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We closed last month's Nissan Altima update by saying "the Altima's sales results prove that the approach is working well." That turned out to be an understatement, as the model leap-frogged the Camry as the best-selling car for the month of March. According to Ward's Automotive Group, it was only the second time that the Altima has ever been at the top of the monthly car-sales numbers, whereas the Camry has been the best-seller 139 times since 1980 and the Honda Accord has achieved that status 90 times.

Before the Four Seasons CX-5 left our care for good, copy editor Rusty Blackwell and graphic designer John Kalmar took the little blue crossover on two last road trips -- the former to Traverse City and the latter to Grand Rapids.

Since the Acura dealership replaced our ILX’s rear dampers last month, the suspension feels significantly softer. “I’m delighted to experience the ILX with a functional rear suspension,” says senior editor Phil Floraday. “No more harsh impacts from the back end.”