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Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Volvo XC90 T6, Bugatti Veyron, Nissan Titan, More

 
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2016 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD R-Design Review: Quality Time With an All-Star
 
The valet was nodding approvingly at the 2016 Volvo XC90 R-Design's smooth contours. "Six cylinders or eight?" I smiled, shook my head: "Four."

The valet immediately stopped his walkaround. "Four? In a car so big like this?"

I nodded. "Yep. But it makes 316 horsepower." The valet jumped aboard with an "I gotta see this!" expression and whisked the Volvo away. I think he parked it.
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Watch This Bugatti Veyron Hit 230 MPH on an Idaho Freeway
 
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2017 Nissan Titan Single Cab Revealed in Regular and XD Configuration
 
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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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