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As most of you know, Bugatti was reborn in 2004 with the introduction of the Veyron. The introduction of this beloved car created an entirely new segment dubbed the hypercar. It had 1,000 horsepower, could get to 60 mph in less time than it took you to read this sentence, and, famously, had a top
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Key Takeaways Chery and JLR will revive the Freelander nameplate as a new EV brand. The new Freelander brand will offer “mainstream electric vehicles” in China before the automaker expands to global markets. Freelander EVs will be produced at CJLR’s factory in Changshu, China. Remember the Land Rover Freelander? Marketed in the United States as
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Key Takeaways 190E-based restomod features reinforced chassis, new front and rear subframes, and bespoke suspension with KW adjustable dampers. 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with HWA management system produces up to 493 brake horsepower with Affalterbach package. Engine features custom-developed dry-sump lubrication solution to lower center of gravity, Digitalized interior with retro-style gauge faces and Recaro bucket
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The 2024 Lexus TX is a new three-row #SUV that competes with the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60. It will be available with a turbocharged engine, F Sport Performance Hybrid, and V6 plug-in hybrid powertrains. Is this the first true three-row crossover from Lexus that will fit seven people comfortably? We found out!
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Not everyone wants to use their fun second car on weekends only. If you want to enjoy the drop-top life every day of the week, with the flexibility to seat three passengers when the need arises, these four-seater convertibles are up for the job. Many of them are best described as 2+2 convertibles, with tiny
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Quick Links The Things I’m Not Too Fond Of Will Any Of This Matter To Buyers? I just got back from driving the new McLaren Artura Spider in Monaco, including a low-speed jaunt around the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, fulfilling a childhood dream of mine. There’s a full first drive report for you
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Earlier this month, Rivian announced its second-generation R1T pickup truck, ushering in a new age for the burgeoning EV company. The automaker claims everything from the computers, motors, and even the touchscreen is updated and revamped, with more components made in-house than ever before. Because the R1 series of vehicles constitutes Rivian’s flagship lineup, it
Read MoreKey Takeaways Most of our top-rated hybrid SUVs fall into the compact segment, where efficiency and value are prioritized. The Koreans made a strong showing in this segment, with multiple contenders from Kia and Hyundai. The best hybrid SUVs combine efficiency with punchy performance and typical SUV versatility. Hybrid SUVs are hugely popular right now,
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Money shifting is back in the news thanks to a $42,000 repair bill on an all-new Toyota GR Corolla. Now, if you’re an enthusiast with technical knowledge, you’ll understand exactly what happened to the poor hot hatch, but there is a younger generation out there who needs a bit more information. A money-shift can be
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Key Takeaways The 2025 Volkswagen lineup will see major changes to the Jetta, Tiguan, Golf GTI, Taos, and Golf R models. Updates for the models are expected by the end of 2024 or in early 2025. The new Golf GTI will exclude the manual option, but a 328-horsepower Golf R is coming. We’re in for
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