Brian Wong, West Coast Editor
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT jams the soul of a sports car into an SUV body Brian WongConsider me a “performance” SUV skeptic. When I hear those two terms in such close proximity my eyes roll and I make no effort to hide my disbelief. That’s because building an SUV...
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2022 Subaru BRZ preview: No turbo, but more power for $28,955The updated 2022 Subaru BRZ gets a new look, a stiffer structure, and a new engine, but no turbo.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 drives fast over any surface, sometimes too fastThe 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392's 470-hp V-8 makes it fast on the street, but it's not a real Rubicon unless it can perform off-road. We took it to an off-road park to see if it lives up to the "Rubicon" part of its name.
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Preview: 2022 Infiniti QX60 coming with 295-hp V-6, 9-speed automatic, sharper looks for $47,875A sexier, sportier Infiniti QX60 three-row crossover SUV is coming for the 2022 model year, with an improved interior that offers luxurious materials and first-class seats.
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US-built 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback combines sportiness and practicalityA new Civic hatchback is coming soon, and it will offer a manual transmission and more cargo room.
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First drive review: 2021 Kia K5 GT spins the fun dial way upThe 2021 Kia K5 GT sets out to prove that midsize sedans can be fun, backing up that assertion with a powerful engine, solid handling, and a propensity to leave skid marks all over the road.
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As a formerly shy child myself, I do not hold it against my neighbor’s daughter that she hadn’t spoken any words to me in the five years we’ve lived in the same building....
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First drive review: 2021 Aston Martin DBX is a necessary goodYes, it's a bit strange that Aston Martin is making an SUV but sell the 2021 DBX short at your own risk. It offers performance, style, and all-around capability in spades.
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First drive review: 2021 Acura TLX Type S excels as an overqualified daily driverThe 2021 Acura TLX Type S appeals as a value-priced daily driver with a sporty flair, but it lacks the track chops of European rivals.
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First drive review: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is a better Outback in the city and the wildThe 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness was built to be better off-road, but many of its changes make it better to drive on pavement as well.
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan preview: Update for compact crossover with a light touchThe refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan offers technology and feature updates, though the proliferation of touch controls on the interior means the news isn't all good.
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First drive review: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback grows up for better or worseThe new RS 7 is an upgrade over the old car in nearly every way. It’s more luxurious, features better technology, offers superior comfort, and the handling has improved as well. But it has also left behind some of the playfulness of its youth and I miss it.
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As good as the current generation of the Porsche 911 is, I feel like it has lost something. Not in the sense of raw numbers and speed—those are still there in spades—but in the sense of...
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First drive review: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is an Audi cover band that still rocksThe refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Arteon adds in new technology and styling tweaks, pushing it even closer to near-luxury status.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 turns something borrowed into something newThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a fantastic mash-up of GT350 and Bullitt parts.
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Genesis X Concept: Maybe this time?The third time could be the charm for a Genesis concept coupe to turn into a halo car.
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First drive review: 2022 Infiniti QX55 has the look, not the touchInfiniti charges $7,000 for the QX55’s style versus the QX50. Is it worth it?
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel adds more fun and fuel efficiencyThe Jeep Gladiator adds a turbodiesel for 2021 and the engine enhances both the pickup's fuel efficiency and performance, especially off-road.
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Maseratis seem to put form over function, so I haven’t understood their appeal. But the 2021 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo adds some substance to back up its flash, and I had the feeling it would...
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Preview: 2022 Mini Hardtop and Convertible receive subtle refresh that plays off CountrymanThe 2022 Mini Cooper Hardtop and Convertible get a minor midcyle refresh that was previewed by the Countryman.
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First drive review: 2021 Audi SQ5 attempts to spice up practicalityThe 2021 Audi SQ5 promises to be sporty, but stops short of delivering on the notion or stirring the soul.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport bucks like a baby Bronco, with the right engineThe 2021 Ford Bronco Sport delivers off-road power and performance, if you go with the right model.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 exudes elegance, just don’t overpackThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 delivers first-class luxury but, oddly, needs more space.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line shows cheap speed is funThe 2021 Hyundai Elantra N-Line offers a fun driving experience for less than $30,000.
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