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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 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Test Drive Review

2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Amidst the crossover craze, the Golf SportWagen is poised to deliver just as much capability and a surprising amount of car f...

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2016 RAM 1500 Test Drive Review

2016 RAM 1500 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Ram’s new Limited trim raises the bar for luxury pickups, while the EcoDiesel V6 could be the perfect blend of grunt and util...

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2016 Ford Focus Test Drive Review

2016 Ford Focus Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 2016 Ford Focus has improved in some key areas for 2016, but it’s still not perfect. It retains the title of America’s Be...

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2016 Jeep Compass Test Drive Review

2016 Jeep Compass Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Compass shows its age in many ways, but Jeep has managed to keep this crossover competent in the red-hot CUV segment.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Test Drive Review

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Chevy packs the new Camaro with updated looks, a better interior, and the latest infotainment tech. It doesn't try to live up...

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Test Drive Review

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

It's handsome, has a stout diesel engine, and is incredibly versatile, but is the 2016 Chevy Colorado worth its price tag?

2016 Cadillac CTS Test Drive Review

2016 Cadillac CTS Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 2016 CTS looks like the car that debuted in 2014, but some key updates make it more powerful and more tech-savvy and give...

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2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Drive Review

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

A hybrid drivetrain in a crossover SUV proves you can have your cake and eat it, too.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Test Drive Review

2015 Hyundai Genesis Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Genesis' new suspension is able to sop up bumps in the road without any sacrifice to its composed handling. It will dispe...

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2014 Toyota Prius c Test Drive Review

2014 Toyota Prius c Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Prius C is a more affordable, more city-friendly means of staying within the Prius family. The “C” in the name stands for...

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2014 Toyota Highlander Test Drive Review

2014 Toyota Highlander Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

[T]he Highlander is just as capable and competent running to the corner store as it is running up to the mountains for the we...

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2014 INFINITI Q60 Test Drive Review

2014 INFINITI Q60 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

If you enjoy spirited driving and want that ride in the form of a competent daily driver, the Q60 is the ideal coupe that doe...

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2014 BMW X5 Test Drive Review

2014 BMW X5 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The X5's 4.4-liter twin-turbo powerplant makes 445 hp and an asphalt-churning 480 pound-feet of torque. Zero-to-60 is achieve...

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2014 Toyota Tundra Test Drive Review

2014 Toyota Tundra Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The engineers that worked on the third-generation Tundra must have spent time around American trucks or all rented a condo to...

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2014 Lexus ES 350 Test Drive Review

2014 Lexus ES 350 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

[T]he ES sops up bumps and potholes, but delivers a responsive drive, providing tight handling without shaking free any loose...

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2014 Toyota 4Runner Test Drive Review

2014 Toyota 4Runner Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

[F]or those who seek a rugged vehicle that's as good in the mountains as it is on the freeway, the 4Runner is like a lumberja...

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2014 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

2014 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The Passat is built at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, facility and designed with American buyers in mind—that means spa...

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2014 BMW 4 Series Test Drive Review

2014 BMW 4 Series Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 4 Series, specifically the 428i, should be on anyone’s short list for a sporty daily driver that is as fun to drive as it...

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2014 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2014 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

One hundred thirty-two horsepower may not seem like a lot, but the tuning of the engine and mapping of the CVT work well to g...

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2014 Dodge Charger Test Drive Review

2014 Dodge Charger Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 under the hood is an award-winning powerplant that's able to get all 3,964 pounds of the Charger m...

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Truck owners don’t want or need something that is too loud or ostentatious. Understated confidence is far more becoming on a ...

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2014 INFINITI Q50 Test Drive Review

2014 INFINITI Q50 Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

With the Q50, all three of Infiniti’s latest major campaigns (naming, styling and tech) converge in one aggressive and smart ...

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2014 Subaru Forester Test Drive Review

2014 Subaru Forester Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

In the middle of the storm, when others were indoors, the Forester logged mile after mile without a fuss. Its all-wheel drive...

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2014 Kia Soul Test Drive Review

2014 Kia Soul Test Drive Review

by George Kennedy

Kia's Soul is a compact hatch with the tech to make it useful for drivers of any age, but it's particularly rewarding for you...

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