Tim O'Sullivan
An automotive research contributor at CarGurus.
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2016 Honda CR-V Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
While shopping for a compact SUV, you might be distracted by models with off-road capability, a more upscale interior, or ext...
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2016 Toyota Prius Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Icons, almost by definition, don’t change. Except in this case. The Prius has certainly become an icon for the green movement...
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2016 Nissan Frontier Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
If there’s something to be said for consistency, you might say it about the 2016 Nissan Frontier. This midsize pickup has bee...
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2016 Nissan Rogue Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
As it turns out, superb fuel efficiency and a well-built, comfortable cabin are high priorities for compact SUV buyers. Those...
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2016 BMW X6 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Maybe you don’t want--or need--a boxy-looking SUV and the maximum cargo capacity that a boxy shape provides. If what you’re l...
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2016 Bentley Flying Spur Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
If you have a $200,000 car budget, your choices aren't exactly limited. But if you’re searching for the extreme end of elegan...
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2016 Bentley Continental GTC Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
If you’re interested in a top-down road tour, few if any vehicles can make it as grand as the 2016 Bentley Continental GTC ca...
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2016 BMW X5 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
You might think it’s a lot for a midsize crossover to offer superb handling, a luxurious cabin, sure-footed all-wheel drive, ...
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2016 Volvo V60 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Don’t confuse the 2016 Volvo V60 with the Volvo wagons of the past. Gone are the boxy lines and plodding driving experience. ...
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2016 Volvo S80 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Now in the 11th and final year of its second generation life cycle, the 2016 Volvo S80 is very much a known entity. The big f...
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2016 BMW 7 Series Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The 2016 BMW 7 Series begins a new generation for the flagship luxury sedan from Munich. Critics of the current model (and th...
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2016 Volvo S60 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
It got a facelift in 2014, became more fuel efficient in 2015, and now for 2016 the Volvo S60 has grown a few inches. These c...
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2016 Ferrari 488 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The (horse) power-hungry elite have gotten their way, again. Ferrari has been turbocharged. The new 2016 Ferrari 488 has tw...
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2016 Audi S3 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
It’s a premium brand without an ultra-premium price tag. It’s compact without being undersized. It has slick touches without ...
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2016 Porsche Macan Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
From the rear it looks like other compact crossovers, until you get to the double dual exhaust pipes. That’s the first clue t...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Mercedes-Benz is creating an all-new E-Class as we speak. Chances are good that its fifth-generation redesign will be wonderf...
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2016 Audi Q5 Hybrid Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
It’s no secret that the rise in popularity of SUVs has been driven by years of complaints about minivans. The 2016 Audi Q5 Hy...
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2016 Audi SQ5 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The supercharged Audi SQ5 was already quick, especially for an SUV with 57.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats...
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2016 Audi Q5 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
The second-generation Audi Q5 will arrive this year, but the popular SUV won’t be arriving from Ingolstadt, Germany, anymore....
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2016 Audi A7 Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Beneath the elegant curve of its coupe-like silhouette, the restyled and updated 2016 Audi A7 mixes the ride of a luxury seda...
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2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Back in 2005, the Lexus RX became the first luxury crossover with an available hybrid powertrain. Ever since then, Lexus has ...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
Mercedes-Benz calls it a coupe. Critics label it a sedan with coupe-like design. Either way, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class...
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2015 Porsche Cayman Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
After a redesign last year, the 2015 Porsche Cayman returns with few changes, which will delight sports car devotees. The mid...
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2015 BMW 6 Series Preview
by Tim O'Sullivan
There's plenty of substance to the 2015 BMW 6 Series, but it's style that distinguishes these driving machines. The most stri...
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