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VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Crushes Overall Record

Volkswagen Motorsports is very happy right now because its electric I.D. R Pikes Peak racing car piloted by driver Romain Dumas not only dominated the entire field at this year’s running of the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb,…

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2019 Hyundai Kona Review: A Lime Green Crossover with a Twist

The first time we saw the Hyundai Kona, it was being revealed at the LA Auto Show, and while some applauded the automaker’s investment, many people really didn’t know what to think of it. America’s small CUV segment…

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2019 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Minuscule Price Bump

Subaru has confirmed the pricing on the 2019 Crosstrek line, and it’s just barely more expensive than the outgoing version. The base model increased in price by $100 for 2019, and startsat $22,870 including the destination charge and…

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YES! Mazda Confirms MX-5 Power Increase for the US

After all the rumors have been flying about a power bump for the 2019 Mazda MX-5, Mazda has finally confirmed it is true. The 2019 MX-5 will have a 181hp, 151 lb-ft of torque 2.0_liter SKYACTIV-G engine under…

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2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: Return of the Happy Snappy Hatchback

I’m not going to bang the gavel and proclaim that the Hyundai Veloster is the right option for everyone shopping the sub-compact sport hatch segment, but I will admit that I have long had a soft spot for…

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Ford and John Cena Settle Ford GT Resale Lawsuit

Ford was having none of wrestling superstar John Cena selling off his 2017 Liquid Blue Ford GT ahead of the 24-month period the automaker stipulated in its buyers’ contracts. Ford originally went after Cena looking for $75,000 in…

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2019 Jaguar I-PACE First Drive Review: Electric Dreams Come True

Tesla, there’s a killer cat about to pounce and a stomp on your tail, and it’s called the Jaguar I-PACE. The Coventry car builder’s first ever pure-electric ride is a fantastic entry into the fledgling luxury EV space,…

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Ferrari 488 Pista “Piloti Ferrari” is a Racers-only Special Edition

We have seen the Ferrari 488 Pista a few times, and if you ask me, it’s one of the sexiest cars Ferrari has ever made. Now, the Italian exotic car maker has announced a special edition of the…

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Bentley Bentayga Ready to Roll for Pikes Peak

Bentley has announced that its Bentayga SUV is ready to take on Pikes Peak this weekend, looking to smash the SUV record in the event. Since the vehicle is entered in the production class, only minimal changes were…

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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT Review: The Road Well Traveled

The first Mitsubishi that I ever came into close contact with was my dad’s Colt hatchback. Rebadged as a Dodge, the five-door was a daily-driven delight. With a manual gearbox, stellar fuel economy, room aplenty for baby seats,…

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2019 MX-5 Power Bump All But Certain

Mazda MX-5 fans can rejoice, according to an early Japanese review it looks like the 2019 MX-5 will be getting that power increase to 181 hp we first heard about in March. The car as it is now…

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Toyota GR Super Sport Concept: LMP1 Tech for the Street

Since 2016, Toyota has been running its TS050 hybrid LMP1 race car at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now, Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division is showing off a concept car they say will use the same drivetrain,…

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Aston Martin Rapide AMR is Four-Doors of V12 Zoom

Aston Martin has pulled the wraps of the most rapid Rapide it has ever made. The four-door Rapide AMR car has a 6.0L V12 under the hood that makes 595 hp and 465 lb-ft. of torque. That is…

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