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The Audi A6 e-tron: Everything we know

Lou Ruggieri — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:21 +0000

Audi / Audi The more things change, the more they stay the same. Unsurprisingly, Audi is about to debut another stunningly stylish four-door sports sedan for families and enthusiasts to drool over. But, the new all-electric A6 e-tron brings with it a few new surprises from the four-ringed German manufacturer. Based on the 2021 concept […]

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100 years later, the Bugatti Type 35 gets an electric, limited edition refresh

Bruce Brown — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:36:37 +0000

The Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition represents the original six racecars prepared for the 1924 Grand Prix de Lyon.

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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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Audi and Porsche’s new PPE electric drive system is smaller and more efficient

Bruce Brown — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:48:53 +0000

Audi recently introduced the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), an electrical architecture for future EVs.

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VW reveals 2025 ID. Buzz trim levels and features, no launch date or prices yet

Bruce Brown — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:15:32 +0000

VW revealed three introductory U.S. trim levels for the long-awaited 2025 ID. Buzz, the all-electric descendent of the original VW Microbus.

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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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The Jeep Recon EV: What we know so far

Bruce Brown — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:22 +0000

The all-electric Jeep Recon will be trail-rated, ready for off-road fun, but not a replacement for the Wrangler EV,

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The Volkswagen GTI EV: What we know so far

Bruce Brown — Sat, 11 May 2024 20:00:17 +0000

There's no firm launch date for the electrified hot hatch, but VW has confirmed the GTI EV is coming.

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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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What we know about Toyota’s next-gen RAV4 so far

Lou Ruggieri — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:32 +0000

Now in its fifth generation, which began in 2018, it seems about time for the RAV4 to transition to another generation, which should be coming in the next year or two at the most. The following is what we know thus far about what to expect with the next-gen RAV.

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Defender revamps luxury in 2025 lineup with signature 110 Sedona Edition

Bruce Brown — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:21:59 +0000

Jaguar Land Rover's Defender brand bumpied up the luxury and personalization of its hardy adventure vehicle.

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2025 BMW M4 CS: intentionally intense and emotional

Bruce Brown — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:58:13 +0000

BMW designed the 2025 BMW M4 CS to give drivers "a more intense, emotional driving experience." Here's how they did it.

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Ford’s hybrid vehicle strategy pays off with new all-time sales record

Bruce Brown — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:03:12 +0000

Ford reported good news for hybrid sales in its latest monthly report.

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Ryvid’s Outset electric motorcycle launches with an unexpected low price

Bruce Brown — Wed, 08 May 2024 14:25:56 +0000

Ryvid's Outset and re-priced Anthem could be harbingers of even better-than-price parity with gas-powered motorcycles.

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It’s Mercedes season and the AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet just dropped

Bruce Brown — Wed, 08 May 2024 14:22:17 +0000

The AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet shifts the needle toward luxury but is no slouch when the going gets frisky.

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The electric Jeep Wrangler: Everything we know so far

Bruce Brown — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:02 +0000

Jeep parent company Stellantis has made it clear that an all-electric Jeep Wrangler is coming, possibly sooner than many expect. Here's what we know so far.

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Hennessey goes truckin’ with VelociRaptoR 1000 ‘Super Truck’

Bruce Brown — Tue, 07 May 2024 19:02:18 +0000

Hennessey went all out to upgrade Ford's F-150 Raptor R to the 1043-bhp VelociRaptoR 1000..

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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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The Porsche 911 hybrid: What you need to know

Jason Collins — Sun, 05 May 2024 18:00:55 +0000

The Porsche 911 is about to experience its most remarkable change to date, possibly even more significant than hopping on the water-cooled bandwagon.

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New survey suggests automakers aren’t building the EVs people really want

Lou Ruggieri — Sun, 05 May 2024 15:00:43 +0000

James Qube/Pixabay / Pixabay Despite the Bitcoin-esq wave of obsession that so many people have jumped on board with , it suddenly feels like sooner or later, you’re going to hear some version of this around the watercooler, “A funny thing happened on the way to the Tesla dealership… We turned around.” In a new […]

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Electric Bronco: What we know about Ford’s iconic SUV

Bruce Brown — Sat, 04 May 2024 19:00:51 +0000

Ford has dropped enough breadcrumbs about an electric Bronco that we can piece together a profile of the upcoming electric version of Ford's iconic SUV.

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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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CEO says Jeep Gladiator 4xe PHEV arrives in 2025

Bruce Brown — Fri, 03 May 2024 22:32:15 +0000

An electrified Jeep Gladiator is coming, and it may be here sooner than many expect.

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GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1: Ready to go further with improved range

Bruce Brown — Fri, 03 May 2024 20:13:40 +0000

The first 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup trucks will go further, tow more, and carry heavier weight than expected.

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These 4 new watches put a modern twist on Jeep, Marathon’s WWII history

Bruce Brown — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:16:39 +0000

Jeep and Marathon Watch collection commemorates their shared history of supplying the Allied Forces with military specification equipment back to 1941.

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The 2026 Audi Q9: Everything we know so far

Lou Ruggieri — Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Much like its rivals, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Audi has tried to create an SUV and/or crossover to fit every family size and price point (within the limits of the 'luxury' class). But, the big news, literally, is that the company's new flagship SUV will be coming to us very soon. Here's what we know so far...

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How prospective buyers can preview the high-performance 2025 Defender OCTA

Bruce Brown — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:27:54 +0000

Defender is inviting clients who want to secure a reservation for the most powerful Defender ever to register for one of seven preview events.

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Jeep Gladiator NightHawk: A limited edition with the right stuff at the right price

Bruce Brown — Thu, 02 May 2024 21:49:10 +0000

Jeep recently launched the Gladiator NightHawk, a limited edition with appearance, convenience, and handling features at a price that's hard to beat.

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