Subcompact crossovers are a relatively new vehicle segment, but they have quickly won the hearts of the car-buying public with their high seating position, versatile utility, good looks and affordable prices β much to the chagrin of hatchbacks and wagons, which have long offered the same benefits (even all-wheel drive!) but have not received the β¦ Continue reading First Drive: 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT β
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In many cases, if a current vehicle has a long history, it must walk the line between market relevance and honoring tradition. Vehicles like Fiatβs recently launched 124 Spider are carefully designed to evoke memories of a bygone era in which the original Italian roadster of the same name dominated market sales. Other cars, like β¦ Continue reading Nissan Z: An Automakerβs Commitment to Building a World-Class Sports Car β
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Ken Lingenfelter is an example of how the love of cars can run in a family. His father, Charles, was a plant executive for General Motorsβ Fisher Body division in the 1960s, and heβd sometimes bring his son to the facility. This allowed Ken to get up close and personal with the cars being built β¦ Continue reading A Quick Look at the Lingenfelter Collection β
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Itβs hard to believe that muscle cars were on the verge of extinction just 15 years ago. Thatβs when General Motors stopped production of the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, leaving only the Ford Mustang to carry on. The last Dodge Challenger (a badge-engineered Mitsubishi with front-wheel drive) had been cancelled in 1983. And with β¦ Continue reading Revved-up Roundup: Modern-Day Muscle Cars Bring 2,016 Horsepower for 2017 β
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Significantly updated for the 2018 model year, the Hyundai Sonata aims to reverse the brandβs recent sales slump amidst a market more interested in utility-oriented crossovers than value-minded cars. This mid-generation refresh showcases major changes, inside and out, going beyond simple sheet metal adjustments and utilizing modern materials. In truth, continuing to focus on cars β¦ Continue reading 2018 Hyundai Sonata: Streamlined Pricing, New Standard Features β
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Although the original sport-utility vehicles were introduced specifically as more durable alternatives to car-based wagons, most modern SUVs have shifted their focus to providing a refined, sedan-like ownership experience. Todayβs SUVs may handle like cars, but they provide greater cargo capacity than the average sedan. Drivers who need a lot of cargo room, yet also β¦ Continue reading 2017 SUVs with the Most Cargo Space β
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As great as a designated weekend fun car can be, for many of us, owning a second or third vehicle is out of the question. Even if we have the budget, regular maintenance and storing the vehicle can be an issue. Fortunately, manufacturers are building vehicles that are not only incredibly rewarding to drive, but β¦ Continue reading Weekend Fun Plus Practical Perks: Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ β
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Getting a driverβs license is a major concern for most teens and for the adults in their lives. Of course, while young drivers are usually focused on gaining a little extra freedom, their parents have a lot more to worry about: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death β¦ Continue reading Teen Driving Technologies Move to the Mainstream β
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Car manufacturers love to tout the improvements between generational models, especially when the new vehicle is substantially different from the last. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is one such model. It benefits from an extreme makeover, a five- or seven-passenger configuration and four trim levels. The 2018 Tiguanβs substantial changes begin with this vehicleβs architecture. Itβs β¦ Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Our First Drive in VWβs Redesigned Compact SUV β
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Are you shopping for a car with a manual transmission? Unless you have a sports car in mind, you may find only a few models have them. Thatβs too bad, because manual transmissions can provide a more engaging driving experience than youβll realize with other options. Consumers have an overwhelming preference for buying automatic-equipped models, β¦ Continue reading Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission in 2017 β
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