Drew Johnson, Contributor
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Even among non-car enthusiasts, the Mercedes-Benz logo is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. It’s elegant yet simple, consisting of a three-pointed star within a circle. But...
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid chassis deep diveA look at the chassis systems that make the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid so fun to drive.
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First drive review: 2020 Genesis G90 finally looks the partA new, bolder design gives the 2020 Genesis 90 the premium feel it has always chased.
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New Golf to debut Oct. 24 but might only arrive in US as GTI, RMarking the eighth generation of the popular hatchback, the new Golf will debut on October 24, with the reveal to take place at the car's plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. The car will be based on an upgraded version of the current-generation's MQB platform, which will boast significant improvements...
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Why diesel engines lose power and efficiency over timeIn general, diesel engines are extremely durable and can last for hundreds of thousands miles with the proper care. But over time, even the most well-looked-after diesels will start to lose power and efficiency. Why is that? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained headed over to a third-party test...
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Pininfarina Pura Vision SUV concept described as a cross between an Urus and DB11Pininfarina will preview its planned SUV with the Pura Vision concept in 2020.
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Every year the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky throws a party to celebrate all things Corvette. The event usually consists of enthusiasts and some appearances by General Motors...
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Rimac C_Two undergoes crash testingIt’s hard to take your eyes off the Rimac C_Two. After all, the car is a beautifully styled electric hypercar that can go from 0-60 in just 1.85 seconds and hit a top speed of 258 mph. But for Rimac’s latest C_Two test, you might want to look away. That’s because the C_Two has...
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Modern Ferrari Dino plans put on holdA revival of Ferrari’s entry-level Dino model is still possible, but don’t expect it any time soon. Those are the words of Ferrari Chief Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera. When asked by Autocar in an interview published Monday about the prospects of a new-age Dino, Galliera said...
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You won't see the Mercedes-AMG One take on the Aston Martin Valkyrie at Le MansAMG boss Tobias Moers says regulations that level the playing field at Le Mans may keep the automaker from competing in a new class.
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With top speed no longer the focus, Bugatti boss hints at other performance targetsBugatti's boss says the automaker's variants will focus on more than just top-speed runs.
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McLaren says there's "nothing cool about SUVs"The exclusive automaker says SUVs would push production past capacity and utility vehicles aren't "cool" enough.
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2021 Ford Bronco tricks, Frankfurt motor show debuts, and Devel Sixteen still in the works: The Week In Reverse Drew JohnsonFord Bronco patents leaked; the new Audi RS 7 and Land Rover Defender made their long anticipated debuts; and Devel reminded us that it still intends to make the Sixteen. It’s the Week in...
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Pre-production 2020 Chevy Corvette gets new life as wall art for Detroit Red Wings fansChevy installed the Corvette at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit.
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"Game of Thrones" star becomes Fisker's Sustainability AdvisorThe actor who played Jaime Lannister from "Game of Thrones" joins the automaker as an advisor to the company.
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Daimler boss says Porsche Taycan has set the performance bar for EVsDaimler's chairman has high praise for the Porsche Taycan and says AMG may have to catch up.
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Porsche's next hypercar aims to outmatch Valkyrie, AMG OneThe next hypercar for Porsche is setting its sights on world-beating performance.
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Cadillac could be underrating the performance of its Blackwing V-8Testers revealed that the engine's torque output may exceed what's been advertised.
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Automobili Pininfarina, the car-producing division of the famed Italian design house, announced a joint partnership with Bosch and Benteler on Tuesday to develop a new performance electric vehicle...
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Crisscrossed redux: New Nissan Juke small crossover revealed for EuropeThe new Nissan Juke adds driver-assistance features, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and updated interior materials.
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Volvo introduces XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybridThe small, plug-in hybrid crossover has an electric range of nearly 30 miles.
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New Land Rover Defender gets the Lego treatmentThe pint-size off-roader has moving pistons, a gearbox, and rear-mounted spare tire.
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Musk claims Tesla Model S has set a lap record at Laguna SecaVideo of the Model S lapping Laguna Seca is coming soon.
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Updated VW logo makes its debut on ID 3 electric car at Frankfurt auto showThe new logo is flatter and switches to a single color, and VW introduced a new signature sound.
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