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Tuesday, 26 July 2016

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid First Drive

 
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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid First Drive: Excitement For Engine-Tech Geeks
 
When a publication with the motto "No Boring Cars" asks you to review the mid-cycle refresh of a hybrid sedan, a sensible person may seriously question his standing in the organization. Not me. I dived into the assignment with a zeal that borders on disturbing. Because when it comes to powertrains, I am an inveterate nerd. The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid may not be the most thrilling car on a curvy road -- actually, there's no may about it; it's simply not -- but Honda's latest hybrid system is perfect for getting your geek on.
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Jaguar XK Replacement, C-X75 Supercar Programs Axed
 
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Leaked: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Starts at $49,520
 
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Monday, 25 July 2016

2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Review: Absolute Power, Absolute Insanity

 
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2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Review: Absolute Power, Absolute Insanity
 
Mercedes-AMG is not historically known for rational decisions. If you're looking for a perfect example of this deep-seated Affalterbach zaniness, consider the 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65. Mercedes decided it would be prudent to cram its stupendously powerful 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 under the hood of the oldest and most unwieldy vehicle in its lineup, and the result was something akin to chucking a cinderblock into the winds of a hurricane. We spent a week with the G65, and took a deep drink of what Mercedes-AMG engineers can do when let off the chain.
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Mazda USA CEO Says Diesel Vehicles Are Still Coming to U.S.
 
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2016 Honda Civic EX Sedan Review: A Master Class In Delivering What Drivers Need
 
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Friday, 22 July 2016

2017 Toyota 4Runner Gains TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium Trims

 
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2017 Toyota 4Runner Gains TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium Trims
 
Building on the past success of the off-road SUV, Toyota released information on two new trim levels making their way to the 2017 4Runner. Slotted in between the SR5 Premium and the Limited trims, the new 4Runner TRD Off-Road and Off-Road Premium bring rugged looks and capability to the body-on-frame SUV.
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One Week with the 2016 BMW M4: Is the $5,500 Competition Package Worth It?
 
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A Second-Hand Porsche 911 R Sold for $1.3 Million in U.K. Yes, $1.3 Million
 
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