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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.

Articles written by this author:

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Test Drive Review

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Alfa Romeo has built an SUV that drives like a sports sedan, but it has a long way to go to improve user experience.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan pivots mainstream, adding 58 percent more cargo space. But it also loses some of what once made it...

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2018 Kia Stinger Test Drive Review

2018 Kia Stinger Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The debuting 2018 Stinger proves Kia can manufacture an upscale performance car.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

2017 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 doesn’t seek to conquer the entire compact crossover market—it simply wants to carve out its own niche as...

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2018 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review

2018 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The F-150 is smart, nimble, efficient and sophisticated. Some trucks do a better job owning the luxury niche, but the F-150 i...

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2018 Toyota C-HR Test Drive Review

2018 Toyota C-HR Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

A subcompact SUV should offer some utility, but the C-HR lacks a few key features. Can its driving dynamics make up for it?

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive Review

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

None of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s rivals offer the option of coupe or power retractable hardtop. Not the Subaru BRZ or Toyo...

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2017 RAM 2500 Test Drive Review

2017 RAM 2500 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 2017 Ram 2500 is a modern truck, ready for far more than towing and hauling.

2017 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

2017 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Toyota's 2017 Camry is a far cry from a cookie-cutter family sedan.

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Test Drive Review

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Nissan's Pathfinder bridges the gap between minivans and more rugged 4x4s, doing family-hauling duty and offering all-wheel-d...

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2017 INFINITI QX60 Test Drive Review

2017 INFINITI QX60 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Some shoppers pay more to get more space. Others seek out premium features and technology. The 2017 INFINITI QX60 offers both...

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2017 FIAT 124 Spider Test Drive Review

2017 FIAT 124 Spider Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The anatomy of this spider is far more interesting—and fun—than anything you dissected in high school biology class.

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Test Drive Review

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Honda says its best Accord is the hybrid. Does that ring true for you?

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Grand Cherokee lineup is broad enough to encompass luxury as well as the rugged capabilities for which Jeep is known.

2017 Genesis G90 Test Drive Review

2017 Genesis G90 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

A new brand in the luxury segment makes a splash, but is it enough for you to give up the traditional luxury names?

2017 Kia Sportage Test Drive Review

2017 Kia Sportage Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Crossovers can be sensible and practical (read: boring). Happily, the Kia Sportage is among the crossovers that know how to h...

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2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Test Drive Review

2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Strength in heavy-duty trucks has never been as smart as it is in a Ford 2017 Super Duty.

2017 INFINITI QX30 Test Drive Review

2017 INFINITI QX30 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

This hatchback might be in denial of the fact that it's actually a wagon, but it's still plenty fun to drive.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Test Drive Review

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

A new name ushers in a new era for Chrysler minivans. Is the Pacifica enough to make owning a van cool?

2016 BMW M2 Test Drive Review

2016 BMW M2 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The new BMW M2 will put a smile on your face for what it is, but also for what it isn’t: another bloated SUV wearing an M bad...

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2017 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

2017 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

A whole new design inside and out as well as a focus on technology, efficiency, and safety have brought the Elantra to the fr...

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2016 Mazda CX-9 Test Drive Review

2016 Mazda CX-9 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Mazda’s large SUV punches above its weight, sharing more at times with upmarket SUVs.

2016 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

2016 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Does the new Prius “shatter expectations” as Toyota boasts? More important, does it retain its vaunted hybrid crown?

2016 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2016 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Toyota Corolla is facing its strongest competition to date, but it has some tricks up its sleeve for 2016 that continue t...

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