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Mercedes-Benz EQV Electric Crossover Confirmed, Will Be Benz's Entry-Level EV: Report
Apr 19, 2019 2:30 PM
Judge Extends Deadline Once Again in Tesla's Elon Musk vs. SEC Contempt Case Deal
Apr 19, 2019 1:50 PM
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series With 630-HP Twin-Turbo V-8 Will Arrive in 2020: Report
Apr 19, 2019 1:15 PM
Daimler Seeks $6.75 Billion in Cost Cuts, Will Axe 10,000 Jobs Overall: Report
Apr 19, 2019 12:43 PM
Half-Naked Florida Man Tries to Steal Ford Fiesta, Gets Bat to the Face From Feisty Grandma
Apr 19, 2019 12:09 PM
Upcoming Chevrolet Electric Crossover Revealed Via 'Bolt EUV' Patent Filing: Report
Apr 19, 2019 10:52 AM
The 5 Hottest Crossovers and SUVs of the 2019 New York Auto Show
Apr 19, 2019 9:57 AM
Aston Martin DBS 59: A 715-HP Tribute to Carroll Shelby's 1959 Le Mans 24 Victory
Apr 19, 2019 9:04 AM
Six Decades-Old Cars You Can Still Buy New
Apr 18, 2019 5:09 PM
2020 Cadillac CT5: Detroit's Luxurious Sports Sedan Takes Aim at BMW, Mercedes-Benz
Apr 18, 2019 3:45 PM
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By Lawrence Ulrich Apr 17, 2019

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair Sails into a Crowded SUV Harbor at the New York Auto Show

Lincoln's mammoth Navigator has been a sales success. Can the Corsair repeat that feat in a more-petite form?
By Lawrence Ulrich Apr 10, 2019
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2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Review: America's Favorite SUV Toughens Up, Improves Like Crazy

Boring no more, Toyota's all-new square-jawed RAV4 may put a stranglehold on its American sales title. 
By Lawrence Ulrich Apr 3, 2019
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2019 BMW X7 First Drive: Climb Aboard Bimmer's Biggest, Fanciest SUV Yet

Trolls may attack this Bavarian bus, but they're wasting their breath. Without a three-row SUV, BMW risked losing loyal customers to rivals.
By Lawrence Ulrich Mar 27, 2019
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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Review: A Desert-Running Pickup Takes a Snow Day at Team O'Neil

New Hampshire's Team O'Neil Rally School is all about rally cars, but the burly Raptor proves more than willing to play along.
By Lawrence Ulrich Mar 20, 2019
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New Z4, M5 Competition, and X3 M, All in a Day: Sampling a 90-BMW Smorgasbord at The Thermal Club

From the new X7 to its M Division stars, BMW brings several showrooms' worth of cars to the Palm Desert for journalists to take for a spin.
By Lawrence Ulrich Mar 13, 2019
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2019 McLaren 720S Review: 10 Years On, Woking's Magic Is Stronger Than Ever

McLaren's mid-engine marvel proves—vividly—that the brand is here to stay.
By Lawrence Ulrich Mar 6, 2019
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2019 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 Review: Fast, Stylish and Flawed   

At these prices, a shapely body and rowdy 400-horsepower V-6 can't make up for a dearth of fun and refinement.
By Lawrence Ulrich Mar 5, 2019
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2019 Ford Edge ST Review: No High-Riding Hot Hatch, But a Satisfying, Speedy SUV Nonetheless

The new Edge ST is Ford's shot at putting some pep into its crossover lineup. Manage your expectations, and you'll find it a pretty satisfying ride.
By Lawrence Ulrich Feb 27, 2019
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2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 Review: Daimler's Retro-Looking SUV Status Symbol Goes Modern

The first all-new G-Wagen since 1979 is the resto-mod of the SUV world: vintage on top, new and accommodating beneath.  
By Lawrence Ulrich Feb 20, 2019
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2019 BMW M850i xDrive Review: As the Brand's New Halo Car, This Sexy GT Does Right By Bimmer

The reborn 8 Series coupe doesn't just stand at the top of the carmaker's lineup—it stands up there with pride. 
By Lawrence Ulrich Feb 7, 2019
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Watch a Jaguar E-Type, a Ford Raptor, and Porsches Galore Dance in the Snow at Monticello Motor Club

What's a New York track to do in winter? Why, clean some—but not all—the white stuff off the course and let the cars romp.
By Lawrence Ulrich Feb 6, 2019
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2019 BMW M2 Competition Review: A Fun Little Sports Coupe Borrows a Cup of Power From the M3

It costs $4,400 more than before, but the new M2 Competition shows how seriously BMW is taking its reputation. 
By Lawrence Ulrich Feb 4, 2019

Americans Don't Want Sedans, Right? Then Why Have Lexus LS Sales More Than Doubled? 

The all-new LS is proving that sedans, properly executed, can hold their own against SUVs in showrooms. 
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 31, 2019
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2019 Audi A8 Review: Tech-Packed Flagship Delivers Almost Everything, Except Level 3 Autonomy

No, Audi's full-size sedan will not drive itself. But any other feature you can imagine in a modern car, the A8 probably has it.
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 23, 2019
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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Review: Which Is Best, Classic Convertible or Sexy Retractable Hardtop?

In 2019, the Great Mazda Miata debate rages on like never before.
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 17, 2019
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2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Review: A Front-Wheel-Drive Lexus That Banishes the Beige

Amped-up looks, a rich interior, and surprisingly sophisticated performance make this the ES for serious drivers. 
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 15, 2019

Self-Driving Cars Won't Save Your Life, But the Skip Barber Racing School Just Might

In an era of smartphone distraction, declining skills, and indifferent driver education, Skip Barber teaches humans how to drive the right way.
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 9, 2019

Meet the All-New, RWD-Based 2020 Ford Explorer, Packing New Engines and New Tech

With new hybrid and EcoBoost powertrains, a fresh architecture, and an appealing design, the 2020 Explorer pushes Ford's SUV-centric offense down the field.
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 9, 2019
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2019 Volvo S60 T8 Review: Half-Baked Hybrid Shows Volvo Is Miles Behind Electric Car Leaders

Illusory mileage gains and glitchy hybrid system should send Volvo back to the drawing board.
By Lawrence Ulrich Jan 2, 2019
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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Review: The Longest-Range Electric Car You Can Buy (That's Not a Tesla)

Hyundai's electric crossover is priced identically to the Chevy Bolt—but the Kona travels 20 miles farther on a charge, at 258 miles.
By Lawrence Ulrich Dec 19, 2018

Off-Roading the Nissan Patrol, Navara, and Terra in Africa: A Sahara Sampling of Forbidden 4×4 Fruit

Truly off-road-ready SUVs and pickups are a shrinking niche in America, but Nissan's foreign legion remains relevant in Africa and beyond.
By Lawrence Ulrich Dec 14, 2018
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2019 BMW 3 Series First Drive: Bimmer's Iconic Sport Sedan Is No Longer Coasting on Its Reputation

BMW fights to revive its sport-sedan franchise. Spoiler alert: This 3 Series is actually fun to drive. 
By Lawrence Ulrich Nov 28, 2018
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2018 Mazda6 Review: Can This Plush, Pretty Mazda Beat the Long Odds on Family Sedans? 

Even America's best-selling sedans are struggling to attract buyers. For Mazda's underdog, success means keeping up with the mainstream Joneses.
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By Lawrence Ulrich Nov 26, 2018

General Motors' Job-Killing Plans Trigger Political Firestorm in Washington

Trump urges GM to reconsider closing factories in states that helped elect him. But what about those metals tariffs? 
By Lawrence Ulrich Nov 22, 2018
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2018 Audi TT RS Test Drive Review: Finally, a TT That Can Hang with Porsches and Corvettes

With 400 horses, Quattro traction, and the spectacular howl of its five-cylinder engine, this super-TT offers more than elegant design.