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Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Rolls Royce Dawn, Chevy Corvette Convertible Z51, 2018 Audi TT RS

Driving a piece of history isn't always easy. I'm reminded of this from the moment I slide behind the wagon-wheel-sized helm of the magnificent 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead.
 
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2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead
Dawn of Two Eras: A splendid top-down experience, no matter which Rolls you roll in
 
Driving a piece of history isn't always easy. I'm reminded of this from the moment I slide behind the wagon-wheel-sized helm of the magnificent 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead.
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One Week With: 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z51
Top down. Adrenaline up.
 
Most of the time, if you were to say to me, "This car comes in coupe or convertible versions—which one do you want?" I'd answer "coupe."
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First Drive: 2018 Audi TT RS Coupe
Sharp looks, sharp handling, and a monster 0-60 time
 
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All Porsche Sports Cars Are Track Cars
Clearly, the Germans know what they're doing, on many levels
 
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Monday, 19 September 2016

Epic Drives: Subaru WRX STI in Cambodia, By Design: 2017 Porsche Panamera

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - "Look out! He's coming right at us!" I've been in Cambodia's broiling, bustling capital city for all of an hour, and already the ambassador's "most dangerous place" warning is proving true.
 
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Epic Drives: Subaru WRX STI in Cambodia
Exploring Cambodia's temple of zoom
 
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - "Look out! He's coming right at us!" I've been in Cambodia's broiling, bustling capital city for all of an hour, and already the ambassador's "most dangerous place" warning is proving true.
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By Design: 2017 Porsche Panamera
Not yet a beauty, but no longer a beast
 
Last month I characterized the first Panamera sedan as "ugly." Any production Porsche is exceptionally well-made, even those poorly engineered, and even something as artless as the 911 can become an icon when great development triumphs over bad design.
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Aston Martin Shows Off DB11 Volante
Suns out, twin-turbocharged V-12s out!
 
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Report: Hyundai-Kia Small CUV to Arrive in 2017
Engines will be shared with i30/Elantra GT
 
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Friday, 16 September 2016

2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country, Coupes Replacing Sedans, 1988 BMW M3

What is it? A car? An SUV? A sport-wagon? A dessert topping? Actually, the 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country is all of the above—that is, if your post-work dessert is an entertaining mountain road.
 
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One Week With: 2016 Volvo V60 T5 AWD Cross Country Platinum
Hard to categorize. Easy to like.
 
What is it? A car? An SUV? A sport-wagon? A dessert topping? Actually, the 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country is all of the above—that is, if your post-work dessert is an entertaining mountain road.
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A Swarm of Swoopy Coupes is Set to Replace the Three-Box Sedan
Coupe de Grace
 
If it's not an SUV, it won't sell. That's the message marketing experts and product planners are sending to senior auto industry execs around the globe.
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First Look: 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country
Take the dirt road in Scandinavian style
 
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Just Listed: 1988 BMW M3
Euro-market treasure includes dogleg five-speed
 
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