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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:

2016 Subaru BRZ Preview

2016 Subaru BRZ Preview

by George Kennedy

In recent years, the automotive industry has been in a crisis. Cars are safer, more efficient, and more powerful than ever, n...

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2016 Cadillac CT6 Preview

2016 Cadillac CT6 Preview

by George Kennedy

Cadillac is undergoing a complete rejuvenation. Well, maybe more like a shot in the arm. The true metamorphosis occurred in t...

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2016 Toyota Prius v Preview

2016 Toyota Prius v Preview

by George Kennedy

Certain brands become such a standard-bearer for their genre or market that their name comes to represent that segment as a w...

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2016 Ferrari California Preview

2016 Ferrari California Preview

by George Kennedy

Few brands, automotive or otherwise, command the sort of recognition and gravitas that Ferrari does. The automaker truly has ...

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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preview

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preview

by George Kennedy

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has grown from the German automaker's entry-level car to a matured, handsome 5-passenger executive ...

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2016 Honda Accord Coupe Preview

2016 Honda Accord Coupe Preview

by George Kennedy

Personal luxury is a concept that sometimes feels lost in the age of carpooling and ride-sharing. But while cars like the Acu...

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2016 BMW 4 Series Preview

2016 BMW 4 Series Preview

by George Kennedy

Driving a performance sedan is the perfect compromise between the thrill of driving and everyday practicality, but it’s just ...

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2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Preview

2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Preview

by George Kennedy

The spectrum of luxury automakers runs from the comfort minded to the performance oriented. BMW has long prided itself on lea...

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2016 BMW 5 Series Preview

2016 BMW 5 Series Preview

by George Kennedy

Within the BMW sedan lineup, prospective buyers have something of a “Goldilocks” scenario. On the one end you have the hard-d...

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2016 BMW 3 Series Preview

2016 BMW 3 Series Preview

by George Kennedy

BMW has clung to its slogan “The Ultimate Driving Machine,” even as that definition has changed through the years. Once consi...

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2014 Lexus ES Test Drive Review

2014 Lexus ES Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The ES sops up bumps and potholes, but delivers a responsive drive, providing tight handling without shaking free any loose f...

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2017 Lexus ES Hybrid Test Drive Review

2017 Lexus ES Hybrid Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Lexus’s slogan for the ES Hybrid is “Efficiency without compromise,” but what if the car they started with is compromised?

2021 Chevrolet Trax Test Drive Review

2021 Chevrolet Trax Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

An affordable but ultimately uncompetitive subcompact.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Overview

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Overview

by George Kennedy

A heavy-duty work truck you can use for daily duty.

2021 Jeep Renegade Test Drive Review

2021 Jeep Renegade Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

A subcompact crossover with on- and off-road capability.

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Test Drive Review

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The new CLA-Class (and its price tag) disprove the notion that "subcompact" means "budget."

2020 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Toyota Prius continues to be a leader among hybrids with versatility, technology, and an available all-wheel-drive varian...

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2020 Toyota Sienna Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota Sienna Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Sienna proves that spacious and versatile minivans will outlast the current reign of image-forward crossovers.

2020 Toyota Supra Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota Supra Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Supra returns with better performance than ever before, but it leans heavily on BMW for everything but its exterior styli...

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2021 Kia Stinger Overview

2021 Kia Stinger Overview

by George Kennedy

Long known for value, Kia shows off its sporty side with the Stinger.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Overview

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Overview

by George Kennedy

The Range Rover Sport is equally happy on pavement or dirt.

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Overview

by George Kennedy

It may be small, but the CLA is worthy of the Mercedes-Benz badge.

2021 BMW X3 Overview

2021 BMW X3 Overview

by George Kennedy

The popular BMW X3 checks all the boxes for a compact luxury SUV.

2021 Nissan Murano Overview

2021 Nissan Murano Overview

by George Kennedy

Despite its age, the Murano remains a solid midsize SUV choice.

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