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By Benjamin Preston Apr 30, 2019

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio New Dad Review: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Is a Solid Family Car

Blistering power is good for dad's speed habit, but this compact sedan will do double duty as a stylish family hauler.
By Benjamin Preston Apr 29, 2019

How to Attempt a Cross-Country Record on Three Wheels

Want to double down on the most miserable cross-country driving record ever set? Of course you do.
By Benjamin Preston Apr 22, 2019

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor New Dad Review: Bulging Beast Lets Dad Look Muscular Without Exercising

This desert blasting monster is huge and impractical for most in-town pursuits.
By Benjamin Preston Apr 15, 2019

2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon New Dad Review: The Little Big Man of Off-Road Trucks

The classic Jeep is all about balancing family with unpaved pursuits.
By Benjamin Preston Apr 8, 2019

2019 Ford Fusion Energi New Dad Review: A Sedan With No Trunk Is No Car for Families

Plug-in hybrid efficiency is great, but not if it comes at the expense of things like storage space.
By Benjamin Preston Mar 25, 2019
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2019 Toyota RAV4 New Dad Review: A Crossover That Checks All the Family-Friendly Boxes

Toyota's all-new RAV4 is just right for families who want that every-so-popular crossover body style, but don't want to pay too much. 
By Benjamin Preston Mar 18, 2019
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2019 Toyota Land Cruiser New Dad Review: Big, Capable, and Outdated

Toyota's range-topping SUV has come a long way from its humble roots. But has it come far enough?
By Benjamin Preston Mar 4, 2019

2019 Fiat 500X New Dad Review: A European-Sized Crossover Proves a Delight in Italy

Driving this tiny Italian SUV in its home land reveals it to be capacious enough for European life...if a little too small for American tastes.
By Benjamin Preston Feb 18, 2019

2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 New Dad Review: What Good Is Prestige for Parents Without Space?

The compact Mercedes-Benz C-Class is fancy, but it's just not roomy or utilitarian enough to justify its lofty price to hard-working moms and dads.
By Benjamin Preston Feb 11, 2019
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2019 Subaru Forester New Dad Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Family-Friendly Crossovers

The new Subaru Forester does well by the legacy of Subies past—while adding plenty of 21st Century tech, safety, and quality to the mix. 
By Benjamin Preston Feb 5, 2019

2019 GMC Sierra AT4 New Dad Review: Versatile and Empowering, But Too Much for Suburban Family Duty

The off-road-ready GMC Sierra AT4 would be this dad's perfect pickup truck...if he could have had it 20 years earlier.
By Benjamin Preston Jan 28, 2019
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2019 BMW X4 M40i New Dad Review: Sleek, Speedy, and Slightly Strange

With an M Performance engine and all-wheel-drive, this family hauler also hauls plenty of butt. Ironically, though, it does have a headroom problem.
By Benjamin Preston Jan 21, 2019

2019 Nissan Altima New Dad Review: Turbo Pace and Plenty of Space Make for a Good Family Car

The new Altima makes a strong case for the continued existence of the family sedan. 
By Benjamin Preston Jan 14, 2019

2019 Cadillac XT4 AWD New Dad Review: Nice, but Not German-Luxury-Car Nice

GM's compact luxury crossover is stylish and comfortable, but it's not quite up to the standard set by some of its key foes. 
By Benjamin Preston Jan 7, 2019
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta New Dad Review: This People's Car Is a Solid, Simple, Small Sedan

40 years after its debut, the VW Jetta is still doing what comes naturally: being an inexpensive, high-quality German transportation machine. 
By Benjamin Preston Dec 31, 2018

2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 New Dad Review: The New Baby Benz Doesn't Have Much Space for Baby

The newest Mercedes-Benz sedan is spritely, sultry—and too small for most families.
By Benjamin Preston Dec 24, 2018

2019 Kia Forte New Dad Review: Proof That Parents Don't Have to Suffer for Savings

With new style, plenty of room, and well-equipped models going for around $23,000, the all-new Kia Forte is a sterling bargain for small families.
By Benjamin Preston Dec 17, 2018

2019 Nissan Kicks New Dad Review: A Slow But Stylish Box for the Frugal Family

Feel like teaching your kids to reject the more-is-more mindset of modern-day consumerism? Start by shuttling them around in the Kicks.
By Benjamin Preston Dec 10, 2018

2019 Lexus ES 350 New Dad Review: Smooth Is Good, But Is It Enough to Woo Families Away from SUVs?

Lexus's comfy front-wheel-drive sedan works well as a family hauler. Too bad many parents likely won't give it a look.
By Benjamin Preston Dec 3, 2018

2018 Cadillac XT5 New Dad Review: A Capable Crossover Contender, But Not a Winner

In a tough segment, the XT5 serves well as a family car—but not as well as its German competitors.
By Benjamin Preston Nov 26, 2018

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio New Dad Review: Wild Horses Are Fun, But Not for the Whole Family

Alfa Romeo's 505-horsepower Stelvio Quadrifoglio is capable of both tearing up tracks and carrying kids about...but it's clear which one it likes more.
By Benjamin Preston Nov 12, 2018
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2019 Subaru Ascent New Dad Review: A Secret Minivan for Parents Who Can't Admit They're Not Cool

Don't let the lack of sliding doors fool you: Subaru's new three-row crossover is really just a great version of the ho-hum family hauler.
By Benjamin Preston Nov 5, 2018
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S Coupe New Dad Review: When Lifted Hot Hatch Meets Muscle Car, Fathers Win

Packing a 500-hp V8 with a delightfully beefy torque curve into a tall AWD hatchback, it turns out, creates a great car for dads who love speed.
By Benjamin Preston Oct 29, 2018
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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE New Dad Review: Stylish, But Awfully Small for Family Matters

Hot looks and good handling are big plusses, but the new Corolla hatch is a tight fit for kids and their gear.
By Benjamin Preston Oct 22, 2018
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk New Dad Review: Family Hauler and Drag Strip Monster, All in One

Jeep's 707-horsepower SUV merges Hellcat horsepower and parental practicality into one maniacal package.