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Harold Gunn's Road Tests

Harold tackles the refreshed 2016 GMC Terrain Denali

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(December 1, 2015) GMC has refreshed its popular mid-sized crossover SUV for 2016 with updated front and rear styling and LED running lights on the higher end models such as the Denali that Harold Gunn drove for this quick two-minute overview.

Harold climbs into the Power Wagon for a commanding view of the world

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(November 27, 2015) He's from Texas and he loves trucks. So Harold Gunn must really like the 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. It's definitely a big boy truck. Let's ask Harold what he thinks. Better yet, just click on the video and let Harold tell his side of the story.

Harold spends quality time with the Infiniti Q50

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(November 27, 2015) The Infiniti Q50 has been rated one of the top luxury sedans in its class with a plethora of high-tech electronic and safety features, a muscular V6 engine, quiet interior, and a roomy trunk. The Automotive Reporter's Harold Gunn reports on a 2015 version that he lived with on Texas roads for a week.

Harold gets his kicks from the Challenger R/T Shaker Scat Pact

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(November 8, 2015) Harold Gunn of the Automotive Reporter describes his week behind the wheel of the 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Scat Pack with a hulking 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 under the hood making 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque.

He was impressed with the muscle car's ability to finish off a 0-to-60 run in about 4.5 seconds. And he was impressed by the "Shaker" hood. But we will let him describe that rather unique feature.

Harold gives the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara a spin

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(October 27, 2015) The iconic Jeep Wrangler remains a back-to-basics off-roader that can go anywhere a motorized vehicle can go. It remains one of the most rough-around-the-edges vehicles in the world, but that hasn't stopped Jeep from loading it up with modern creature comforts.

2015 Ford Expedition gets Harold's once-over

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(October 5, 2015) The large Ford Expedition SUV has been undated for 2015 with a new EcoBoost engine, new suspension options and some subtle styling chances. It all adds up to one attractive and very useful people hauler that properly equipped can go just about anywhere.

Harold evaluates the 2015 Lincoln MKC crossover

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(September 24, 2015) Harold Gunn of the Automotive Reporter discovers the charms of the 2015 Lincoln MKC small crossover and gives us a two-minute overview of Lincoln's new entry in the compact luxury segment.

Although based on the Ford Escape, the MKC does a good job differentiating itself from the Ford with its luxury appointments, quiet interior and lusty 2.3-liter turbocharged four cylinder making 285 horsepower.

Harold drives a true luxury hybrid — the Lexus ES 300h

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(September 9, 2015) Not many years ago hybrid vehicles were still somewhat of a novelty. But these days hybrids are popping up at nearly every manufacturer, and the hybrid leader Toyota/Lexus still does the best job of combining performance with frugality.

One example is the Lexus hybrid version of the ES 350. It's tagged the ES 300h and it turns the luxurious ES into a sedan as fuel efficient as any on the road.

Harold drives a Texas-made 2015 Toyota Tacoma

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(August 28, 2015) The Automative Reporter's Harold Gunn discovered why the Toyota Tacoma sells more than half of all mid-sized pickups sold in America while test driving a 2015 pickup for a week.

He admits the all-new 2016 model, which he recently test drove, is a leap forward. But he adds that the 2015 has plenty going for it, and savvy shoppers may find some bargains on 2015 models as the 2016 reaches dealer lots.

Harold spends a thrill-packed week in a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

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(August 23, 2015) The Automotive Reporter's Harold Gunn gets his kicks this week in the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, a 707-horsepower beast that will surely raise your blood pressure — and your insurance premium. But you will have to wait in line to get one because earlier this summer Dodge quite taking orders because of overwhelming demand.