Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
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The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning strikes at the core of what a pickup truck has been and what it can become. The battery electric version of America’s longtime bestselling vehicle doesn’t...
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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 A6 Avant E-Tron concept cuts a sharp electric line to the immediate futureThe Audi A6 avant E-Tron concept represents a production car that won't come to North America, but its PPE platform will.
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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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At its best, the performance crossover marries the dynamics of a sports car with the utility of an SUV. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe is at its best.
The largest vehicle in the Porsche stable...
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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 capabilityThe Rivian R1T is the future of the adventure lifestyle by combining capability, versatility, and efficiency.
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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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In the Texas Hill Country outside Austin, the Ford Bronco returned to its natural habitat. The 2021 Bronco off-road SUV climbed granite shelves slick with mud, negotiated rutted paths boxed by Texas...
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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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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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Six-figure performance crossovers like the 2020 Audi SQ8 don’t compromise. These crossbreeds promise the generous cargo room of an SUV with sports car handling and near-supercar acceleration....
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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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First drive review: The conspicuous case of the $477,000 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black BadgeThe 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge convertible gets a power boost and a darkened treatment with an aero cowling to stand out even more in its rarefied class.
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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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