Verdict 6.3 / 10 With the tall-hatchback Soul and the compact Sportage, one might think Kia has the crossover market covered. But there’s enough room between the former’s front-drive-only configuration and the latter’s near-$ 24,000 price for the sporty, stylish 2021 Kia Seltos, a subcompact CUV that’s built on the …
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When VW agreed to give us a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL for a few months, we were excited. Among many things, the Cross Sport is a good-looking, rugged two-row crossover based on an already well-selling model for VW, the traditional three-row Atlas. Now on the back end of …
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Ever smiled so much that it starts to hurt? It’s rare to find a car that can make you enjoy yourself that much, and perhaps even rarer for a supercar which usually results in a blend of emotions ranging from exhilaration to fear. However, there was nothing but smiles I …
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Read More »2021 Genesis G80 Is Long, Lean, and Elegant
This is the 2021 Genesis G80, a redesigned version of the brand’s mid-size luxury sedan. Its styling looks very similar to the recently revealed GV80 SUV, and the two cars will share many components. The U.S. will get the new G80 this year. Just on the heels of its new …
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The mid-cycle refresh of the 2020 Audi Q7 crossover SUV brings a mix of contradictory developments. One of the better infotainment systems gets better, but the new turbocharged V-6 contributes to lower fuel economy than the outgoing supercharged V-6. While it may seem like one step forward, one step back …
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Tesla has added new Long Range Plus versions of the Model S and Model X with longer driving ranges. The Model S Long Range Plus claims 390 miles of range and the Model X claims 351 miles of range. These models serve as the base variants, starting at $ 81,190 …
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