Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
Articles
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Sometimes, hearing is believing. Based on a new partnership with Apple Music and Universal Music Group announced last week, Mercedes believes it has the best sound experience of any car on the...
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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV rocks the electric crossover cradleThe three-row EQS SUV puts the priority on comfort but in dual-motor form it won’t shy away from steep mountain tracks.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RX cuts the luxury crossover in quartersThe 2023 Lexus RX has a tamer look and a model for every taste.
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Interview: Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis on the performance present and electric futureDodge CEO Tim Kuniskis talked with Motor Authority about the end of the Hellcats, the move to electrification, and how it will all work.
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First drive review: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning transitions into the best F-150With its electric powertrain, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning improves upon the bestselling pickup’s capabilities, though at higher prices.
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First drive review: 2023 Aston Martin DBX707 sings a quiet riotThe 2023 Aston Martin DBX707 is a sports car in SUV clothing with supercar power.
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Audi revealed the A6 Avant E-Tron concept on Wednesday. The sleek wagon concept previews an electric production model that won't be sold in North America, though its platform will underpin a wide...
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Review update: 2022 BMW X3 M Competition cranks up moreThe 2022 BMW X3 M Competition slathers on the power, handling, and speed, but also ratchets up the price and firmness.
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Preview: 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale charges into electrified futureThe 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale small SUV is coming early next year with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain hidden under a sporty Alfa body.
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First drive review: 2022 Lexus LX 600 increases the power, efficiency, and funWith its off-road prowess and powerful new twin-turbo V-6, the 2022 Lexus LX 600 conjures visions of adventure.
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Review update: 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe ramps up SUV style and performanceThe 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe offers much of the sports car experience in a stylish SUV package.
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First drive review: 2022 Honda Civic Si toes the line for affordable sport sedansThe latest Civic Si benefits from turbocharged power, sport-tuned suspension, and a limited-slip differential.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck climbs to new heights of capability Robert DufferThe burbling of a nearby creek. The whisper of wind in the leaves. Aside from the crush of rock under tires, these are not the sounds typically heard from inside a typical off-road vehicle. The 2022...
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Review update: 2021 McLaren GT stuffs a supercar into a tourerThe 2021 McLaren GT has extra space, but it’s still more of a supercar than a grand tourer.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz cures the common crossover bluesHyundai’s new unibody pickup combines elements of car, truck, and SUV into a fun adventure vehicle.
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First drive review: 2022 Genesis GV70 fits in like jumbo shrimpThe 2022 Genesis GV70 offers premium luxury without the premium price.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Bronco bucking for king of the hillThe 2021 Ford Bronco aims for the Jeep Wrangler and hits the bulls-eye with better road manners and lots of off-road goodies.
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First ride: 2022 Toyota 86 redesign rewards driversHot laps with pro drifter Ken Gushi at Eagles Canyon Raceway demonstrates the improved track capability of the redesigned 2022 Toyota 86.
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The redesigned 2022 Lexus NX ushers Toyota’s luxury brand into a new era defined by more than a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The luxury compact crossover showcases the most significant and...
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Chicago Auto Show returns, showcases a new normalFrom July 15-19, the Chicago Auto Show plans a smaller, more socially distanced take on this show, one of the largest in the U.S.
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What $102,375 in extras adds to the 2021 Rolls-Royce GhostThe 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost adds more than just features with its options set; it adds exclusivity.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 barks like a big dogThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 straddles the line between hot hatch and small SUV with a youthful vibe and a muscular body.
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First drive review: 2020 Audi SQ8 stands out by fitting inThe 2020 Audi SQ8 delivers performance and utility in a no compromise, understated package.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 Coupe converts a coupleA couple commits to coupledom after a road trip in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 Coupe.
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