
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:
2024 Kia Telluride Preview
by George Kennedy
The Kia Telluride is one of the most popular midsize SUVs on the market today. It heads into the 2024 model year with fresh u...
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2023 Maserati Quattroporte Preview
by George Kennedy
For 2023, the Maserati Quattroporte sport saloon enters its final model year with a V8 engine offering.

2020 Nissan Versa Test Drive Review
by George Kennedy
The new Versa is more expensive than the old one, but it justifies the price with improved infotainment, better safety tech, ...
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2020 Subaru Legacy Test Drive Review
by George Kennedy
The 2020 Legacy delivers efficiency, safety, and all-wheel-drive capability, but it suffers from overcomplicated technology.

2020 Subaru WRX Test Drive Review
by George Kennedy
The WRX blends sensible tech and safety features into an ideal daily driver performance car.
2024 Kia K5 Preview
by George Kennedy
The Kia K5 is a sharp midsize sedan with a decidedly sporty nature. For 2024, Kia makes additional features standard on the G...
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2024 Volvo XC60 Preview
by George Kennedy
The Volvo XC60 gets a new Black Edition, available on the top Ultimate trim, added to the lineup for the 2024 model year.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van Preview
by George Kennedy
The German automaker reworks the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van's engine lineup for 2023 and also updates its AWD system.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Preview
by George Kennedy
The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo van, which combines Mercedes refinement with utility, enters its final model year for 2023.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Preview
by George Kennedy
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a bargain option and underwhelming on many, but not all, fronts. It gets standard AWD for 2...
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2023 Maserati Ghibli Preview
by George Kennedy
The 2023 Maserati Ghibli is an athletic midsize luxury sedan with dynamic handling and Italian styling.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Preview
by George Kennedy
The literal Mercedes-Benz of cargo vans gets a new nine-speed automatic transmission and updated 4Matic AWD for 2023.

2023 Aston Martin DB11 Preview
by George Kennedy
The Aston Martin DB11 gets a new wheel option for 2023, shaving off 33 pounds courtesy of the Vantage F1 Edition.

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Preview
by George Kennedy
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets standard all-wheel drive for the 2023 model year, adding to the crossover's value propositi...
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2023 Lexus LC Preview
by George Kennedy
The 2023 Lexus LC is available as a coupe or a convertible. Either way, it's said to be in its final model year before much-d...
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2023 Lexus LS Hybrid Preview
by George Kennedy
The Lexus LS Hybrid gets new tech and driver-assistance features, including Lexus Advance Drive, for the 2023 model year.

2023 Lexus LX Preview
by George Kennedy
Though it's fresh off a 2022 redesign, the 2023 Lexus LX gets further updates, including a new standard heated steering wheel...
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2023 Jaguar F-Pace Preview
by George Kennedy
The Jaguar F-PACE SUV gets available stop-and-go adaptive cruise control for 2023, and it loses an engine option.

2023 Lexus RC Preview
by George Kennedy
The Lexus RC gets a long-awaited update to its infotainment system for 2023, addressing the major flaw of the luxury coupe's ...
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2023 Lexus UX Preview
by George Kennedy
The Lexus UX subcompact SUV gets improved handling and a new touchscreen for 2023, and Lexus changes the subcompact SUV's lin...
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2023 Lexus NX Preview
by George Kennedy
The 2023 Lexus NX is a nimble compact luxury SUV which comes loaded with helpful technology and standard safety features.

2023 Lexus LS Preview
by George Kennedy
The Lexus LS is the automaker's flagship luxury sedan. For 2023, Lexus gives the LS a much-needed infotainment update.

2023 Lexus LC Hybrid Preview
by George Kennedy
The 2023 Lexus LC Hybrid, or LC 500h Coupe, is in the final model year before a significant infotainment update.

2023 Hyundai Nexo Preview
by George Kennedy
The California-only Hyundai Nexo crossover and its fuel-cell powertrain are back for the 2023 model year.