Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
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The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost starts at $337,850 when factoring in the destination fee and $2,600 gas-guzzler tax. The tester I pimped around for 48 hours cost $440,225. That’s $102,375 worth of...
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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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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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The launch of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe last year aroused more suspicion than excitement: Another four-door luxury crossover coupe; another pricey Porsche variant with an underwhelming base...
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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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1967 VW Bus attracts the kind buds we all needCamping in a 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus 21-Window Samba proved that there's still kindness and consideration in the world.
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The chase scene is an art form. It is a visceral experience unique to movies.
“The chase is the purest form of cinema, something that can’t be done in any other medium,” William...
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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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First drive review: 2020 Audi S4 outruns expectationsA lonely stretch of Southern California desert is where we drive the updated 2020 Audi S4 to see if the sport sedan is still sharp, but also more comfortable now.
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Two American-made full-size luxury SUVs face off in a big-bucks battle with high stakes. The redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade gets larger, more luxurious, and loaded with touchscreens, but is it...
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2007 Nissan Frontier with one million miles is in it for the long haulBrian Murphy's Frontier still looks good after covering more than a million miles—in year-round Chicago delivery duty.
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First drive review: The 2020 BMW M8 may be a large coupe, but it cooksThe 2020 BMW M8 can handle whatever you throw at it.
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Tesla vehicles scrutinized for sudden acceleration defectA petition filed with the NHTSA alleges Tesla cars exhibit unintended acceleration. Will it go the way of Audi, or Toyota?
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First drive review: 2020 BMW M340i refuses to compromiseThe 2020 BMW M340i balances track capability with everyday comfort in a sport sedan package that says you've arrived.
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First drive review: 2020 BMW Z4 M40i keeps the Sunday drive aliveThe 2020 BMW Z4 M40i captivates from behind the wheel and for onlookers, too.
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