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1990 Lexus LS 400: The Game Changer
1990 Lexus LS 400: The Game ChangerLIBERIA, Costa Rica – Lexus is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019, and it invited journalists from around the globe to Costa Rica, where we had the opportunity to get some seat time in a few vintage Lexus models alongside a couple of 2020 models, including the Lexus RX and …
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2020 Audi A4: New Look and New Touchscreen
2020 Audi A4: New Look and New TouchscreenThe new 2020 Audi A4 flies at more than 150 km/h on a serpentine stretch of autostrada through the rolling hills that separate Bolzano and Bressanone. Even at that speed, the interior remains quiet and serene. Granted, there are few road imperfections along the way, but we still have to …
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2020 Porsche 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4: The Star Players
2020 Porsche 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4: The Star PlayersKNOCK HILL, Scotland – It’s simple, really: pound for pound, dollar for dollar, there are no better sports cars than the mid-engined Porsche Boxster and Cayman. They’ve been the undisputed handling champs since making their debuts in 1997 and 2006, respectively. The wizards in Weissach keep finding ways to increase …
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30 Years of Lexus
30 Years of LexusLIBERIA, Costa Rica – As the Japanese automobile manufacturers expanded their business globally in the 1980s, they grabbed a stranglehold of the small-car market in North America. Three of those automakers decided to build on that success and aim to redefine the luxury-car market. Honda was first, creating the Acura …
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2020 Lexus RX: Minor Changes to Stay in the Game
2020 Lexus RX: Minor Changes to Stay in the GameLIBERIA, Costa Rica – Lexus is proud to say that it invented the luxury crossover when it introduced the RX 300 back in 1998. It was an instant hit and when on to become the brand’s all-time, best-selling model. In 2018, it accounted for 29% of total Lexus sales across …
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At-fault Accident Driving a Loaner: Don’t get Stuck with a Huge Bill
At-fault Accident Driving a Loaner: Don’t get Stuck with a Huge BillYour car is at the garage and, in the meantime, you’ve been given a loaner (“courtesy car”). You declined to take the accident coverage (known as the “collision deductible waiver”) because you didn’t think it was necessary. But, on the way home, you had an accident involving the truck ahead …
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette: The New Pride of America
2020 Chevrolet Corvette: The New Pride of AmericaThis is it! The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has finally shed its camouflage and the least we can say is that this car is quite a sight to behold. The breathtaking front fascia, the exquisite proportions that mark a radical departure from the C7 Corvette and the mid-mounted engine seen …
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2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is Back with More Power
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is Back with More PowerAs you probably know, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is refreshed and improved for 2020 , including both the SUV and Coupe variants. We flew to Germany a couple of weeks ago to put the vehicles to the test and were enamoured of them, particularly the irresistible GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ .
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Subaru and Lexus Top Brand Loyalty Rankings, Study Shows
Subaru and Lexus Top Brand Loyalty Rankings, Study ShowsSelling attractive, high-quality cars and trucks is one thing, but making sure they are dependable and durable enough so that customers keep coming back for more is another. And we know for a fact that loyal customers are more likely to recommend a brand to their friends and family members …
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Tesla Kills Standard-Range Model S and Model X
Tesla Kills Standard-Range Model S and Model XHere we go again. Following a series of updates announced this spring in a move to stay one step ahead of competitors, Tesla has now decided to kill the Standard Range versions of its Model S sedan and Model X crossover. The changes are effective immediately on the company’s website.
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Ford Wants to Introduce the World’s First Pickup Truck Emoji
Ford Wants to Introduce the World’s First Pickup Truck EmojiFord is currently working on the world’s smallest pickup truck and, if all goes according to plan, we could see it everywhere pretty soon. No, it’s not a more compact version of the Ranger , not even a die-cast model or a Hot Wheels toy. Today, July 17, is World …
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The Nardo Test Track has Re-opened!
The Nardo Test Track has Re-opened!There are cool tracks all around the world, and then there’s Nardo—not to be confused with the Volkswagen concept. Originally built by Fiat, this perfectly circular 11.3-kilometre loop located in Italy is actually a test facility that Porsche bought in 2012. After closing for several months, it’s now back open …
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class Could be Short-lived, Sources Say
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Could be Short-lived, Sources SaySome pickup fans were disappointed when Mercedes-Benz confirmed that its brand new X-Class would not be sold in North America. If you are one of them, this will probably make you feel better: According to a report from Automotive News Europe , which cites anonymous sources within the company, the …
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All-new Lotus Evija Unveiled with Nearly 2,000 Hp
All-new Lotus Evija Unveiled with Nearly 2,000 HpThe highly anticipated Lotus Evija, formerly referred to as Type 130, made its global debut today in London as the first hypercar from Lotus and the company’s first model with an electrified powertrain. The performance numbers are unreal, so let’s throw them out there first. With a target output of …
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A Ford Bronco Pickup to Rival the Jeep Gladiator?
A Ford Bronco Pickup to Rival the Jeep Gladiator?Excited about the launch of the next-generation Ford Bronco yet? Even though it won’t hit the market until 2020 as a 2021 model, this rugged off-road SUV has many among the media and the enthusiast community scrambling to get every little piece of information available, whether confirmed or rumoured. We …
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This is the Fastest-accelerating Production Truck Ever Built
This is the Fastest-accelerating Production Truck Ever BuiltWhen someone modifies a pickup truck, their goal is usually to make it more extreme and capable off the road or simply to create something flashy and outrageous. Think about Hennessey’s VelociRaptor 6x6 or VelociRaptor Ford Ranger . Roush Performance, which is known for creating super-powerful and ultra-fast versions of …
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2020 Hyundai Elantra: Still Good Enough for Bronze
2020 Hyundai Elantra: Still Good Enough for BronzeThe Hyundai Elantra is one of the most popular cars in Canada. And for good reason. Despite a drop of about 9 percent last year, it still sold more than 41,000 units. Korea’s finest compact ranks third in the country behind only the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The quality …
Test Drives2018 Volkswagn Golf Alltrack: The Veedub SUV
2018 Volkswagn Golf Alltrack: The Veedub SUVIn North America, Volkswagen struck gold with the recent launch of the Atlas midsize SUV and the redesigned compact Tiguan , as both racking up strong sales numbers. Surfing on that wave of success, the brand also announced another SUV, the five-passenger and midsize Atlas Cross Sport , which will …
Test Drives2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Welcome to Canada
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Welcome to CanadaTwo years after its official release, the Chevrolet Bolt EV remains competitive even if it now faces serious rivals such as the long-range Nissan LEAF PLUS and the Hyundai Kona Electric . Plus, the Tesla Model 3 is finally here, and it’s not only an accomplished product, its gaining quite …
Test Drives2019 Lincoln MKC: One Last Show
2019 Lincoln MKC: One Last ShowThe MKC is knocking on death’s door. The 2020 Lincoln Corsair, its replacement in the brand’s line-up, was unveiled at this year’s New York Auto Show. Wait—didn’t the MKC get a facelift for the 2019 model year? It did, and it doesn’t make sense from a financial standpoint for the …
Test Drives2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: a GT, but not a GTI
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: a GT, but not a GTIThe Hyundai Veloster is a peculiar little beast. It arrived on the market for the 2012 model year and stunned the compact-car landscape with its offbeat design, and especially its asymmetrical door layout. Despite its modest architecture, the Veloster boasted surprisingly amusing driving dynamics, although its 1.6-litre, four-cylinder borrowed from …
Test Drives2019 Infiniti QX50 : Quiet Engineering
2019 Infiniti QX50 : Quiet EngineeringThe 2019 Infiniti QX50 is all-new from the ground up and armed, at least according to Infiniti, to tackle on the latest crop of compact luxury crossovers out there, which have now become all the talk in the industry. It features the first-ever variable-compression engine… in the world. Thanks to …
Test Drives2019 Ford Fusion Energi: Soon to Be Unplugged
2019 Ford Fusion Energi: Soon to Be UnpluggedIt’s sad to see more and more cars leave the market, but customer demand obviously dictates what manufacturers will sell. Ford probably figures that development of a new-generation midsize sedan for America won’t be profitable. The 2019 model year should be the last one for the Fusion, and will be …
Test Drives2019 Infiniti QX60: Versatility First
2019 Infiniti QX60: Versatility FirstFrom the moment the QX60 went on sale back in 2012—it was called the JX35 during the first year of production before all the brand’s models received new nameplates—it outsold every other Infiniti car and SUV. Up until 2019, the QX60 consistently accounted for more than 35% of the brand’s …
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2020 Mazda CX-30
2020 Mazda CX-30Described as a new core model, the CX-30 slots between the diminutive (too small for some) CX-3 and the popular CX-5 . It embodies the latest evolution of Mazda’s KODO design language, with a particularly sexy hood line and rear section, while adding sizable cladding around the wheel arches for …
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Audi Q4 e-tron concept
Audi Q4 e-tron conceptSmaller than the e-tron quattro , the new Q4 e-tron Concept features a long wheelbase that maximizes interior room. In terms of size, it stands at 4.59 metres long, 1.90 metres wide and 1.61 metres tall. During the press conference, Audi president and CEO Bram Schott announced that the Q4 …
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Volkswagen ID. Buggy
Volkswagen ID. BuggyBarely four metres long and slightly less than two metres wide, the I.D. Buggy concept is a cute nod to the good old dune buggies that were powered by Volkswagen Beetle engines. As was the case then, it comes standard with rear-wheel drive. However, an AWD system could be fitted …
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Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept
Alfa Romeo Tonale ConceptItalian brand Alfa Romeo has just revealed a new concept SUV at the Geneva Auto Show , and it previews what could be its first plug-in hybrid model.
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Pininfarina Battista
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