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Toyota is going all-in on hybrids. Starting with the 2025 model, the Toyota Camry, the best-selling sedan for more than two decades, will be available as a hybrid only.The new model gets around 20 MPG better mileage and costs less money than the outgoing gas version, with more technology and better looks. What’s not to love.
The Ineos Grenadier is the best new SUV you probably haven’t heard of. Even so, you should consider this tough, capable and comfortable off-roader, available in North America in Fall 2023. I tested a pre-production model recently, over rocks and through mud, and was suitably impressed. The Ineos Grenadier merges the best off-road capability of
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June 30th is National Corvette Day, a good time to celebrate what many enthusiasts refer to as America’s sports car. The Corvette has been manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky, since 1981, producing more than 1.1 Million. At full capacity, the factory can churn out 200 Corvettes a day, many in the most popular color –
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Some vehicle interiors are more functional, comfortable and luxurious than others, including in vehicles under $50,000. You’ll be spending a lot of time inside your new vehicle, so interior design is an important consideration. Vehicle interior design is a blend of art and science, and fortunately, beauty and function can coexist and appear across a
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It’s awards season, and that includes awards for the best 2023 electric vehicles, in sizes from compact to full-size, priced from budget to luxury. All these EVs offer at least 200 miles between charges and a full array of safety features. These are the top EV picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuter categories from
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Choosing an electric SUV that can handle long road trips and off-road adventures requires careful consideration. For most EV buyers, the top considerations are range, power, comfort and safety features. Range. EVs these days have a range of at least 150 miles before needing recharging, and some can go closer to 350. Power. An electric
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Just in case you have a spare $2 Million and/or need a 1,900HP hypercar, the Pininfarina Battista is going into limited production and available for purchase. Make your reservation now, since only 150 of these exceptional hand-built vehicles re being produced. It’s the most powerful Italian car in history, with sweeping gullwing doors and a
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Alfa Romeo is rolling out new, limited-edition Giulia and Stelvio Estrema models, which might be the best high-performance sedan and SUV value-priced at under $60,000, less than competitors Porsche and BMW. It’s the first time Alfa Romeo – now part of the Stellantis automotive group that includes Chrysler and Jeep – has offered a limited
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Would you buy a six-figure electric sports coupe made in China? Probably not, which is why the new Qiantu K50 is being built in the USA. Built, not manufactured. That means the Qiantu K50 is being assembledand tweaked for American safety standards including headlights, taillights and crash test requirements, plus parts from top-rated suppliers including
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Great looks, comfort, handling, fuel economy, luxury and high-tech features at an affordable price. There’s little more to say about the Lexus NX300 hybrid other than, “I want this SUV”. Okay, a lot more. I fell in love with the upscale hybrid on a recent test drive in the wintry Northeast that included a meterologist’s
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