George Straton

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An automotive enthusiast since an orange toy VW Beetle ended up in his playpen and following him everywhere, George Straton has been chief editor at ChicagoNow.com/Drive-He-Said automotive lifestyle blog since 2010. In 2017 George established Roadblazing.com, dedicated to accurate automotive reviews, news and road trip stories. George is a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association and the Phoenix Automotive Press Association. George also happens to be an attorney and Loyola University of Chicago Ramblers fan. Present ride: 2022 Mazda 3 Turbo AWD Hatchback.

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2017 Kia Soul Exclaim Turbo – Quick Review

(Contributing Editor: Susan Frissell, Women With Wheels.com) On a roll Korean automaker Kia has effectively used a hip-hopping Hamster family to push its SOUL to small...

2017 GMC Acadia All Terrain – Quick Review

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2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – Quick Review, Video

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2017 Kia Sportage SX Turbo AWD – Quick Review

(Contributing Editor: Susan Frissell, Women With Wheels.com) When you're hot, you're hot. Korean brand Kia is currently sizzling. Last year it sold 600,000 vehicles in the U.S....

2016 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4×4 Lariat – Review

(NOTE: This review has been UPDATED with CORRECTIONS since original publication.) Last year, Ford re-designed its 35 year strong top-selling F-150 half-ton pick-up truck around an...