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Nicole Wakelin

An automotive research contributor at CarGurus.

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2017 Kia Soul EV Preview

2017 Kia Soul EV Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The all-electric Kia Soul EV was first introduced in 2015, following the regular Soul’s 2014 redesign. This quirky 5-door, 5-...

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2017 Kia Optima Preview

2017 Kia Optima Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Kia Optima received a redesign for 2016, so it carries over into 2017 with only a few minor changes. This 5-passenger mid...

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2017 Volvo V60 Preview

2017 Volvo V60 Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The V60 is Volvo’s smallest wagon—and it’s nothing like the boxy ones of old. Today’s V60 more closely resembles the attracti...

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2017 Honda Odyssey Preview

2017 Honda Odyssey Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

Honda’s popular Odyssey minivan, now in its fourth generation, will likely disappear next year to be replaced by a new model—...

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2017 Kia Rio5 Preview

2017 Kia Rio5 Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

Much like its 4-door sibling, the 5-door 2017 Kia Rio5 is a carryover from last year. The only notable changes for this model...

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2017 Kia Rio Preview

2017 Kia Rio Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The 2017 Kia Rio carries over from last year with only minor changes. The LX trim is now available in Signal Red and Aurora B...

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2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Preview

2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

Some cars do nothing more than get the job done—they take you where you need to go but aren’t much more than boxes of metal w...

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2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost Preview

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

First launched in 2009, the Rolls-Royce Ghost was designed to appeal to a younger generation of society’s rich and powerful e...

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Preview

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers all the luxury and capability of the larger Range Rover in a smaller package, making ...

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Preview

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

Over its 46-year history, the Land Rover Range Rover earned a reputation as a capable and luxurious full-size SUV packed with...

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2017 Lexus GS Hybrid Preview

2017 Lexus GS Hybrid Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Lexus GS 450h got refreshed just last year, so there are no major changes in store for the 2017 model of this sporty luxu...

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2017 Honda HR-V Preview

2017 Honda HR-V Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Honda HR-V was new for 2016, so this year's model is a carryover. It sees only the addition of Luna Silver metallic paint...

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2017 Lexus RX Hybrid Preview

2017 Lexus RX Hybrid Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Lexus RX was all-new for 2016 with a complete redesign, so 2017 sees a continuation of that model. The RX 450h is the hyb...

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2017 Lexus RX Preview

2017 Lexus RX Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Lexus RX was all-new for 2016, so there won’t be significant changes for the 2017 model year. The RX 350 is the base trim...

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2017 BMW i3 Preview

2017 BMW i3 Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

You can usually identify a BMW at a glance based on its kidney-shaped grille and overall styling. That all changed when the G...

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2017 Genesis G80 Preview

2017 Genesis G80 Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

Along with the G90, the 2017 Genesis G80 marks not just the debut of a new car but of an entirely new brand. Genesis is now H...

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2017 Hyundai Tucson Preview

2017 Hyundai Tucson Preview

by Nicole Wakelin

The Hyundai Tucson was all-new for 2016, with updated styling, more interior room, and new powertrains, so there aren’t any b...

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2017 Ford Edge Test Drive Review

2017 Ford Edge Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

If you’re looking for a dramatic, eye-catching crossover, Ford's Edge won’t fit the bill. It’s sleek and attractive, but not ...

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2017 Mazda MAZDA3 Test Drive Review

2017 Mazda MAZDA3 Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

For 2017, the Mazda3 gets its first real update since this generation debuted back in 2013. Design changes inside and out and...

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2017 Chrysler 300 Test Drive Review

2017 Chrysler 300 Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

The Chrysler 300 full-size sedan has luxury appeal. It received its last major refresh back in 2015, so changes this year are...

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2017 Dodge Durango Test Drive Review

2017 Dodge Durango Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

The Dodge Durango is a full-size SUV with room for up to 7 passengers and serious towing capability. It can tow up to 7,400 p...

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2017 Ford Escape Test Drive Review

2017 Ford Escape Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

The 2017 Ford Escape gets a facelift as well as interior enhancements that make it more functional and more user-friendly. Th...

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2016 Nissan Sentra Test Drive Review

2016 Nissan Sentra Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

This year's Nissan Sentra gets a refresh that includes updated styling and new infotainment features.

2016 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

2016 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

by Nicole Wakelin

The 2016 Honda Odyssey is the gold standard in family haulers. It might not have been the first minivan, but its comfort, fea...

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