Aaron Cole, Managing Editor
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The Nissan Z cars are special for many reasons.
Not only are they enthusiast-driven coupes and convertibles with superb handling and just-right power, but also they represented sea changes in the...
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The first C6 Corvette Z06 from Bowling Green is for sale and has an impeccable resume
The first C6 Corvette Z06 test car built at Bowling Green is for sale, but the new owner won't be able to drive it on the street.
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Six goes into 718 twice: 2021 Porsche 718 GTS adds flat-6 engine, 6-speed manual
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster 4.0 GTS models add a second 4.0-liter flat-6 to the 718 lineup, as well as a bevy of standard features.
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First drive review: 2021 GMC Yukon Denali tacks toward first-class SUV status
We take a quick spin in the 2021 GMC Yukon Denali.
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2021 GMC Yukon SUV revealed: Richer Denali, tougher AT4, and more space inside
The 2021 GMC is bigger, more luxurious, and adds an off-road-oriented AT4 model.
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Hummer Stunner: Electric pickup coming to revive name under GMC brand
The iconic brand may be revived as an electric pickup for GMC.
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I dream in Group B rally cars. You should too.
The phenomenal era of unlimited speed with finite grip led to lusty homologation specials, heroic drivers, impossible horsepower, and sadly, a tragic...
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CES: Damon Hypersport electric motorcycle promises 200-mile range, active safety, adjustable seating position
The Damon Hypersport HS electric motorcycle can transform from supersport to touring bike, hit 60 mph in less than 2 seconds, top out at over 200 mph, and deliver 200 miles of range.
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CES: Audi sneaked in a big processor boost for its infotainment, right under our fingertips
Audi's next-generation infotainment system features new hardware and processor speeds ten times quicker than today's system.
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Fugitive CEO Ghosn says he fled Japan due to "zero chance of a fair trial"
Former Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance CEO said he has no chance of a fair trial in Japan but is open to standing trial in another country.
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CES: Sony Vision-S electric concept car actually makes a lot of sense
The Sony Vision-S electric concept car likely won't see production but many of its features will.
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Penske completes purchase of IndyCar and Indy race track, has big plans for the future
Penske Corporation announced it had completed its purchase of IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and shared plans for upgrades.
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Many of us don't have access to an engine pulley, complete tool chest, endless time, garage space, patient partners and spare cash.
To help us overcome our lack of a complete garage and shop tools,...
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Kia sedans may get new naming scheme in US, according to trademark filings
Filings with U.S. regulators signal Kia may shift its naming strategy to alphanumeric characters.
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2020 Porsche Macan GTS aims for the sweet spot in crossover's last lap
The 2020 Porsche Macan GTS small performance crossover slots under the Macan Turbo for performance without as high as a price.
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Animated short film documents the day Mercedes-Benz left racing for decades
A new animated short film depicts the deadliest day in automotive sports history, and one of the reasons Mercedes-Benz left sports-car racing for decades. The film, "Le Mans 1955" was released last month and brings to the screen the drama and tragedy that put a lasting mark on one of the biggest...
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Tesla files patent application for glass-cleaning lasers
Sometimes, water isn't enough. The Tesla braintrust earlier this year filed a patent application in the U.S. for debris-cleaning lasers, which could be used on Tesla's driver-assistance hardware susceptible to weather and dirt. The patent was first reported on by Car and Driver in November...
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BMW quietly increases power of some M-branded cars for 2020
The 2020 BMW M550i xDrive, X3 M40i xDrive, and X4 M40i xDrive all receive power upgrades for 2020.
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In the 1960s, Bruce Meyers took inspiration from part-time California abalone divers, part-time ski bums, and full-time scoundrels to create automotive art on wheels: the Meyers Manx.
Those early...
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This mint Acura SLX SUV has the heart of a Honda Civic Type R
The wonderfully boxy and short-lived Acura SLX SUV is the answer. This pencil-straight example of the 1990s off-roader built by Honda's luxury arm isn't what it seems underneath its skin. This SLX, which will make its debut this weekend at RADwood SoCal, isn't powered by the stock 190-horsepower...
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2020 Ford Mustang with 1,000 horsepower for $54,995: Meet Project M(adness)
Ohio's Lebanon Ford is back with the 1,000-horsepower Project M 2020 Ford Mustang for $54,995.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 AMG, GLS 63 AMG pair fire-breathing V-8 to mild-hybrid powertrains
The latest AMG SUVs from Mercedes-Benz add mild-hybrid battery boost, but that's not the only way they crank out up to 624 hp.
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2020 2-Series Gran Coupe doesn't care what you think an entry-level BMW should be
The 2020 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe will be among the first BMW cars sold in the U.S. based on a front-wheel-drive platform.
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2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring revealed with all-wheel drive, plug-in hybrid batteries
The plug-in hybrid offers all-wheel drive, up to 25 miles of electric range.
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