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July 7, 2023

Toyota Virtual Factory Tour Shows How They Make New Cars

Toyota Virtual Factory Tour Shows How They Make New Cars
Thanks to my job, I’ve been fortunate to experience a few behind-the-scenes factory tours to see how automakers build cars. They usually won’t let me film because they don’t want trade secrets leaking out.…
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July 3, 2023

2024 Nissan NISMO Z Burns Rubber in Teaser Video

2024 Nissan NISMO Z Burns Rubber in Teaser Video
I’ve been lucky enough to spend some time behind the wheel of the Nissan Z in both automatic and manual versions. With prices starting at just over $40,000, it’s one of my favorite entry-level sports cars.…
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July 2, 2023

Concepts from Future Past: Autobianchi Runabout

Concepts from Future Past: Autobianchi Runabout
Revealed at the 1969 Turin Motor Show, Bertone showed off this wild ride which looks a bit like what might have happened if Speed Racer’s Mach 5 mated with a powerboat.…
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July 1, 2023

Oh What a Feeling to Watch These 1980s Toyota Celica Commercials

Oh What a Feeling to Watch These 1980s Toyota Celica Commercials
The classic Toyota Celica is still beloved by car enthusiasts today. The sports coupe went through many iterations during its 45-year run, but all of them were desireable in one way or another.…
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June 25, 2023

2023 Infiniti QX50 Sport Review: More Smooth Than Sporty

2023 Infiniti QX50 Sport Review: More Smooth Than Sporty
Infiniti knows how to make stylish vehicles, and the QX50 Sport does a good job of looking the part of a sporty crossover. While it has the elements you’d expect in a sport trim, those don’t carry over to its performance.…
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June 21, 2023

Toyota Announces 2024 GR Supra, GR86, and GR Corolla Special Editions

Toyota Announces 2024 GR Supra, GR86, and GR Corolla Special Editions
Toyota continues to invest heavily in its series of Gazoo Racing-inspired sports cars, and that’s something to get excited about. Today, Toyota revealed three special edition GR cars for the 2024 model year.…
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June 18, 2023

Is the Volvo EX30 the Best Small EV? Check the Price, Specs, and Horsepower

Is the Volvo EX30 the Best Small EV? Check the Price, Specs, and Horsepower
When it comes to getting around crowded city streets, parallel parking, and moving through traffic jams, a smaller vehicle is usually better. The new Volvo EX30 is the smallest crossover they’re making, and it runs on pure electric power, making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to operate than conventionally-fueled cars.…
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June 11, 2023

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Review: Still a Great Family SUV

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Review: Still a Great Family SUV
It’s been a few years since I’ve been behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander, and with the market for 3-row SUVs getting even more crowded since its 2020 redesign, does the Highlander still hold up as one of the best family-friendly vehicles you can buy?…
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June 8, 2023

2024 Lexus GX and TX Revealed at Lexus #DoubleFeature

2024 Lexus GX and TX Revealed at Lexus #DoubleFeature
Lexus invited me down to Austin, Texas, for the reveal of two new SUVs for the 2024 model year. The GX 550 represents a complete redesign of the current GX 460, riding on a new platform with a new powertrain and a new off-road focus.…
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June 5, 2023

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz 3-Row EV Makes Minivans Cool Again in America

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz 3-Row EV Makes Minivans Cool Again in America
The Volkswagen Type 2 microbus (aka Kombi, aka Samba) is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made. Not long ago, the German automaker showed off the ID.Buzz…
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June 1, 2023

The Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs from the 2023 MAMA Rally

The Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs from the 2023 MAMA Rally
Every spring, the members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association gather in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, to test out the latest and greatest vehicles in various driving environments.…
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May 25, 2023

The Apocalypse 4×4 Super Truck Is Ready for the Zombie Uprising

The Apocalypse 4×4 Super Truck Is Ready for the Zombie Uprising
Apocalypse Manufacturing is known for making incredibly rugged and tough-looking pickup trucks and SUVs that look ready to take on the end of the world. Their beastly creations include the Juggernaut 6×6 and the Dark Horse 6×6 Bronco.…
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May 18, 2023

2024 Toyota Tacoma Specs, Engine, Features, and Design Revealed

2024 Toyota Tacoma Specs, Engine, Features, and Design Revealed
It’s been a while since Toyota revamped its Tacoma pickup truck. That’s all changed with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, a top-to-bottom redesign, from its frame to its body to its interior to its powertrains.…
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May 15, 2023

Ford Ranger Raptor: The Truck’s Top Features

Ford Ranger Raptor: The Truck’s Top Features
When it comes to pickup trucks, bigger isn’t always better. For those who don’t need to haul large loads or tow heavy trailers, the Ford Ranger Raptor is an ideally-sized pickup truck.…
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May 14, 2023

Living the Life Electric with the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Living the Life Electric with the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Not long ago, I spent some time driving the Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid. But that time, I didn’t get much time to test its pure-electric drive mode.…
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