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2013 BMW 328i M Sport review

The 2013 BMW 328i has brilliant handling and is plenty fast, especially with the M Sport Package. But is it worth all the money they are asking for it?
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2014 Audi R8 V10 S tronic review

Entering the 2014 model year with a new dual-clutch transmission and some updated exterior designs, the all-wheel-drive R8 V10 allows drivers to not only attract a crowd but also effortlessly master every road condition – no matter the speed.

2014 Jaguar F-Type Review

The F-type is Jaguar's first true sports car in 52 years. The last was the E-Type launched in 1961. Although some accuse the F-Type of being too heavy for a sports car, I think it's nears perfection.
Audi Lighting Tech Demo

Part car, part projector: Illuminating Audi’s futuristic lighting technologies

Audi sees the automotive world a bit differently than other automakers.

Snowy ‘spy shots’ capture GM’s 2014 Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid

There’s a strange new fad sweeping, well, a few automakers: self-released spy photos. Few things are more annoying that disingenuous spy photos except spy photos of a car that has already been unveiled.
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Nissan brings high-tech safety systems to its entry-level ‘Note’

Nissan will unveil a 65-MPG compact car in Geneva next month that’s loaded with safety technology usually saved for luxury sedans.
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BMW sold all its i8 PHEV sports cars. But don’t fret, you can order an M8 supercar instead

BMW has officially – and proudly – sold out of its eco-friendly i8 sports car and plans an SLS-fighting M8 supercar for 2016.
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I went to Vegas and gambled my life with a ride in Audi’s self-driving A7

Using a box of electronics no bigger than a shoebox, Audi’s latest autonomous car can keep tabs on it surroundings and drive itself – but will it replace the human driver or just augment the driving experience?
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Chevrolet’s Performance Data Recorder turns the Stingray into a track-day teaching tool

Chevrolet has unveiled it's latest addition to the 2015 Corvette Stingray: the Performance Data Recorder.
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2013 MINI Cooper S Roadster review

When MINI Cooper first hit the scene in '02, their cars were fresh, even quaint, jaunty, and sporty. Over 10 years later, the world around MINI has changed.
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2014 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet Review

Underneath the subdued yet muscular skin of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet lies the heart of a 450-horsepower Bavarian barbarian. For as wild as it can be on the back roads, the RS 5 Cabriolet will never make you feel you’ve sacrificed sanity for the ability to go 174 mph at a moment’s notice.
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2014 Ford Focus ST review

The Focus ST is Ford’s first official Stateside answer to the long-reining Volkswagen GTI hot hatch. While it goes like stink and handles like a champ, there’s just something missing from the Focus ST that gives it that makes it feel alive.
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2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport review

If you’re the kind of person who collects state-themed spoons and wants a diesel-powered SUV rocket ship, you won’t like the Touareg TDI. If you’re a normal person, though, who simply wants refined, down-to-earth German luxury at the most reasonable price, the Touareg TDI is your best bet.
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2014 Audi A7 TDI Quattro review

The Audi A7 is already one of the most gorgeous and usable full-size sedans on the market. But when Audi bolted its torque-y and efficient diesel TDI engine under the hood, it turned it into an eco-friendly automotive superstar.
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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD review

The all-new GMC Sierra is tougher, more efficient, and more refined than ever before. Thankfully, for the new generation, GMC designers actually addressed the issues past models by improving braking, road noise, and connectivity.
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 review

Although entry-level luxury has never made a lot of sense to us, the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 puts it all into perspective. It has a gorgeous frame, a stunning interior, and price tag that will make, well, other Mercedes owners weep.
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2014 Buick Encore review

Buick was given a stay of execution when GM went bankrupt a few years back. With a new lease on life, it looked to Europe for some inspiration and came up with the Encore. Although it might not win any beauty pageants, the surprisingly cheap Encore will wow buyers with an equipment list that reads like a $70,000 Mercedes.
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2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali review

The GMC Yukon Denali has come a long way since the first generation. While just as bossy as before, the 2015 model year brings with it never-before-seen levels of refinement and technology. The 2015 Denali is finally a truck worthy of its success.
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport front

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport V6 Review

In a segment full of aging luxury 4x4s that remain incredibly capable, the Range Rover Sport dares to be different. It combines V6 efficiency and cutting-edge aluminum architecture with all-wheel drive capability – not to mention one of the most stylish interiors on the planet.
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2014 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn review

For 2014, the Ram 2500 gets bigger and burlier. And in Laramie Longhorn guise, it’s even luxurious by most rights. That doesn’t mean, though, the truck has sacrificed capability for cush.
2014 Infiniti Q50S front angle

2014 Infiniti Q50S review

With a buttery 3.7-liter V6 and an exterior worthy of awards, the 2014 Infiniti Q50S appears to be a knockout. Step inside, however, and the mood changes quickly. Incongruent infotainment and lifeless power steering leave the Q50S far behind its German rivals.
2015 Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E

2015 Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E review

The 2015 Volvo V60 is the best-looking sport-inspired wagon on the American market today. Despite its athletic looks, the V60 is more likely to appeal to safety- and comfort-minded drivers than those in touch with their inner racecar driver.
2014 Ford Fiesta ST

2015 Ford Fiesta ST review

The 2015 Ford Fiesta ST picks up where its big brother, the Focus ST, left off; it takes crisp and comfortable driving dynamics to a whole new level, especially at the $26,000 mark.
2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4

2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 review

Lamborghini’s 2015 Huracán LP610-4 is a bit of a chameleon. It’s undeniably one of the best supercars on the road. Unlike some of the competition, though, it’s just as fun at low speeds as it on the edge.
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C review

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C review

The 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C is a tiny wedge of Italian carbon fiber built for one thing: driving. Buyers hoping for a more refined driving experience, like that of most European sports cars, will likely be disappointed because the 4C is simply hard and fast.
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2015 Audi S3 review

Buyers might assume that the 2015 Audi S3 is simply a slightly sportier version of the standard A3. They’d be wrong. With a new engine, stiffened suspension, and sport seats – and much, much more – Audi has made an S4-fighting sports machine from its entry-level sedan.
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2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO review

The Nissan 370Z NISMO is everything you want in a sports car. It is also, however, everything you don’t want in a daily driver.
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2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited review

The 2014 Wrangler as an interesting beast. It charms with its old-world looks and off-road prowess. Climb inside, though, and – for the money – most buyers might be shocked by the lack of refinement and safety. That doesn’t mean, though, that as a modern-day 4x4 runabout, it’s a total loss.
2015 Nissan GT-R

2015 Nissan GT-R review

Proponents of the Nissan GT-R are quick to remind any naysayer that its performance figures outshine that of low-level Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Those folks, however, are overlooking Godzilla’s major flaw: livability.
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2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith review

The 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith might be the sports car of the Roller range, but it still drives exactly how you expect it should. Despite its predictability, it’s not the driving sensation that defines it; rather, it’s how you feel behind the wheel that makes it worth every penny.
2015 Lexus IS250

2015 Lexus IS250 review

The 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD is a fine mid-size luxury sport sedan. Is it the best? Hardly. While it’s quiet, comfortable, and well built, it lacks any real passion. And, arguably, passion is something its competitors have in spades.
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2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk review

The Jeep Cherokee is back. Entering into its fifth generation, it’s more capable, livable, and well built than ever before. It also adds a much-needed injection of off-roading manliness to the compact crossover segment.
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2015 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT review

To create the stiff and sporty RC 350 F SPORT luxury coupe, Lexus borrowed from all its recent creations and built a bit of an engineering amalgam. Sadly, with all the attention paid to engineering, designers missed the lively, exciting bit of the sports-coupe equation.
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2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop review

MINI’s 2015 Cooper S Hardtop seems like a well-built and practical city runabout. That is, until you add the must-have optional extras and cross-shop it against anything else in its class. Then, suddenly, it becomes a head-scratcher.

Fisker owners: Join us or kiss your $100K bricked Karma goodbye

Hybrid Support Solutions recently sent out a somewhat cryptic email to Fisker Karma owners, asking for nearly $4000.
Classic Cars

Affordable classics: 5 accessible classic cars that won’t break the bank

It’s still possible to find a brilliant classic cars for under $10k.

Will outdated regulations force the U.S. to ban complex in-dash tech systems?

The NHTSA is considering a ban on complex infotainment system like BMW’s iDrive.

Peugeot leaves helm on sinking ship open for General Motors’ control, but will they step in?

The family controlling Peugeot reportedly offers the reigns to General Motors, a 7-percent shareholder in the French automaker.