Aaron Cole, Managing Editor
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Faced with increasing competition from traditional and startup automakers pushing electrified off-roaders, Jeep has been largely silent. The world-renowned SUV maker hasn’t yet offered an...
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Preview: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon arrives with new tech, new face, $38,190 starting priceAfter just two years on the market, the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon gets a new face and more tech, but no R model or shooting brake.
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept takes aim at big luxuryNew concept previews Jeep's modern Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer headed for production in 2021.
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Starting at $38,525, the 2021 Acura TLX is a lot pricier than its predecessorA new Acura TLX is coming soon, and included this time will be a TLX Type S with V-6 turbo power and all-wheel drive.
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Review update: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 struts its small-car savoir-faireThe least expensive "Baby 'Benz" is a blast. We revisit our first impressions to put our finger on what we liked. (Hint: It's the giant touchscreen.)
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2021 Porsche 911 Turbo first look: The everyday, everywhere supercar gets even betterThe 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo is an everyday supercar with 572 horsepower, 2.7-second 0-60 mph times, and a 198-mph top speed.
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Bad ideas and I have a rich history together.
I stuck $5 into my mom’s VW Beetle cassette deck when I was 4. At 16, I broke my curfew by a country mile, then stripped off my clothes and told my...
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Subscription to luxury: BMW details future app-like in-car purchasesThe latest BMW software update expands owners ability to add features by subscription and now includes Android Auto compatibility.
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan preview: Update for compact crossover with a light touchThe 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan made its debut even before the 2021 model with a revised look, new touch controls, and updated infotainment.
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2021 Audi Q5 preview: Big changes inside for compact crossoverThe updated Audi Q5 crossover adds updated tech inside and a mildly refreshed exterior.
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The Ford F-150 pickup truck over the years: A brief historyThe F-150 has come a long way—and there's a long way left to go.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover is the horse that drives itselfThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E will be available with Active Drive Assist, which will drive the vehicle itself in certain situations, though the driver still has to monitor the road.
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Hyundai's newest crossover may need to wait.
Although we largely expected that the 2021 Hyundai Tucson would be a new model from the automaker, EPA ratings released Monday threw cold water on our...
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Even at a standstill, Jaguar’s Formula E racers are still driven to succeedJaguar Formula E racers Mitch Evans and James Calado continue to train for racing even during a pandemic.
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design has throwback looks, extremely modern priceThe 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design celebrates the Porsche 356 with cool design cues and a lofty price.
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Review update: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone synthesizes speed with effort and graceThe nimble, lightweight 2020 Toyota 86 coupe still swings for the fences. We spent a week with the 86 Hakone Edition.
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Review update: 2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport is a missile in search of a targetWe take another look at the Q50 Red Sport's thrilling power and see how it compares with the other sport luxury sedans.
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 revealed: Heritage, hoopla, and at least $120,000The top-less super car can run from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds and can be equipped with a 7-speed manual transmission.
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It’s easy to get lost in the curve appeal of the Lexus LC coupe or convertible. Everything pales compared to the swoopy, concept-car lines. A lit road flare wouldn’t get much more than...
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Subaru rallycross racer Scott Speed is fueled by competition, virtual or realSubaru's Scott Speed will race just about anything, and help everyone along the way too.
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Jaguar design boss wants to drive brand toward a more elegant futureAlmost a year after Julian Thomson took over for Ian Callum, the new chief designer for Jaguar says the future for the brand will be driver-centric
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It's in the leather: 2021 Porsche 911 adds historic 930 interior package, which is a gimmePorsche is adding a seat pattern from the 930 generation to the 2020 911.
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Sim racing is keeping Subaru's Travis Pastrana from going crazy, but only barelyThe rally champion races at home for the time being, against a crew of current drivers that may not be as fearless as he is.
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Review update: 2020 BMW M340i is still worlds apart, but it's not the best 3 anymoreWe took another week to revisit BMW's M340i and found performance, potential, and a problem—and also Journey.
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