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George Kennedy

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.

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2018 Jeep Wrangler Preview

2018 Jeep Wrangler Preview

by George Kennedy

Few modern vehicles have as loyal a following as the Jeep Wrangler. It’s the Wrangler's broad range of capabilities and featu...

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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Preview

2018 Chevrolet Colorado Preview

by George Kennedy

Midsize trucks fill a much needed gap between mundane family cars and larger gas-guzzling pickups. Chief among them is the 20...

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2018 Nissan Versa Preview

2018 Nissan Versa Preview

by George Kennedy

There was once a time when buying a new car on a budget meant giving up some basic amenities, leading to the term “Econo-Box....

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2018 Chevrolet Spark Preview

2018 Chevrolet Spark Preview

by George Kennedy

The 2018 Chevrolet Spark proves that great value can come in small packages. More specifically, it proves that you can get a ...

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Preview

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Preview

by George Kennedy

The Chevrolet Malibu proves that a dependable family sedan doesn’t have to be boring. The midsize Malibu boasts easy-to-use t...

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2018 RAM 3500 Preview

2018 RAM 3500 Preview

by George Kennedy

In the market for a heavy-duty pickup? The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty offers big-rig styling, an imposing front grille, and massive ...

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2018 RAM 2500 Preview

2018 RAM 2500 Preview

by George Kennedy

When drivers need more power and capability than a typical light-duty truck will offer, the Ram 2500 is the heavy-duty workho...

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2018 RAM 1500 Preview

2018 RAM 1500 Preview

by George Kennedy

The Ram 1500 continues as one of the key players in the uber-competitive light-duty pickup truck market. While the Chevy Silv...

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2018 INFINITI Q60 Preview

2018 INFINITI Q60 Preview

by George Kennedy

INFINITI launched the all-new Q60 for the 2017 model year, and this attractive performance-luxury coupe returns for its sopho...

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek Preview

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Preview

by George Kennedy

Subaru rolls out a redesigned second-generation Crosstrek for 2018, with updated styling and a wide range of new features and...

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2018 Hyundai Elantra Preview

2018 Hyundai Elantra Preview

by George Kennedy

Hyundai has made great strides in the past decade to bring its vehicles from underdogs to frontrunners in their respective fi...

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2018 BMW M6 Preview

2018 BMW M6 Preview

by George Kennedy

The BMW M6 is based on the elegant 6 Series Gran Coupe and convertible. It adds a high-powered engine and performance-oriente...

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2018 BMW M4 Preview

2018 BMW M4 Preview

by George Kennedy

The elegant 2-door BMW M4 is the standard by which other high-performance luxury coupes are measured. Brisk acceleration, sha...

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2018 Audi Q7 Preview

2018 Audi Q7 Preview

by George Kennedy

The 2018 Audi Q7 features the sharp styling, composed handling, and cutting-edge technology that’s become synonymous with the...

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Preview

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Preview

by George Kennedy

Within the ranks of Mercedes-Benz sedans, coupes, convertibles, and crossovers, a select few wear the letters “AMG.” As Merce...

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2018 Hyundai Sonata Preview

2018 Hyundai Sonata Preview

by George Kennedy

At one time, Hyundai was a dark horse, with its Sonata playing catch-up to the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. But the Son...

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview

by George Kennedy

Crossovers have become the most hotly competitive segment of the new car market, with automakers from every corner of the ind...

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2017 Dodge Viper Preview

2017 Dodge Viper Preview

by George Kennedy

The modern supercar landscape is a space dominated by exotic materials, efficient yet powerful hybrid powertrains, and advanc...

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2017 Volvo XC60 Preview

2017 Volvo XC60 Preview

by George Kennedy

Crossovers make up the hottest vehicle segment on the market, with every automaker getting in on the popularity of vehicles t...

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2017 Ford Mustang Preview

2017 Ford Mustang Preview

by George Kennedy

It's the quintessential American sports car, having captured the imaginations of generations of motorists. Whether you know y...

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Preview

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Preview

by George Kennedy

The concept of a compact sedan doesn’t always conjure up images of the highest-quality vehicles. In fact, it probably makes m...

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2017 Lexus CT Hybrid Preview

2017 Lexus CT Hybrid Preview

by George Kennedy

It doesn’t look like anything else on the road, and why should it? A hybrid hatchback designed for a new generation of discer...

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2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Preview

2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Preview

by George Kennedy

The Cadillac Escalade represents the height of safety, luxury, and technology among American SUVs. Although it has sometimes ...

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2017 Cadillac Escalade Preview

2017 Cadillac Escalade Preview

by George Kennedy

Is there any vehicle that better encapsulates American exceptionalism than the Cadillac Escalade? It's a rolling manifesto of...

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