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Why the LT2 is worthy to be the 'jewel' of the mid-engine 2020 Corvette

PONTIAC, Mich. — Chevrolet lovingly refers to the LT2 in the 2020 Chevy Corvette as the "jewel" of the car. We don't disagree. It's a pretty engine, far prettier than any other base Small Blocks we've seen in Corvettes past. You can gaze upon the eng…

Next-gen Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster EVs could pack 400 hp

Porsche hasn't yet determined whether the next-gen 718 Cayman and Boxster will go all-electric . In April this year, Porsche boss Dr. Oliver Blume told Autocar , "We have prototypes of the 718 running in electric now, and a hybrid prototype is being bu…

Refreshed 2020 Volkswagen Passat costs less than its predecessor

Volkswagen has released pricing information for the refreshed 2020 Passat it unveiled at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. Developed specifically for the American market, the firm's biggest sedan carries a base price of $23,915 once dealers add a mandatory…

2020 Honda CR-V Review & Guide | A must-drive gets better

If you're looking for a small crossover, and especially if you'll have a family in tow, the 2020 Honda CR-V should be considered a must-drive. Though not especially characterful and certainly not the most rugged sort, the CR-V nevertheless impresses …

Dodge recalls 173 Chargers and Challengers for front wheels that don't fit correctly

Dodge is recalling 173 Challengers and Chargers because they're equipped with an incompatible front wheel and brake package. All the vehicles are 2019 model year cars built between May 28 and September 25 this year, according to the official NHTSA do…

2020 Toyota Tacoma earns Top Safety Pick rating with better headlights

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has just earned itself a rarefied commendation. It's now only the third pickup truck to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating. And like so many recent Top Safety Pick recipients, the award comes following headlight improvements. …

Jeep adds Wrangler Freedom edition with military-themed design accents

Jeep is resurrecting the military-themed Freedom special edition for the 2020 Wrangler , and we now have details and pricing for the package, which joins two other limited-edition models, the Willys and the Black and Tan models. The special edition fo…

Karma Automotive debuting SC2 concept and Revero GTS in L.A.

Karma Automotive continues its slow-burn return to mainstream awareness. The California-based EV maker showed the SC1 Vision Concept roadster at Pebble Beach this year, and has now teased a follow-up called the SC2. To be revealed at Automobility L.A…

Tesla Roadster 1:18 model costs $250 but is a CAD copy of the real deal

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 is due on sale sometime next year. Hordes of folks look forward to the first road tests, anxious to find out if the production Roadster can back up the claims made for it two years ago. For anyone who needs a refresher, the sta…

New Lego Batmobile re-creates the 1989 movie car in 3,306 pieces

Of the many "Batman" movies, director Tim Burton's adaptation had much to recommend it, including Michael Keaton's brooding, understated Batman, and Jack Nicholson's Joker. Also on that list is the Batmobile, perhaps the most recognizable iteration o…

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