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Jul 27, 2020

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2020 Mazda 3 Sedan vs Hatchback Luggage Test | Which 3 reigns supreme?

A major reason for buying a hatchback is for added cargo space and versatility, right? Seems logical enough. It's certainly a reason I've been fond of them over the years. And since so many SUVs these days are just glorified hatchbacks, it certainly …

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2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e First Drive | A plug only makes the X3 better

No BMW sells better in the United States than the X3 . The model has been around for a long time at this point (since 2003), straddling the line between sporty and utilitarian in a luxurious BMW package. From a longevity and popularity standpoint, it'…

2021 Ford F-150 Limited 4x2 SuperCrew starts at $72,520

The 2021 Ford F-150 stands as Exhibit A in the case explaining why pickup truck prices are climbing faster than kudzu, using evidence provided by early dealer order guides seen by CarsDirect (here is an order guide without prices ). When the automaker…

Rumored Genesis G70 wagon is real, caught for first time in spy shots

A few months ago, Genesis revealed it was looking at the possibility of offering a Genesis G70 wagon or shooting brake variant . It seems that possibility will become a reality, since one of our spy photographers caught just such a prototype out testi…

Volvo is testing what looks like an electrified, restomod P1800

Volvo's road testers haven't put P1800 prototypes through their paces since the early 1960s, so we're a little puzzled by the images sent to us by our spy photographers stationed in Sweden. Although they're blurry, the shots clearly show a completely…

BMW to introduce fully electric 5 Series, 7 Series and X1 in emissions push

FRANKFURT — BMW announced its intentions to offer a fully electric 5 Series , 7 Series and X1 as part of a sweeping product overhaul unveiled on Monday as the German carmaker seeks to lower vehicle emissions during production and on the road. All thr…

Mercedes-Benz putting seven models on the chopping block, dealers say

Mercedes-Benz will shift its model proliferation into reverse in the coming years, according to dealers familiar with the company's plans. At least seven nameplates are scheduled to retire without a direct successor. Speaking to industry trade journ…

Thai authorities investigating why charges were dropped in Red Bull heir's fatal crash

Police examine a damaged Ferrari at the home of the late Red Bull founder Chaleo Yoovidhaya in Bangkok in 2012. Police say then-27-year-old Vorayuth Yoovidhaya hit a police officer with his Ferrari, then dragged the body for several meters before…

Bugatti introduces the Baby II electric roadster priced at under $35,000

Bugatti returned to the electric-car segment after a decades-long hiatus by releasing a single-seater roadster that costs less than a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The catch is that it's a limited-edition model known as the Baby II that's a smaller repl…

[VIDEO] This electric tricycle/camper/boat looks straight out of a Wes Anderson fever dream

Transcript: Bike + boat + camper combo. Z-Triton is an amphibious electric tricycle camper for the outdoor enthusiast. Created by Latvian start-up Zeltini, the unique vehicle provides people the ability to interact with nature on land or on water. In…