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Rick Popely

Contributor Rick Popely has covered the auto industry for decades and hosts a weekly online radio show on TalkZone.com.

The 2018 Lexus IS gets a slight power bump for its two available V-6 
 engines, as well as a handful of new features.
All versions of the 2018 Acura RDX come standard with LED headlights, 
 power moonroof and liftgate, heated front seats and push-button start.
Those who are looking for an SUV that emphasizes the sport aspect should 
 check out the Mazda CX-9; here's what's new for 2018.
Hyundai redesigned the Elantra compact sedan last year and expands the 
 lineup for 2018 by adding a new SEL trim level.
The GMC Acadia SUV was redesigned for 2017 with smaller dimensions 
 and updated-but-familiar styling. Not much changes for 2018.
Other than new wheel designs for 2018 on EX and EX-L models, Honda has 
 made no changes to the HR-V SUV for the second year in a row.
The big news for the 2018 Acura MDX three-row luxury SUV is that it gains 
 standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.