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August 29, 2017

2018 BMW i3s: Sporty EV Gets Power, Styling Upgrades

2018 BMW i3s: Sporty EV Gets Power, Styling Upgrades
The BMW i3 has been around since 2014, and since its initial launch, the compact EV hasn’t changed a bit. But for 2018, not only is the base i3 getting tweaked, there’s a whole new trim level that combines sport styling and a modest power bump.…
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August 26, 2017

2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Crossover Needs to Come to US

2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Crossover Needs to Come to US
After teasing us briefly, Volkswagen has taken wraps off of the latest addition to its SUV lineup, the T-Roc. Yeah, I know that there’s absolutely no rhyme or reason to VW’s vehicle names, as that doesn’t seem to fit in with names like Tiguan, Touareg, and Atlas, but hey, whatever.…
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August 25, 2017

This 1/3rd Scale R/C Truck Is Almost as Big as a Smart Car

This 1/3rd Scale R/C Truck Is Almost as Big as a Smart Car
While most of us would rather have an off-road truck we can actually sit in and drive, something like a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, a Ford Raptor, or a Chevy Colorado ZR2 will cost you $40K to $50K or more.…
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August 23, 2017

10 Minutes of Exhaust Note Bliss

10 Minutes of Exhaust Note Bliss
During a recent charity event in The Netherlands, a number of car buffs turned out to show off their fancy and powerful sports cars, many of which packing engines and exhaust systems which crank out impressive sounds.…
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August 22, 2017

Cherry 1980 Stingray Has Just 700 Miles Since 1982 Restomod

Cherry 1980 Stingray Has Just 700 Miles Since 1982 Restomod
While today’s C7 Chevy Corvettes are the best ‘Vettes ever in terms of performance and handling, I always loved the look of the C3 Corvette. I think it’s because the ’70s and early ’80s models were the Vettes of my boyhood car fantasies.…
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August 22, 2017

Ken Block Tears up the Desert in Pennzoil’s “Terrakhana”

Ken Block Tears up the Desert in Pennzoil’s “Terrakhana”
Ken Block is one of the world’s most skilled drivers, from his experience with rally and rallycross, to his incredibly precise gymkhana demonstration, Ken is a master at his craft.…
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August 22, 2017

A European Hot Hatch Drag Race

A European Hot Hatch Drag Race
We don’t get as many hot hatches here in the US as I think we deserve, so we often have to live vicariously through folks in Europe to get our fix.…
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August 21, 2017

Nikola Zero Electric UTV Packs Up to 555 hp

Nikola Zero Electric UTV Packs Up to 555 hp
If you’re looking for truly off-road capable vehicle that also happens to be crazy fast, there aren’t too many choices. But the Nikola Zero aims to change that, with a rugged all-terrain vehicle with an all-electric drivetrain that’s as powerful as many high-end sports cars.…
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August 21, 2017

Inside the Weird and Wonderful Pontiac Aztek

Inside the Weird and Wonderful Pontiac Aztek
There are few things that automotive journalists fully agree on, but if you put 100 auto journos in a room and asked them to name the five ugliest cars ever designed, I bet the Pontiac Aztek would be in everyone’s top three.…
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August 20, 2017

Guy Turns Dodge Minivan into Batman’s Tumbler

Guy Turns Dodge Minivan into Batman’s Tumbler
The Tumbler from the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy is arguably the coolest vehicle the Dark Knight has ever driven. Well, that and the batpod motorcycle that emerges from its front.…
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August 19, 2017

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Is a Real Land Shark

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Is a Real Land Shark
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance brings out some of the most impressive classic and collectible cars you can find anywhere, and luxury car manufacturers love to turn up to the event with their latest concept designs too.…
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August 18, 2017

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review: Luxury SUV Superhero

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review: Luxury SUV Superhero
When Acura resurrected its original mantra of “Precision Crafted Performance” some years back, most of us shrugged and didn’t think much of it. Without a glimmer of the Integra/RSX anywhere to be seen, and turbocharged technology only being bestowed upon the unobtainable NSX, the final portion of this catch phrase felt fairly misaligned with the company’s lineup.…
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August 18, 2017

Porsche Offers up First Braided Carbon Fiber Wheels

Porsche Offers up First Braided Carbon Fiber Wheels
Carbon fiber wheels have been around for a while, but until now, all of the wheels of the market have been pre-impregnated with resin, then molded into shape.…
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August 18, 2017

2018 Hyundai Sonata: Mid-size Sedans are Hardly Dead

2018 Hyundai Sonata: Mid-size Sedans are Hardly Dead
“Mid-size sedans are dying,” many people say. Sales numbers seem to back up that trend. Crossovers and sport utility vehicles are growing in sales and popularity while huge incentives are needed to push mid-size sedans.…
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August 17, 2017

BMW Concept Z4 Roadster Looks Incredible

BMW Concept Z4 Roadster Looks Incredible
We already know that BMW and Toyota have been collaborating on a new rear-wheel drive sports car – which will be sold as the next generation Z4 for the German automaker, and likely as the next Supra for Toyota.…
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