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2019 Mazda MX-5 Power Bump Details Come into Focus

Back in March, I talked about a rumor going around that the 2019 Mazda MX-5 would be getting a healthy power bump to keep fans happy. What we heard was that the 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine would be going…

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2019 BMW M2 Competition Details Surface

It looks like BMW is set to toss out a hotter version of its widely-admired baby M car the M2. Information about the car has leaked and points to a new ride called the M2 Competition that will…

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Six Minutes of Porsche 911 GT3 RS Ice Drifting

Winter is holding on for its last gasp here in the Midwest, but it’s not going down without a fight this year. Snow and ice is still a possibility for at least the next couple of weeks. But…

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Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 Celebrates 1963 Race Season

Lotus has rolled out what it calls the “most accomplished” Exige ever. The car is based on the Exige Cup 430 and is called the Exige Cup 430 Type 25. Only 25 hand-built models will be made for…

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2018 Audi Q5 Review: Crossoverhaul

For those who read my reviews regularly, which is probably just my wife and my parents, you’ll know I have enjoyed almost every Audi sedan I’ve driven. I even had the fortune of spending a week in the…

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New Subaru BRZ (and Toyota 86?) in the Works

While both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 look great and handle well, they’ve both been criticized for their engine performance, and lack of updates since their release back in 2012. In a recent interview with Road &…

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Ford Teases All-New 2019 Focus

One of Ford’s most popular cars is the Focus, which has been sold around the world for a long time now. The current Focus is a bit long in the tooth, and Ford has an all-new version of…

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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Custom Midnight is Back in Black

Chevy has unveiled a stealthy murdered-out version of the 2018 Tahoe Custom. The ride is called the Tahoe Custom Midnight. The main difference between the Custom and the normal Tahoe is the removal of the third-row seats. With…

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McLaren 570S Spider Track Pack Now Available

McLaren has announced that fans of track driving who also want to roll with the top off can now get the Track Pack on the 570S Spider. The Track Pack was previously only offered on the solid-roofed 570S…

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2019 Toyota RAV4 Gets a Major Redesign Outside and In

Despite the wild popularity of the RAV4, Toyota’s versatile mid-size SUV hasn’t had a complete redesign in six years. Well, 2019 changes all that, with the release of an all-new RAV4 that not only looks completely different, but…

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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe Review: 2-Door Perfection

The first time I laid eyes on the Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe at last year’s Chicago Auto Show, I absolutely fell in love with the styling of this elegant vehicle, both inside and out. From its muscular and confident…

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2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Price Announced, Orders Start

If you liked what you saw when Ford unveiled the details on the 2019 Bullitt Mustang, now is the time to jump on one of these cars. Ford has announced that orders for the car have officially begun.…

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LYNK & CO’s 02 Crossover and Leasing Model Ready for Europe

LYNK & CO, a new subsidiary of Volvo-owning Geely, is ready to launch in Europe after a successful introduction in China. The vehicle they’re bringing to market first in Europe will be the 02 crossover recently revealed in…

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