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September 21, 2023

Is Toyota Working on a Small Pickup Truck?

Is Toyota Working on a Small Pickup Truck?
With the popularity of small crossover-based pickup trucks like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, it’s only a matter of time before more automakers fill that gap in their lineups.…
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September 17, 2023

2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Review: A Pleasant Plug-in with Plenty of Passenger Space

2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Review: A Pleasant Plug-in with Plenty of Passenger Space
When it comes to compact crossovers, the current generation Hyundai Tucson is one of the best-looking of the bunch. Its got distinctive, modern styling, a pleasingly styled interior, and great cabin space for its size.…
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September 7, 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Is a Station Wagon with Off-Road Abilities

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Is a Station Wagon with Off-Road Abilities
Mercedes-Benz made its E-Class even more compelling by announcing the new 2024 E-Class All-Terrain. This luxury station wagon is ready to conquer everyday driving and rough and rugged trails.…
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September 4, 2023

This Ford Mini Bronco Concept Needs to Be Real

This Ford Mini Bronco Concept Needs to Be Real
If I could buy any new vehicle and put it in my garage today, it would be a 2-door Bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch package. Sadly, that’s not in my current budget.…
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August 31, 2023

2023 Lexus RX 500h F SPORT Performance Review: Shines Like a Copper Penny

2023 Lexus RX 500h F SPORT Performance Review: Shines Like a Copper Penny
The 2023 redesign of the Lexus RX represents the boldest design change in the history of Lexus’ most popular vehicle. Along with its daring new style, the RX has its most potent and dynamic variant, the RX 500h F SPORT Performance.…
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August 29, 2023

Beautiful 2021 McLaren Elva for Sale on eBay

Beautiful 2021 McLaren Elva for Sale on eBay
The 2021 McLaren Elva is an open-top roadster that McLaren made in very limited quantities. While strolling the virtual aisles of eBay, I stumbled onto this rainbow-colored example of the supercar for sale from McLaren Charlotte in North Carolina.…
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August 22, 2023

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Increases Space and Goes AWD

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Increases Space and Goes AWD
The 2-door Mercedes-AMG GT has been one of my favorite sports cars since it first hit the scene in 2014. Now, a decade after its original release, Mercedes has revealed a major redesign for the coupe, with the goal of making it more comfortable on longer road trips while preserving its performance.…
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August 16, 2023

The Porsche 911 S/T Is a 518 Horsepower Purist’s Sports Car with a Hefty Price Tag

The Porsche 911 S/T Is a 518 Horsepower Purist’s Sports Car with a Hefty Price Tag
Over the years, the Porsche 911 has seen many variants, but the 2024 Porsche 911 S/T aims to be the purest and most potent road-going 911 you can buy today.…
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August 10, 2023

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Electric SUV Has More Horsepower than Escalade-V

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Electric SUV Has More Horsepower than Escalade-V
Not long ago, I drove the Cadillac Escalade-V, a $150,000 Escalade with a 682 horsepower V8. Now, Cadillac has revealed a battery-electric version of the full-size SUV called the Escalade IQ, and it can crank out up to 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft.…
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August 6, 2023

2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review: Zesty, Zippy, and Spacious

2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review: Zesty, Zippy, and Spacious
Like most major automakers, Kia sells a variety of SUVs and crossovers to suit different lifestyles and space needs. The 2024 Kia Seltos is about a foot shorter than the Sportage but still seats five comfortably.…
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August 4, 2023

The 1977 Ford-Ghia Megastar Concept Was a Glass Greenhouse on Wheels

The 1977 Ford-Ghia Megastar Concept Was a Glass Greenhouse on Wheels
I have an affinity for the concept cars of the 1970s and early 1980s. In 1977, Ford teamed up with Italian vehicle design and coachbuilder Ghia to create the Megastar, a truly unusual car with a shooting brake profile.…
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August 1, 2023

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns to US with a Hybrid Engine and Lower Base Price

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns to US with a Hybrid Engine and Lower Base Price
After leaving the US market for three years, the Toyota Land Cruiser is back for the 2024 model year. The redesigned model has a bold, squared-off look that pays homage to classic Land Cruisers while giving the SUV a modern drivetrain and technology.…
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July 24, 2023

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Is a Boxy SUV for Adventurous Living

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Is a Boxy SUV for Adventurous Living
Between the Land Rover Defender, Ford Bronco, and Lexus GX550, boxy SUV styling is back in full force. The latest to join the squared-off squad is the new Hyundai Santa Fe.…
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July 16, 2023

2023 Nissan Z Manual Review: A Fun Sports Car for Purists

2023 Nissan Z Manual Review: A Fun Sports Car for Purists
Nissan has been making Z cars for decades, and the 2023 Z builds on that experience, giving drivers a car that is extraordinarily fun to drive, has head-turning looks, and pays tribute to Nissan Z’s heritage.…
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July 14, 2023

The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Is the Stuff That Electric Dreams Are Made of

The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Is the Stuff That Electric Dreams Are Made of
I’ve driven every Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis model that currently rides on Hyundai’s E-GMP EV platform, and they’re consistently great vehicles. Now, the Korean automaker is getting ready to release not only its fastest E-GMP car but the fastest production car it’s ever made.…
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