
George Kennedy
From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.
Articles written by this author:

2021 Toyota Sequoia Test Drive Review
by George Kennedy
Though it's aging, the Sequoia has legit capability, and Toyota has kept it modern in the right places.

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Preview
by George Kennedy
The Mitsubishi Outlander is known as a value-oriented SUV option, but its 2024 lineup does have a broad variety of trims and ...
Read more2024 BMW X5 Preview
by George Kennedy
The BMW X5 gets a styling update for the 2024 model year, as well as new infotainment and driver-assistance tech.

2020 Buick Encore GX Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The Encore GX is incrementally more spacious, more upscale, and more powerful. It finally gives Buick a subcompact SUV worth ...
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2020 BMW 2 Series Review
by George Kennedy
The addition of the Gran Coupe dramatically changes the identity of the 2 Series, and not always for the better.

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Review and Video
by George Kennedy
A comfortable and functional interior, the latest technology, and an athletic, refined ride help the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta re...
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2019 Nissan Kicks Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The Kicks is efficient and affordable, but Nissan's corner-cutting keeps it from being truly versatile.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The RAV4 is one of the cornerstones of the small SUV market. For 2019, it gets bold new styling, new tech, and even a bit of ...
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2020 BMW 8 Series Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The BMW 8 Series has the performance to thrill and a comfortable interior to make it a fantastic high-end road-trip vehicle.

2019 Volvo S60 Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The 2019 Volvo S60 packages athleticism and beauty in a competitive small luxury sedan.

2019 Mazda MAZDA3 Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The new Mazda3 has redefined what a small car can be. It’s upscale, refined, and truly athletic… even if it’s not always the ...
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2019 Subaru Forester Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The 2019 Subaru Forester continues to set the curve in a segment it helped make popular more than 20 years ago.

2020 Acura RDX Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The RDX leads all other compact luxury crossovers in value, but you'll have to learn to deal with its clunky infotainment sys...
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2019 Volvo XC40 Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The XC40 captures the style and sophistication of Volvo’s flagship vehicles and scales it down to the more affordable subcomp...
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2019 Toyota 4Runner Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The Toyota 4Runner goes places most cars dare not venture. And with a fully enclosed cabin, it offers more comfort than its m...
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2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Review
by George Kennedy
The Giulia builds on a fun-to-drive platform with updated infotainment and driver assistance features.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The Crosstrek Hybrid is a more capable plug-in crossover than its rivals, even if it falls short on EV range and cargo space.

2019 Subaru Ascent Review and Video
by George Kennedy
With the Ascent, Subaru customers finally have a high-tech, capable, and safe 3-row SUV they won't outgrow.

2019 Nissan Altima Review and Video
by George Kennedy
Nissan's Altima has catapulted from an also-ran among sedans to one of the current segment leaders.

2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Review and Video
by George Kennedy
Ample cargo space and a truly engaging driving experience make the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen a legitimate alternative to the...
Read more2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Preview
by George Kennedy
The GMC Sierra 1500 gets new available features for 2024, and the diesel engine becomes standard on the AT4X trim.
2024 BMW M3 Preview
by George Kennedy
The BMW M3 is the quintessential high-performance luxury sedan. For 2024, BMW unleashes the new M3 CS.

2020 Ford Escape Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The 2020 Ford Escape raises the bar for the small SUV with impressive tech, performance, and cabin quality.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review and Video
by George Kennedy
The new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD proves positively how good at seemingly everything trucks have become. But is it worth its...
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