Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
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When a duck is stuffed into a chicken that’s stuffed into a turkey it’s called a turducken. When a supercar is outfitted as a grand tourer stuffed with two passengers, it’s called...
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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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Preview: 2022 Lexus NX leads a youth movement with hybrid options, new infotainmentThe 2022 Lexus NX small crossover lads the brand to a new future with a touchscreen infotainment system and four powertrains including two hybrids.
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The Chicago Auto Show is back, and it portends both a return to the new normal and a new way for auto shows, dealers, and automakers to connect with consumers. The abbreviated show will run for half...
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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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Review update: 2020 Chevy Corvette excels on the road, tooThe mid-engine C8 Corvette makes for a comfortable enough grand tourer but it helps to add tech that clears up the blind spots.
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Five years before Rolls-Royce founder Henry Royce made his first car in 1904, an American economist named Thorstein Veblen coined the phrase “conspicuous consumption.” The term for...
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Review update: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S cuts corners in the best wayThe 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S carves out a place as an attractive crossover coupe with athletic moves.
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First drive review: 2020 Audi A6 Allroad cures the crossover bluesDriving the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad wagon from Chicago to Detroit and back again served up the perfect antidote for crossover SUV fatigue.
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First drive review: 2021 Bentley Bentayga SUV adds it upThe refreshed 2021 Bentley Bentayga ultra luxury SUV adds more rear leg room and better tech, but the highlight remains the peerless interior finishes.
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The Ford Bronco over the years: A brief historyRevisiting five generations of the Ford Bronco, built from 1966 to 1996, previews a glimpse of what to expect from the 2021 Ford Bronco off-road SUV.
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First drive review: 2020 Polaris Slingshot R pulls back the practical, fires up the funThe 2020 Polaris Slingshot R splits the difference between car and motorcycle, with a focus on fun.
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The plan was to plop an air mattress in the 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus and sleep in a van down by the river. It wasn’t a good plan; it was hardly a plan at all.
The DeLuxe Station Bus...
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Movie magic: 5 great car chase scenes and why they endureFilm critic Dann Gire and movie historian Raymond Benson pick their top car chase scenes and explain what makes them great.
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Review update: 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Coupe is a thrilling work of artThe 2020 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe thrills with its looks, performance, and attention to detail.
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Duffer: Lego builds bridge between three generations of car loversA $150 Lego Technic Porsche 911 RSR kit may sound expensive, but the way it brought together three generations of car fans was priceless.
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Duffer: Kids ruin PorschesPorsches are known for performance not practicality, even in crossovers such as the Macan and Cayenne. Having fun in a Porsche is easy, unless you're a responsible parent.
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“Faster”: How author Neal Bascomb wrote the underdog racing story of the centuryWe interview Neal Bascomb, author of "Faster," which tells the story of a Jewish driver who took on the Nazi machine backed by an American woman.
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