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2020 Genesis G90: An Affordable, 420-Hp Limo4.0/5

NIAGARA, Ontario— The Genesis G70 sports sedan has been racking up the awards lately and the company is selling hundreds of units, closing the gap with more established competitors. Meanwhile, the larger G90 is virtually going unnoticed. So far this year it has barely sold more than 20 copies in …September 5, 2019

2020 GMC Sierra HD: Towing the Competition4.0/5

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming— The heavy-duty pickup segment has become so competitive that the latest product on the market automatically becomes the king of the hill. This year has been a historic one. It all started with the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty and its 1,000 pound-feet of torque. Then, Ford made …August 28, 2019

2020 GMC Acadia AT4: The Proper Uniform4.0/5

GMC is in the midst of a transformation. The GMC Sierra and GMC Sierra HD pickups are all-new, the AT4 sub-brand is about to expand to the entire lineup and the Acadia midsize crossover sits pretty thanks to a makeover for the 2020 model year. This story is about the …August 26, 2019

2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Torque Treat3.0/5

FCA is launching the third generation of its 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 with the 2020 Ram 1500 in an effort to keep up with Ford and General Motors, which have also introduced a diesel-powered version of their full-size, light-duty pickups. We headed to Minnesota for a first drive of the Ram …August 23, 2019

2020 Lincoln Aviator: A Grand Return4.0/5

We bet you haven’t considered Lincoln for your next luxury SUV purchase, except maybe if you’re shopping for a full-size model. Ironically, the venerable Navigator is the brand’s flagship SUV and the one that attracts the youngest customers. The Aviator , which was initially sold in the early 2000s, is …August 22, 2019

Volkswagen ID. Buggy Concept: Driving an Electric Dune Buggy

MONTEREY, California— As part of the festivities surrounding the 2019 Monterey Car Week, Volkswagen gave us the incredible opportunity to test drive its new, zero-emission ID. Buggy, which initially made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March. This one-off concept was hand-built by a small team of 30 …August 19, 2019

2021 BMW 330e: Plug-in Hybrid with AWD, How Nice!4.0/5

Munich, Germany— Unlike the previous 330e, which was available with rear-wheel drive only, the plug-in hybrid variant of the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series will be sold in Canada in a single configuration equipped with the company’s xDrive all-wheel drive system when it arrives just in time for next spring. The …August 13, 2019

2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman: The UK’s 301-Hp Pocket Rocket4.0/5

FRANKFURT, Germany— 301 horsepower. That’s how mighty the new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is in the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, a 32-percent increase in output from the previous models. This is backed by 332 pound-feet of torque, up 28 percent, and with …August 2, 2019

2020 Audi Q7: Looking Sharp a la Q84.5/5

KERRY, Ireland— On the super-tight roads that make up the Ring of Kerry in Ireland, the remains of mirror caps here and there suggest frequent clashes between cars rented by tourists and sightseeing buses. The landscape is breathtaking, but the drive is far from relaxing as you must often steer …August 1, 2019

2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid: Successful Mutation4.0/5

EUGENE, Oregon— For years, we’ve heard how the colossal success of the Porsche Cayenne gave the company the financial resources to develop its prestigious and pricey sports cars, so it was about time the SUV got some love, as well. The 2019 model year ushers in the third generation of …July 31, 2019

2020 Cadillac XT6: Not Enough Frosting3.0/5

People shopping for a three-row luxury SUV that doesn’t look like a presidential limo used to have very few options. Then, at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Cadillac introduced the all-new 2020 XT6. How good is it? We spent time behind the wheel to find out. July 30, 2019

2020 Lexus GX: What Retirement?3.0/5

LIBERIA, Costa Rica – In a world filled with car-based crossovers with turbocharged engines or hybrid powertrains, the Lexus GX sure feels archaic. The clash is especially noticeable alongside the brand’s own seven-passenger RX L . If body-on-frame utility vehicles with thirsty V8 engines are considered a thing of the …July 22, 2019

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