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Sep 17, 2020

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Electric Ford F-150 will have more power than any current F-150

More details about the electric Ford F-150 are out, and while there's still much to learn, there's enough in this latest dump from Ford to whet our appetites.  To start, Ford claims the electric F-150 will have more horsepower and torque than any F-…

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive | A bigger engine equals a better car

BERLIN, Ohio — If horsepower is good, then more horsepower must be better. And in the case of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, more horsepower comes courtesy of an optional 2.5-liter engine that provides potential buyers with a long-desired alternative to …

Rimac is reportedly close to buying Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group

Croatia-based Rimac is finalizing a deal to purchase Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group, according to an unverified report. If the rumor is accurate, the sale would propel Rimac to the top of the automotive industry, guarantee that Bugatti's future is…

5 best retro design touches of the Nissan Z Proto

The Nissan Z Proto is chock full of retro design elements, so let's take a tour through our five favorite (plus one bonus) retro touches. If you want a full breakdown of the Z Proto, check out our reveal post here . We go over the powertrain, tech and…

Volkswagen's new compact crossover will be called Taos

The upcoming compact crossover from Volkswagen we've heard so much about is going to be called Taos, not Tarek or any other previously proposed name. It's named after a tiny town in New Mexico that is currently home for about 6,000 residents. Volkswa…

2021 Ford Explorer Review | The gutsy grocery getter

Most three-row family crossovers are just minivans in disguise. What's going on inside them matters far more than the oily bits – it's the number of cupholders that count, not cylinders. The 2021 Ford Explorer is different. Although certainly spaciou…

2021 Chevy Silverado confirmed to get GMC Sierra's multi-function tailgate — and sooner

In a confirmation of earlier reports , the Chevy Silverado is getting the multi-function tailgate from the GMC Sierra . But it's arriving sooner than expected, as it will be available on the 2021 model early next year. Reports had suggested it could be…

Ram introduces latest 'Built to Serve' pickup honoring U.S. Air Force

Ram announced Thursday that the third of its five-truck "Built to Serve " series will officially launch Friday. The latest edition, finished in either Anvil or Billet Silver, honors the U.S. Air Force on the anniversary of its founding.  "Ram continu…

2020 Audi A6 Allroad Cargo Area Driveway Test | A wagon full of wheels

A couple weeks back, Audi sent over a spankin' new 2020 A6 Allroad for our first-drive opportunity. Since I have no mini-mes to drive to or from, well, anywhere, I fell back on a tried-and-true mantra: When life gives you wagons, make cargo runs. Tha…