with full coverage once the show starts, but until then, check out some of the vehicles were on display last year! One of things that a lot of folks look forward to about SEMA is the chance to check out all the concepts from the Easter Jeep Safari in person, and Ma Mopar didn’t disappoint. While they’re all pretty awesome rigs, we really dig the Wagoneer Roadtrip. This has always been…

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Subaru Outback vs Honda Passport: Video Comparison

September 18, 2019September 19, 2019 John Coyle

This week, it’s Subaru Outback vs Honda Passport! In this corner, we have the Subaru Outback. While it doesn’t looks drastically different, the company’s famous go-anywhere wagon is fully redesigned for 2020. Next, we have the Honda Passport. While the first Passports were rebadged Isuzus, the latest generation is a Honda through and through, and it’s all new for 2019. Both the Subaru and Honda are excellent choices for folks with an active, outdoorsy lifestyle. So let’s take a look at the engines, cabins, infotainment, and price to determine a…

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SEMA Flashback: This Toyota Tundra has a Robotic Pizza Station

September 17, 2019September 19, 2019 Jackie Strada

The 2019 SEMA show runs from November 5th to the 8th, in Las Vegas. We’ll be on the ground with full coverage once the show starts, but until then, check out some of the vehicles were on display last year! Anyone who’s seen Terminator 2: Judgement Day knows it’s only a matter of time before the machines take over. But before humans are forced to cowering in underground bunkers and fighting battalions of mechanized killers, some robots will do nice things — like make pizza! For an example, look no further…