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The Mercedes Baby G-Class crossover: Everything we know so far

Dave McQuilling — Wed, 15 May 2024 15:00:30 +0000

Mercedes has confirmed it will be making a smaller, cheaper, G Class

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What we know about Toyota’s new MR2 so far

Dave McQuilling — Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:28 +0000

Toyota is reviving the MR2, but getting one may be tricky

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The Ineos Fusilier: What you need to know

Dave McQuilling — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:40 +0000

Ineos' upcoming BEV offroader looks a lot like a German classic

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Report: The car brands that cost the least (and most) to maintain

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 12 May 2024 19:00:35 +0000

Teslas have their faults, but affordable maintenance and repairs aren't amongst them.

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Lagavulin 16: what you really need to know about this smoky, Islay Scotch

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 12 May 2024 18:00:32 +0000

Lagavulin 16 is a great example of an Islay whisky -- smoky, complex, and a bit medicinal

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The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia: What we know so far

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 11 May 2024 13:00:42 +0000

Will it be another electric crossover or a 1,000 horsepower Italian take on the Dodge Charger?

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The Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II: An ultra-luxury sequel to its popular SUV

Dave McQuilling — Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:04 +0000

Patterns consisting of thousands of perforations, miles of thread, and a new infotainment system take the Cullinan II to the next level

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Aston Martin Residences Miami: Limited availability, luxe interior, and 0 wheels

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 04 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Like Aston Martin's limited-run cars there are only a few hundred condos, and they're pretty much all sold already.

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F1 driver Michael Schumacher’s watch collection to be auctioned (and it’s great)

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:38 +0000

You can own a little bit of F1 history, and a very rare watch at the same time.

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The first electric Ferrari: Everything we know so far

Dave McQuilling — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:32 +0000

The world is still waiting for the first electric Ferrari, but the wait may not go on for much longer

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The new electric Mercedes G-Class comes with four motors and a U.S. exclusive

Dave McQuilling — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:30:52 +0000

Mercedes has gone all out to make its new electric G Class an offroading champ

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John Hennessey reveals the Venom F5’s weirdest engineering challenge

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:00:13 +0000

Hypercars tend to be quite small and hard to get into, but roominess is another area where the Hennessey Venom F5 stands out.

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Maserati rounds off its 2025 Folgore lineup with an electric GranCabrio

Dave McQuilling — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:00:30 +0000

Maserati has completed its Folgore lineup with an all-electric version of its GranCabrio convertible

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5 standout features on the Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:30:16 +0000

Rolls Royce has produced a limited run of cars that aim to replicate a well-known celestial phenomenon.

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CEO says Hennessey has to solve this issue before Venom F5 can win speed record

Dave McQuilling — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:15 +0000

John Hennessey's Venom F5 is aiming to break the production car speed record this year. Unfortunately, there's one more hurdle to clear.

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Audi Q7 vs Audi Q8: What’s the difference?

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:00:42 +0000

Luxury SUVs can seem similar, especially when made by the same manufacturer. But dig in, and you'll see some big differences.

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We drove the Maserati Grecale Folgore — what we liked (and didn’t) about the EV

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 13:30:23 +0000

Maserati is offering an electric version of its Grecale SUV, but how does it stand out from the rest of the lineup?

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Hennessey’s Venom F5 breaks COTA lap record — CEO tells us why it’s ‘America’s hypercar’

Dave McQuilling — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:56 +0000

John Hennessey's "Decathlete of Hypercars" has just won its first event.

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5 non-Ferrari cars you wouldn’t guess have a Ferrari engine

Dave McQuilling — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:13 +0000

Ferrari is well known for its engines, but some of them have made it into more than just the Prancing Horse's cars.

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Expectation vs. reality: Cybertruck Basecamp rooftop tent is another disappointment

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:00:21 +0000

The Cybertruck's $3,000 rooftop tent is the troubled vehicle's latest letdown

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United Global Services: Everything you need to know about the airline’s invite-only status tier

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:00:19 +0000

We all know about the published statuses on United's MilagePlus loyalty scheme. But what happens when you go beyond 1K?

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The best Formula 1 watches: These are the racing timepieces anyone would covet

Dave McQuilling — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:26 +0000

Want to look the part at a Grand prix? Well you'll need the right Formula 1 inspired watch.

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New viral video shows Tesla’s Cybertruck’s shatterproof glass has come a long way

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:00:22 +0000

One of the Cybertruck's most hyped up features actually has real-world applications.

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Bugatti’s next hypercar will feature a V16 engine

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:00:56 +0000

We now know a little bit more about Bugatti's next generation of hypercars

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The latest Girard Perregaux watch showcases a dial made from a 4.5 billion year old meteorite

Dave McQuilling — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:30:03 +0000

Many luxury watches are unique, but few give you the chance to wear an ancient piece of space debris on your wrist.

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A super-rare Rolex watch is up for sale — this is what you need to know

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:30:18 +0000

Rolex's attempt to rival the Moon Watch led to an extremely rare and coveted Explorer variant.

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The Maserati GranCabrio: The Trident gives its GranTurismo a Spyder variant

Dave McQuilling — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:00:09 +0000

Maserati has launched a convertible variant of its luxury sports car the GranTurismo in the form of the GranCabrio.

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New Aston Martin Vantage GT4: Aston rounds off its 2024 racing lineup

Dave McQuilling — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:38 +0000

Aston Martin's Vantage GT4 is what happens when one of the road's hottest cars is tuned for track perfection.

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The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is a little glance at heaven

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 15:00:04 +0000

Rolls Royce's Arcadia Droptail is a tranquil, coachbuilt, glance at heaven.

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10 years on, Hennessey aims to reclaim its fastest car title

Dave McQuilling — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 21:00:29 +0000

Hennessey took the "World's Fastest Production Car" crown from Bugatti back in 2014. Ten years on, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer is aiming to do it again.

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