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January 9, 2020

Fixing the Pontiac Aztek

Fixing the Pontiac Aztek
The much-derided Pontial Aztek sits atop many lists for being the ugliest car ever produced. And while it might have had some redeeming qualities, its exterior design most certainly was not one of them.…
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January 1, 2020

VW Bids Farewell to the Beetle with a Moving Animated Tribute

VW Bids Farewell to the Beetle with a Moving Animated Tribute
After 81 years, the Volkswagen Beetle is no longer being made. First built in 1938, the Type 1 Beetle largely unchanged until 2003, when the “New Beetle” made its debut, and then changing one final time for its third generation in 2011.…
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December 19, 2019

2020 Toyota Highlander First Drive Review: A Handsome and Efficient Daily Driver

2020 Toyota Highlander First Drive Review: A Handsome and Efficient Daily Driver
If you go back in the rewind machine to 2001, most of the SUVs on the market were rugged, body-on-frame models which drove much more like trucks than like cars.…
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November 26, 2019

2019 Audi Q8 Review: A Refined and Modern SUV

2019 Audi Q8 Review: A Refined and Modern SUV
I’m the opposite of a trendsetter or even a trend-follower. Heck, I still wear flannel shirts as if Nirvana was about to top the charts again (if only).…
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November 24, 2019

Lexus UX 300e: Company’s First EV Bound for China, Europe, Japan

Lexus UX 300e: Company’s First EV Bound for China, Europe, Japan
Coming fresh off of the LA Auto Show, much of the talk has been about electrification of vehicles. Just about every automaker showed up with electric drivetrains in some form, whether hybrid, PHEV, or 100% battery-powered.…
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November 19, 2019

The 2021 RAV4 Prime Is a 302 Horsepower AWD Plug-in Hybrid That Gets 90 MPGe

The 2021 RAV4 Prime Is a 302 Horsepower AWD Plug-in Hybrid That Gets 90 MPGe
One of the things I love about auto shows is that you never know who will show up with an unexpected announcement. For the 2019 LA Auto Show, Toyota has a surprise up its sleeves with a new RAV4 model that bests all RAV4s before it.…
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November 18, 2019

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Specs and Pricing

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Specs and Pricing
After months of hype, Ford has finally pulled back the covers on its pure electric crossover, the 2021 Mustang Mach-E. This EV may borrow its name from Ford’s pony cars, but other than a couple of nods to the Mustang’s design, the Mach-E is truly its own thing – more Jaguar I-Pace than American muscle car.…
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November 15, 2019

Carspotting Japan: “Hot Crack” Suzuki Wagon R Graffiti Car

Carspotting Japan: “Hot Crack” Suzuki Wagon R Graffiti Car
This crazy, graffiti-covered, custom overhauled Suzuki Wagon R is a vehicle that likely causes everyone to stare, including my happy ass. It’s a car that’s just too wild not to photograph.…
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November 13, 2019

2020 Toyota Camry and 2021 Avalon Get AWD Versions

2020 Toyota Camry and 2021 Avalon Get AWD Versions
Here in the midwest and other places where it gets cold and snowy, all-wheel drive vehicles generally outsell their front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive variants. While a good set of winter tires is always a help when driving on slick surfaces, being able to send power to all four wheels can be a big help in providing vehicle stability and control.…
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November 2, 2019

2020 Kia Soul GT-Line 1.6 Turbo Review: Hamsters, Assemble!

2020 Kia Soul GT-Line 1.6 Turbo Review: Hamsters, Assemble!
If there’s one car on the road today that brings a smile to my face every time I see it, that would be the Kia Soul.…
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October 23, 2019

The MX-30 Is Mazda’s First Production EV, and It Looks Nifty

The MX-30 Is Mazda’s First Production EV, and It Looks Nifty
If there’s one consistent theme here at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, it’s that electrification is a key part of almost every automaker’s go-forward strategy. Among the companies showing off EVs was Mazda, a company who heretofore has stuck strictly with internal combustion engines.…
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October 21, 2019

Toyota Copen GR Sport Is a Tiny Convertible Built for Fun

Toyota Copen GR Sport Is a Tiny Convertible Built for Fun
The Daihatsu Copen is a car that you’ll never see on the roads in the US, but it’s not an uncommon sight on the streets of Japan.…
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October 20, 2019

2020 Audi A6 allroad Gets a Lift for Off-road Prowess

2020 Audi A6 allroad Gets a Lift for Off-road Prowess
Not too long ago, we learned that Audi’s badass RS6 Avant wagon would be coming to the US for 2020. Now, we’ve got a different variant of the station wagon heading stateside for the first time in a while.…
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October 16, 2019

2021 Toyota Yaris Gets Big Upgrades, New Platform

2021 Toyota Yaris Gets Big Upgrades, New Platform
Because it’s an entry-level vehicle, the Toyota Yaris is one of those cars that doesn’t get a ton of love from the automotive media. But it’s a wildly popular car, and in general, quite reliable.…
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October 14, 2019

Uniti One Is a Pure EV City Car Bound for Europe

Uniti One Is a Pure EV City Car Bound for Europe
If you live in anywhere in Europe, you know that gasoline prices can be a real horror show. Combined with the obvious environmental concerns about vehicle emissions, an electric vehicle seems like a more and more appealing option – especially for city commuters.…
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