Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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A 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo just arrived for a two-day loan and it’s time for the test Mazda fans have been anxiously awaiting. If I remember my turbocharged Mazda 3s correctly, a deep stab of...
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Preview: 2022 Hyundai Tucson goes long on screens and style, adds N Line modelThe redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson compact crossover gets a bold new look inside and out, as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
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First drive review: 2020 McLaren GT tours grandly with a supercar edgeThe 2020 McLaren GT has the cargo space of a sedan and the power and moves of a supercar.
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2022 Audi E-Tron GT brings the heat, then gets rid of itThe 2022 Audi E-Tron GT will use the same basic suspension and performance as its Porsche Taycan sibling, and Audi will cool the battery for fast charging.
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315-horsepower 2022 Volkswagen Golf R brings more tech, more performanceThe 2022 Volkswagen Golf R will be the most-powerful ever, and performance will be improved on all levels.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 scintillates with smooth performanceThe refreshed 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan delivers a satisfying balance of power, sportiness, and luxury.
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It’s a dry, 60-degree October day in Chicago and it’s now or never no matter how ill-advised my mission may be. A 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 First Edition dropped in my lap two days...
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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, company's first EV, costs $53,990Volvo launches its first electric vehicle, the 2021 XC40 Recharge, in push to become carbon neutral by 2040.
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First drive review: 2021 Cadillac Escalade intimidates with size, ingratiates with techThe 2021 Cadillac Escalade is bigger, more luxurious, and loaded with tech.
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Preview: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a superb track car for $52,915Ford has just launched an electric Mustang crossover but old-school muscle car fans have their own new Mustang variant to look forward to.
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2021 Audi R8 adding less-expensive rear-drive modelsThe 2021 Audi R8 adds rear-wheel-drive coupe and Spyder models with 532 horsepower and lower starting prices.
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette production extended through end of the yearProduction of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette will extend through December.
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Perhaps no vehicle has taken a bigger leap forward from one generation to the next than the Aston Martin Vantage.
A lot of technology and engineering improvements have been made since 2005, which...
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Bell: Is this the auto industry’s Amazon moment?As the auto industry turns to electric vehicles, Tesla could be in position for incredible growth and other automakers have to prove themselves.
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2021 Ford F-150 to tow 14,000 pounds, offer hybrid with 570 lb-ft of torqueThe 2021 Ford F-150 will be the brand's first hybrid pickup and add a variety of tech, utility, and driver-assistance features.
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Polestar Precept concept going into productionThe Polestar Precept concept car will become a large grand touring EV production car.
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GM issues stop-sale and recalls 2020 Chevy Corvette, select Cadillac, Buick, Chevy models
An issue with a sensor in the electronic brake boost system prompted GM to order dealers to stop selling the affected models and recall the 2020 Chevy Corvette as well as new sedans and SUVs from Cadillac, Buick, and Chevy.
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First drive review: 2021 Acura TLX brims with sound and emotionThe 2021 Acura TLX aims for a sportier character with a vociferous turbo-4 and a new stiffer platform.
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The future may be closer than we think.
California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Wednesday aiming to require all light cars and trucks be zero-emissions vehicles by 2035 to...
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Nissan Z Proto previews next-generation sports car with twin-turbo V-6, retro-modern designCould this be the Nissan 400Z? It'll take at least a year to become more clear.
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Maserati MC20; Porsche Cayenne Coupe S vs. BMW X6 M50i; Aston Martin Victor: The Week In ReverseMaserati made a splash with its newest supercar, we compared two German luxury speedy SUVs, and an exclusive Aston caught all of our eyes.
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2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 to add Diamond Sky editions, Super Cruise, more equipmentAutomatic emergency braking now comes standard on all versions, while new paint and Super Cruise show up, too.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S vs. 2020 BMW X6 M50i: A $200,000 battle of performance crossoversThe 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S and 2020 BMW X6 M50i both deliver power, performance, and style. Here's how they stack up.
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Mid-engine Maserati MC20 supercar coming with 621 horsepower, carbon-fiber chassis, butterfly doorsThe Maserati MC20 is a mid-engine supercar with over 600 horsepower.
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