Auto Reviews by Local Expert Jim MacPherson

Chrysler 300 S I fell for the current iteration of the Chrysler 300 when it was first introduced as a 2005 model. It was far from perfect, but was roomy,...	Mazda CX-5 In Japan, the numbers four and nine are considered unlucky. Their pronunciation coincides with unpleasant – even fatal – events....	Audi A8 The more you spend for a car, the more you get. The problem is that each additional dollar you spend returns less in the way of...
Subaru Forester Never underestimate the loyalty and devotion of Subaru owners. That’s the message that comes through loud and clear in the face of...	Infiniti M35H Some people question the logic of adding a fuel-saving, gasoline-electric drivetrain to a high-priced luxury car. Are buyers with pockets...	Toyota Avalon Hybrid If you thought of the Toyota Avalon as a luxury sedan for the frugal, you wouldn’t be far off the mark. For years, the Avalon has...
Lexus ES 350 If recent Lexus review cars are any indication, the brand is undergoing a subtle, but significant, transformation. While prior models...	Ford C-Max “The size is right,” said one mother of two in an impromptu parking lot encounter with this week’s review vehicle, the...	BMW X1 It’s getting harder and harder to define many of today’s cars. Consider the new BMW X1. The “X” designation suggests...

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