Brian Wong, West Coast Editor
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Luxury automakers spend a lot of time shouting about how sporty their compact sedans are in a race to the top of a virtual performance mountain. But the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class zags where the...
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2023 Subaru Solterra comes with $46,220 price tag, shares design with Toyota BZ4XSubaru has launched an electric crossover jointly developed with the Toyota BZ4X.
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Lincoln Star Concept plots a new course for Lincoln’s electrified ambitionsThe Lincoln Star Concept shows off new styling and cabin technology that will provide a roadmap for the company’s upcoming portfolio of electric vehicles.
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Preview: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch ready to romp with 300 hp, 6-speed manual, and AWDToyota is finally introducing a hot hatch to the U.S. in the form of the 2023 GR Corolla and it features all-wheel drive and 300-hp from a 3-cylinder engine.
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First drive review: 2022 Acura NSX Type S makes parting sweet sorrowThe 2022 Acura NSX goes out with a bang, with a Type S version that adds more power and performance to the hybrid supercar.
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First drive review: 2023 Porsche Macan T offers incomplete upgradesThe 2023 Porsche Macan T represents a handling upgrade over the base Macan, but its turbo-4 engine doesn’t mesh with the handling’s promise.
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Mazda’s lineup of SUVs offered on-road manners that are the envy of many an automaker, but the company was missing something with more capability to capture a burgeoning market of utility...
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS writes a love letter to mid-engine designThe subject of rumor for years, the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS pushes this mid-engine chassis to its limit, and the result is an utter delight to drive.
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Mercedes-Benz tests automated valet parking and Drive Pilot hands-free driving in USMercedes-Benz’ automated valet parking and a Level 3 highway driving system appears to be headed for the U.S. as well.
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First drive review: 2022 Acura MDX Type S shoots for sport, ends up more comfortable than everThe sportiest and somehow most comfortable version of the SUV, the 2022 Acura MDX Type S pushes the brand into true luxury territory.
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Polestar O2 concept blows the top off for electric carsThe Polestar O2 concept is a hard-top convertible stunner that penned in line with the Swedish EV brand's new design language.
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Review: Current and 25-year old Porsche Boxsters both focus on driving joyDriving engagement has always been and continues to be the focus of the Porsche Boxster.
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Few places are more demanding on a sports car than Sonoma Raceway just north of San Francisco, with its blind crests, limited runoff, and bumpy braking zones. But that’s where Hyundai chose to...
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Kona N doesn’t know how to turn down the volumeThe 2022 Hyundai Kona N can be frisky fun but tough to live with.
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First drive review: 2022 BMW 2-Series gets bigger, but feels smallerThe 2022 BMW 2-Series grows to the size of the E90 3-Series, but it manages to feel lighter and more tossable.
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Preview: 2023 Acura Integra prototype revives hatchback body, aims for past gloryAcura resurrects a name from its past with a new Integra prototype, along with a promise to return to the hatchback's performance roots.
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Time machine test drive: 1971 Datsun 240Z hints at the Nissan Z’s future (we hope)The 1971 Datsun 240Z provides a beacon for the 2023 Nissan Z’s driving dynamics.
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First drive review: 2022 Honda Civic hatchback makes case for manual transmissionWith its manual transmission and $23,915 sticker, the 2022 Civic hatchback appeals as a starter car for enthusiasts.
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Ford’s trend of leaning hard into its past to find names for its latest vehicles is getting a bit ridiculous. The new Maverick compact pickup truck? That was a compact sedan Ford made in the...
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Genesis GV60 displays impressive technology, luxury, and even boost and drift driving modesGenesis has presented the next step in its journey toward full electrification.
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First drive review: 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO raises the pulse and the bar for track performanceThe 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO intimidates with its track bona fides then inspires confidence.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Macan GTS makes the gas-powered Macan’s last standThe 2022 Porsche Macan GTS combines everyday comfort with high-performance as a fitting coda for the gas-powered Macan before the small crossover goes all-electric in its next iteration.
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Preview: 2022 Subaru WRX revealed, tries to rehabilitate the CVT, adds GT gradeThe redesigned fifth-generation 2022 Subaru WRX adds an adaptive suspension for the first time and its CVT receives some upgrades to make it more palatable for enthusiasts.
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First Drive review: 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance leans on power for a good timeA sonorous 472-hp V-8 engine in the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance goes a long way toward hiding the base model’s flaws.
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