Sedans are dead, at least that’s the conventional wisdom. The trend toward crossovers has seemingly placed four-door cars on death row, but while they’re down, they’re not out of appeals. New sports sedans are still being introduced. Lexus’s updated 2021 IS350 F Sport is just such a sedan, but is …
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Boo: These cars won’t be back for 2021 The list of discontinued sedans, hatchbacks, sports cars, and one crossover for 2021 reflects the signs of the times. 2021 Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E hands-free driving system priced like Cadillac’s Super Cruise Buyers of Ford’s Active Drive Assist system on the …
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2021 Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan: Price and mpg increase The redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna gets a price increase as it changes to a hybrid minivan. 2021 Toyota Venza, RAV4 Prime earn Top Safety Pick awards The 2021 Toyota Venza and RAV4 Prime siblings earned Top Safety Pick awards from the …
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2021 Genesis G80 review The redesigned 2021 Genesis G80 mid-size luxury sedan sports a new look, two powertrain options, and comes loaded with standard features. GM expands recall of 2018 Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon SUVs, and Silverado and Sierra pickups Brakes problems compel a recall of big GM SUVs, but the …
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2021 Cadillac Escalade review The redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV gets longer to better accommodate third-row passengers and increase cargo volume, and also comes loaded with features befitting the luxury class. 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Ford Escape: Compare Crossover SUVs When it comes to popular compact crossovers, the …
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Children don’t sketch SUVs in study hall and car designers don’t spend years in school working their way up to studio boss to figure out how to draw a grille and headlights on a potato. The designers we know dream of penning performance cars, and while the 2021 Kia K5 …
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First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV shows big promise The 2022 Volkswagen Taos subcompact crossover SUV has a roomy interior and a punchy turbo-4, making it a compelling rival to the Mazda CX-30 and Chevy Trailblazer. 2021 Ford F-150 claims best-in-class towing, max payload of light-duty pickup trucks The …
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From the April 1991 issue of Car and Driver. Mix equal parts style, spirit, and frugality. Stir briskly. Season to taste with serious performance capability. Serve to youngish car shoppers anxious to make a statement but unwilling to cut into their racquetball-club fees. What you’ve cooked up is a dish …
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First drive: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport inspires rallycross dreams The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek small crossover SUV comes with a new Sport trim with a larger 2.5-liter flat-4 engine, new water-repellent upholstery, and a bit more fun. 2021 Mazda CX-30 small SUV adds turbo engine from the Mazda 3 The 2021 …
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