Mercedes-Benz struck gold when it introduced the GLA-Class in 2013. Here was a small CUV with a reasonable price tag, a prestigious badge, and inoffensive driving manners – it was the Holy Grail of entry-level luxury, to an extent, and a hot seller that ushered in a new generation of …
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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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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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First things first: There’s no practical reason to buy the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa over a 911 Cabriolet. The roof mechanism is slower to operate and more complex, and it only works while sitting still. The entire assembly is heavier too, and when the roof is open, the body isn’t …
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The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe got big. Bigger. Swole. The Tahoe’s new for 2021, and it’s grown to gain some easy-to-see benefits: more third-row room, greater cargo volume, and enough space to handle all the generational family growing pains. But there are consequences to bigness, too, as Josh Baskin attests to …
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The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave is a new kind of vehicle for Jeep, pushing the brand toward high-speed desert performance (as opposed to the mountain trails for the Gladiator Rubicon). That “Desert Rated” badge on the front fender promises lots of fun in the dirt, but does the Mojave follow …
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2021 Hyundai Palisade review With a TCC Rating of 7.3 out of 10, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade picks up points for value, comfort, and style. What’s New for 2021: Honda The biggest changes for 2021 Honda models are as much about what’s being removed as what’s being added. Honda recalls …
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Until the GMC Hummer EV makes its debut in the fall, the 2020 GMC Sierra Denali Heavy Duty pickup truck totes the truckmaker’s banner as a flagship. It’s suited to the task. Up to three tons of anything can be heaved into its boxy rear bed, or it can tow …
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The Model Y compact crossover might not be the best Tesla, but it’s the one that best advances Elon Musk’s goal of the mass adoption of electric vehicles. With a sporty crossover profile that’s all the rage, strong performance, plenty of range, and an advanced but simplified interface, the Model …
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