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Mar 12, 2020

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Discussing the 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport leaks

Recently, we've seen a number of leaks for the widely anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco, as well as the "Baby Bronco," the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. In this video, Senior Producer Christopher McGraw dials up Senior Editor, Green, John Snyder and Road Test E…

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Coronavirus cleaning: Are you properly disinfecting your car's cabin?

If your routine includes a lot of time either behind the wheel or in the back seat of strange automobiles, you may be wondering how best to protect yourself from the coronavirus pandemic. Or maybe you drive for Uber or Lyft and you want to protect yo…

IndyCar, NASCAR closed to fans amid coronavirus pandemic

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — IndyCar and NASCAR will both race this weekend without spectators, the latest sports series affected by concerns over the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. IndyCar pushed forward with Sunday's season-opening race after the mayor …

Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator recalled for clutches that could catch fire

According to documents from the National Highway Safety Administration, Jeep will recall a total of 33,237 of its 2018-2020 Wrangler SUVs and 2020 Gladiator pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions due to clutch pressure plates that could ove…

More details on the Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX

We got our last big scoop on the coming Ram Rebel TRX last summer, when Jordan Denhoed caught a pack of prototypes testing in Michigan's Silver Lake Sand Dunes. We'd heard then that as opposed to the TRX concept, the production truck would unlock the…

We drive (and sail!) the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road to Canada

This 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road would spend more time on boats than off road. The Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires would be more noteworthy for their elevated road noise than their puncture resistant design or severe snow rating. My selection from …

2020 Mazda CX-30 Review & Buying Guide | The new sporty

Is it a sporty crossover? Is it a tall hatchback? However you want to view it, the new 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a compelling new entry that delivers the sort of engaging driving experience and premium cabin environment you get in the company's 3 hatchback…

Ken Miles' 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R race car is going to auction

Attention Ford, Shelby and Mustang enthusiasts, Mecum has another enormously historic car headed to auction. It's a 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R , and it was raced by Ken Miles, the very person highlighted in last year's "Ford v. Ferrari" film. It'…

McLaren Elva M1A Theme by MSO channels Bruce McLaren's 1964 race car

McLaren Special Operations hit up Twitter to show a version of its new Ultimate Series speedster, christened with the full name of Elva M1A Theme by MSO. The Elva takes its design cues from the M1A race car that Bruce McLaren developed for sports car…

Land Rover Defender could soon get a baby brother

Land Rover promoted the Defender nameplate to one of its brand pillars; the others are Discovery and Range Rover. It's planning to build a full line of models around the born-again off-roader, including smaller crossovers. Australian website Which C…