2020 Lexus RX The 2021 Toyota Venza is reborn as a hybrid crossover. With six Lexus or Toyota hybrids to choose from, we pitted the new Venza’s luxury-leaning interior against the 2020 Lexus RX450h to see how premium trims have narrowed the gap on premium brands. Is the Venza better …
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When I was 12 years old, I learned that if I was very well-behaved, I could walk through the nearby dealership lot and maybe even sit in some of the showroom cars without any trouble. It was one of those summer morning sojourns when I met the 2001 Audi Allroad …
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Verdict 6.3 / 10 Four decades ago, if you had some expendable income and wanted to show off, you bought a personal luxury coupe. That loaded Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Thunderbird, or Chrysler Cordoba showed the world that you valued style over practicality, and you were monied enough to make …
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Overview Despite the Vibe’s sporty appearance, it’s essentially a small-scale minivan minus the sliding doors. Its utility index is relatively high and cargo capacity is plentiful, but fun is conspicuous by its absence. Like the previous Vibe, this new version shares its architecture and powertrains with the Toyota Matrix.Soulless steering …
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Overview The 2021 Lexus RX might look aggressive and sporty, but its character is relaxed and comfortable instead, which makes it a perfect choice for cruising. Even upgrading to the F Sport model brings few driving thrills. A 3.5-liter V-6 is standard in models bearing the RX350 badge and a …
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It’s not a Volvo. At least not according to the badge on the front. Two opposing V-shaped accents on the hood signify a new brand: Polestar. Actually, though, Polestar isn’t even a new brand. It’s been around for decades as an aftermarket arm for Volvo vehicles, before the bigger company …
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Hyundai has announced that the 2021 Hyundai Elantra is getting a turbocharged N-Line model, and it comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 2021 Elantra N-Line will arrive in dealers in December starting …
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2021 Honda CR-V review With a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10, the 2021 Honda CR-V racks up points in safety, comfort, and utility. Ford issues 3 recalls: Over 500,000 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX crossovers affected The 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX crossover SUVs will be recalled for a …
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The Kia Stinger is getting an update, and we now know what its new styling will look like. We also think it will receive updated powertrains, but Kia isn’t sharing details yet. The refreshed Stinger is likely to arrive in the U.S. early next year as a 2022 model. The …
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