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Inside Story: 2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe



Now into its fifth year since a redesign, the Honda Civic’s interior design is holding up quite well considering the number of new competitors that have come on the market since then, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark.


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Inside Story: 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 – First Look



This week, Michael Clark looks at the Toyota 4Runner, but with a twist: he’s in Colorado, and it’s a U.S. version. He goes above and beyond to provide an overall look, and also point out the differences south of the border.


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Inside Story: 2010 Lincoln MKT AWD EcoBoost



The full-load Colony Park of the Next Generation, the new Lincoln MKT is a big, luxurious family vehicle with three rows of seats. Both first and second row seats have heating and cooling functions, reports Michael Clark.


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Inside Story: 2010 Subaru Legacy PZEV



Highlights of Subaru’s smog-reducing Legacy PZEV sedan include an extra large trunk pass through with the rear seats folded down, steering wheel-mounted shift paddles for its continuously variable transmission, and an engine compartment that’s easily accessible for servicing.


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Inside Story: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO



The new Taurus is a big car with a big trunk, notes interior reviewer Michael Clark. The high performance SHO model has a basket of interior goodies including massaging front seats. His biggest complaint was the poor rear visibility.


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Inside Story: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO



The new Taurus is a big car with a big trunk, notes interior reviewer Michael Clark. The high performance SHO model has a basket of interior goodies including massaging front seats. His biggest complaint was the poor rear visibility.


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Inside Story Flashback: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue – How far have we come?



How does the interior of author Michael Clark’s 23-year-old Chrysler Fifth Avenue compare to modern interiors? Don’t snicker too much! The design and technology may be dated, some features have proven their functionality over the long term.


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Inside Story: 2011 Kia Sorento



The all-new Kia Sorento is well-equipped and well-priced, says interior reviewer Michael Clark. The cabin is roomy and even the available third-row seat is surprisingly comfortable, he reports.


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Inside Story: 2010 Mazda3 GX sedan



The base Mazda3 sedan is well-equipped for the price, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark. Features like tilt and telescoping steering wheel and power windows are standard equipment. The interior is well-designed with plenty of covered storage areas, he notes.


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Inside Story: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ



A more modern and European-inspired cabin than GM interiors of the past, the new Chevy Equinox’s roomy cabin impressed interior reviewer Michael Clark with its many cool and useful features. Criticisms were few.


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