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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Starting at $38,525, the 2021 Acura TLX is a lot pricier than its predecessor
A 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-faire
The 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 better
The 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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Cole: My dream date with a Bronco started with a reservation for 2 at Wildtrak
The long road to a Ford Bronco began a small idea, and a lot of courage.
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Subscription to luxury: BMW details future app-like in-car purchases
The latest BMW software update expands owners ability to add features by subscription and now includes Android Auto compatibility.
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The 2021 Audi Q5 crossover slides right into our DMs and under our noses with interior improvements like a revenge bod at our 20th high-school reunion.
The new Q5 crossover isn’t a wholesale...
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The Ford F-150 pickup truck over the years: A brief history
The 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 itself
The 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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Too early for new Tucson? Small Hyundai crossover due now in 2021
The 2021 Hyundai Tucson will not be a new model as expected, but the 2022 model will.
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Even at a standstill, Jaguar’s Formula E racers are still driven to succeed
Jaguar 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 price
The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design celebrates the Porsche 356 with cool design cues and a lofty price.
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German philosopher and powdered-hair aficionado (Ed’s note: Probably.) Immanuel Kant argued that knowing something required experience. He called that phenomena. That the existence of God...
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Review update: 2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport is a missile in search of a target
We 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 $120,000
The 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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Review update: 2020 Lexus LS500 steps out from a luxury car shadow
The 2020 Lexus LS500 is handsome but not as polished as its rivals.
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Subaru rallycross racer Scott Speed is fueled by competition, virtual or real
Subaru'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 future
Almost 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 gimme Aaron Cole
Math majors close your eyes: Porsche on Monday confirmed that 930 will go into 911.
The automaker confirmed that its 930 leather package, which is standard in the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S, will be...
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Sim racing is keeping Subaru's Travis Pastrana from going crazy, but only barely
The 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 anymore
We took another week to revisit BMW's M340i and found performance, potential, and a problem—and also Journey.
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Electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 drag racer: 1,400 hp, low 8s, 170 mph, zero gas
The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 is an electric prototype drag car that promises 8-second runs in the quarter-mile.
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The Maserati MC12 Versione Corse was a mid-engine Italian masterpiece we hardly knew
The standout Maserati MC12 had a very exclusive, very expensive, but very overshadowed special edition.
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Hyundai's design chief talks complete control, Genesis, and the look for autonomous cars
The lead designer for Hyundai Motor Group tells us how automation has shaped car design already.
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