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2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4: Stuttgart's Sixties Buzzcut4.0/5
2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4: Stuttgart's Sixties Buzzcut4.0/5The 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is proof that infinite variation on a theme can serve as a viable business strategy in the sports car universe. Simultaneously tapping retro-themed styling and gee-whiz technological wizardry, the 911 Targa 4 is wedged between the 911 coupe and the open-air 911 Cabriolet, giving …
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2014 Best Buys: Intermediate SUVs Over $50,000
2014 Best Buys: Intermediate SUVs Over $50,000Some models are born to shine! It all starts with a great platform. Once a platform has proven itself, automakers will use and reuse it to ensure the success of their other models. That’s exactly what happened with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne / 2014 Volkswagen Touareg duo. While the Cayenne …
First Drives
2015 Honda CR-V: Finally a Bold Move4.0/5
2015 Honda CR-V: Finally a Bold Move4.0/5Of all the mid-generation updates done to the Honda CR-V over the last two decades, the 2015 refresh is definitely the most pronounced. In addition to adding a new grille and a few other aesthetic tweaks, Honda has equipped its compact SUV with the direct-injected Earth Dreams engine (taken from …
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B.F. Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: With the Snowflake Stamp of Approval!
B.F. Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: With the Snowflake Stamp of Approval!If you follow motorsports even a little, you probably associate the B.F. Goodrich name with off-road racing, and the legendary Baja 1000 race in particular. This event takes place on the potholed trails of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and showcases off-road pick-ups and race buggies. Over the years, vehicles fitted with …
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2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: We're Driving It This Week
2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: We're Driving It This WeekWhen is a coupe not a coupe? When it's got four doors and a Gran Coupe badge on the trunk. This week we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina for a chance to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, a model that's positioned between …
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2014 Ford Escape: Still One Of The Benchmarks4.0/5
2014 Ford Escape: Still One Of The Benchmarks4.0/5Each class of automobile has a few default answers to the question "which model should I buy?' For many years those seeking a compact crossover have been steered time and again to the Ford Escape, and this vehicle's status as one of the safest picks in a highly competitive segment …
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GM's 4G LTE Mobile Internet Poses Cost and Security Concerns
GM's 4G LTE Mobile Internet Poses Cost and Security ConcernsThe 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is the latest effort from General Motors to feature the brand's new 4G LTE wireless Internet option. At its core, the system is comprised of a mobile router that connects to available 4G LTE networks and then serves as a hotspot for any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile …
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe: The Second Front4.5/5
2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe: The Second Front4.5/5When one door closes another one opens - at least that's how things seem to be shaking out at Cadillac, which is introducing the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe hot on the heels of the CTS Coupe riding off into the sunset. The entry-level ATS Coupe plays a different role than …