Murder hornets. Coronavirus. Democracy. The year 2020 has been unkind for many reasons and to many things, including these cars that won’t be coming back for the 2021 model year. There’s only one crossover SUV not carrying on, and it’s an old one at that. The rest follow an achingly …
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When it comes to performance driving, “progress” isn’t always a good thing. Sure, progress gave us 800-horsepower family sedans and telemetry-rich infotainment systems, but it’s also responsible for the steady rise in vehicle curb weights, emotionless turbocharged engines, and safety nets that are quick to scold any potential indiscretion. Fortunately, …
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Prime and above customers fled the new-car market in recent years, finding quality and cost-effective alternatives on used-car lots. But aggressive incentive activity from automakers in the second quarter reversed that trend, credit bureau Experian said last week, allowing captive automakers to reclaim market share of its most desired consumer …
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The 2021 Lexus LX 570 full-size SUV available with three rows gets minor updates to the Sport package, compared to last year, but a major upgrade with the return of the limited edition Inspiration Series. Last offered for 2019, the LX 570 Inspiration Series adds black exterior parts and black …
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I’ve spent my entire life observing the auto industry. And in nearly 36 years, I’ve never been more tired than I am behind the wheel of the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V. This subcompact-targeting compact sedan is the American luxury brand’s latest effort to crack the enigma that is Germany’s sedan dominance, …
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Porsche’s retro-themed 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition combines a ’50s and ’60s look with the latest in technology. Its color and trim selection benefits from an extensive study of Porsche model history. The new model is priced at $ 181,950—more than $ 45,400 above the regular Targa 4S’s price—and …
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Memorial Day weekend historically comes with some of the best new car deals, and 2020 is shaping up to be an even better deal for consumers. As dealers try to dump inventory piled up from the coronavirus pandemic and automakers usher in 2021 models to kick off the summer sales …
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Ferrari said it will restart full production at its facilities in Maranello and Modena, Italy, on Friday, May 8. Its facilities were shut down on March 14, and the automaker said this was the longest closure in the company’s 73-year history. As the company ramps up production this week, all …
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2020 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2020 Hyundai Kona: Compare Crossover SUVs If the mid-size Hyundai Santa Fe is too large and the subcompact Venue is too small, then the 2020 Hyundai Tucson or 2020 Hyundai Kona should fit your needs. Review update: 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT moves more than …
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