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May 29, 2020

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is happening, will be the 'most track-capable' non-Shelby

The Mach 1 name is returning to the Ford Mustang lineup for the 2021 model year. It'll be making a comeback as a limited-edition model, and be positioned as the "pinnacle of style, handling and 5.0-liter V8 performance." So yes, it's going to have th…

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Ford Mustang Mach 1: Time-traveling at the speed of sound

"Mach 1": The term refers to the speed of sound, which is not a fixed number but varies based on the temperature of the surrounding gas. Named for Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, the term is a little science-geeky, but Ford evidently felt it connoted …

2021 Acura TLX revealed, finally looks like a credible luxury sports sedan

We've been given our first official glimpse into the brand-new 2021 Acura TLX sedan, and so far we like what we see. It's clear that Acura wants to be considered a brand that focuses on performance, boosting power with two turbocharged engine options…

2021 Acura TLX vs. luxury sedans: How they compare on paper

The 2021 Acura TLX has been revealed, and it looks superb. We also have a handful of hard numbers, so you know that we've got to take a look at how they compare to the competition. As we only have numbers for the base turbocharged four-cylinder model…

2021 Buick Envision is a vision of Buick's future that's shockingly stylish

Allow us to introduce you to the new and much improved 2021 Buick Envision. Don't let the handsome shape and sharp design fool you. This compact crossover is a Buick. The Envision has been a frumpy and rather boring looking crossover since its launch…

Nissan gives us our first look at the next-gen Frontier and many other upcoming models

Nissan released a video today previewing and confirming the next-gen Z car. We got to see a shadowy silhouette of Nissan's upcoming sports car — find all the details on that here — but we also got a preview of many other future Nissan products. Most …

Toyota Corolla Sport GRMN to get AWD, too

The WRC-inspired Toyota GR Yaris is one of the hot hatches nabbing lots of attention this year. The Japanese automaker has promised a version for the U.S. , albeit on a different platform, and apparently with a different naming scheme. A report in Jap…

2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 Exhaust Test | Treating the ears of all aboard

You wouldn't do this with a Kia Telluride . You wouldn't want to, there really wouldn't be much to hear. But when you have a 4.0-liter handbuilt twin-turbo V8 enhanced with a mild-hybrid system to produce 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, w…

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Review | The not-so-budget BMW sedan

The 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is BMW's newest entry-level four-door offering. It slots below the 3 Series in price, panache and size, and despite the name, is wholly different from the two-door 2 Series . While that car rides on a traditional-for-B…

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Luggage Test | It's not the size that counts ...

The Mazda Miata would not be my first choice for a road trip car. Would probably be in the bottom 10, in fact. The interior fits me like a coffin, the seats pinch my back and the amount of passenger legroom is laughable. It's not exactly the most ser…