Tim O'Sullivan
An automotive research contributor at CarGurus.
Articles written by this author:

Winter's Coming: 7 Steps to Prepare Your Car for the Cold
by Tim O'Sullivan
Winter’s coming, and that means it’s time to change, or at least check, some of your vehicle’s fluids and parts. Don’t be int...
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6 Key Tips to Teach Your Teen to Drive
by Tim O'Sullivan
The thought of your kid behind the wheel may cause some anxiety. Driving can be dangerous, and it requires plenty of maturity...
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2019 RAM ProMaster Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The ProMaster Cargo van offers a choice between three wheelbase lengths, two roof heights, and three rear-axle ratios. For 20...
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2019 GMC Savana Cargo Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The GMC Savana Cargo van has been helping people get work done for more than 20 years. For 2019, it carries over. The van ...
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2019 GMC Savana Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The GMC Savana carries over for 2019. Its competitors include the Chevrolet Express and the Nissan NV Passenger. The Sava...
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2019 Chevrolet Express Cargo Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
For 2019, the Chevrolet Express Cargo gets a new engine. Competitors include the Nissan NV2500 and the Ram ProMaster. Four...
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2019 FIAT 500X Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Consumers have plenty of options within the compact crossover segment, from luxury options like the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3 to...
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2019 Nissan Kicks Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Nissan introduced the Kicks, a 4-door compact crossover, in 2018. This year, it carries over with a slight decrease in horsep...
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2019 Chevrolet Express Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The full-size Express passenger van, first introduced in 1996, carries over unchanged for 2019. The Express Passenger is o...
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2019 Ford Transit Cargo Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
For 2019, the Ford Transit Cargo gets a few updates. It competes with Ram's ProMaster and the GMC Savana Cargo. New optio...
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2019 Audi RS 3 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The 2019 Audi RS3, a jaunty 4-door that competes with the BMW M2 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45, gets a few updates for 201...
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2019 Audi A5 Sportback Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Audi introduced the A5 Sportback to glowing reviews last year, which makes sense considering its bloodlines. The 5-door is a ...
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2019 Audi S5 Sportback Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
After debuting last year, the S5 Sportback carries over with few changes for 2019. There was no need to change the S5 Sportba...
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2019 Audi S5 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
After getting a total makeover last year with a new powertrain, refreshed exterior design, updated interior and more driver-a...
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2019 Audi A4 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The Audi A4 carries itself with a refined air. The premium 4-door sedan is elegant yet understated, and for 2019 Audi has mad...
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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
With style that exudes sophistication and speed, the four-door Alfa Romeo Giulia has all the hallmarks of its sports car pedi...
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2018 Lexus NX Hybrid Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
There is a lot to like about hybrid SUV offerings from Lexus, so the 2018 Lexus NX 300h changes little. A mid-cycle update ad...
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2018 Lexus NX Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Following a mid-cycle refresh, the 2018 Lexus NX 300 became safer, more comfortable, and grew increasingly stylish. The fi...
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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Looking to save money this year? The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage, starting at $13,395, offers considerable value by delivering out...
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2018 Jaguar F-PACE Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Crossovers usually aim for a combination of comfort, convenience, and cargo capacity, but the British have added elegance to ...
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2018 Toyota Yaris Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
After the addition of an active safety technology suite last year, the Toyota Yaris gets an exterior makeover and some interi...
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2017 Tesla Model X Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
It sounds like a Sphinxian riddle—what’s more efficient than a hybrid, as quick as a sports car, and can carry up to 7 passen...
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2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Nissan knows that Americans crave utility vehicles. The Japanese manufacturer’s best-selling vehicle in the United States is,...
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2017 Audi SQ5 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
If you’re shopping for a crossover that drives like a sports sedan and the 2017 Audi SQ5 catches your eye, jump on it. The SQ...
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