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Flying Above the Clouds in a Powered Parachute Is Peaceful and Terrifying
Jan 17, 2022 6:00 PM
What's the Worst Car Smell?
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A Plant’s Been Growing Through This Rusty GMC Sierra for Months. Its Owner Still Drives It
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Tesla-Swapped Plymouth With Pushrod Suspension Is Restomodding Done Right
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Meet the American Team Who Piloted a 1982 Porsche 911 SC in the Dakar
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Why Genesis Is Still Going All-In on Sedans
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A 294-Ton 'Superload' Is Crossing Pennsylvania Right Now
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Chevy Camaro Driver Tries Doing Donuts in Empty Lot, Crashes Into Pole, Gets Arrested
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By Erica Lourd Sep 26, 2018
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2018 VW Golf GTI Autobahn Review: The Hot Hatch of Choice Keeps Getting Better

Volkswagen's beloved sporty car has bold looks and plenty of pep in its step, keeping it relevant in an era of crossover domination.
By Erica Lourd Sep 20, 2018

2019 Kia Optima SX Review: A Sporty Daily Driver You Could Fall in Love With 

Between its roominess, power, and abundant technology, this midsize Kia four-door makes a solid case for itself. 
By Erica Lourd Aug 20, 2018
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2018 Fiat 500L Test Drive Review: A Bloated Mini-Bus In Need of More Power

Thanks to a big body and a tiny engine, this Fiat is missing any of the Italian zippiness you might expect.
By Erica Lourd and Josh Condon Aug 8, 2018

2018 Lincoln Continental Group Review: a High-Tech Take on the Big, Comfy American Luxury Sedan

Lots of standard tech and some bold design touches—plus a few gimmicks—means this (mostly) doesn't feel like your grandfather's Lincoln Continental.
By Erica Lourd and Will Sabel Courtney Jul 23, 2018
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2019 Honda Insight Touring Group Review: The Hybrid for People Who Don't Brag About Composting

Honda's third-generation Insight proves itself to be a capable, entertaining, fuel-efficient car—that just happens to be a hybrid.
By Erica Lourd Jul 11, 2018
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2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Review: The Very Model of a Good-Enough SUV

Most new cars are plenty "good" these days. The Nissan Pathfinder? No exception.
By Erica Lourd Jun 19, 2018
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2018 Toyota Prius C Review: The City-Dweller's Hybrid With Sporty Styling (But No Real Sportiness)

The smallest Prius is perfect for those tight parallel parking spots, but not for people with the need for speed.
By Erica Lourd and Will Sabel Courtney Jun 12, 2018
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2018 BMW i3s Group Review: An Electric Niblet Smacking Drivers in the Face With the Future

BMW's electric city car isn't great at everything, but it packs a lot of character into the tasks it does well. 
By Erica Lourd Apr 24, 2018

2018 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Review: A Solid Luxury Crossover With an Extra-Fine Interior 

Audi's big SUV packs an impressive amount of style and luxury—without breaking the bank.
By Erica Lourd Apr 2, 2018

The Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Is the Anti-SUV Crossover of Choice

Among a sea of soccer moms and their Suburbans, this SUV delivers standout style.