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The Smart Crossblade Isn't Good, But It Is Amazing
There's no good reason for the Smart Crossblade to exist whatsoever, and that's why I'm so glad it does.
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Modern EV Batteries Last Way, Way Longer Than Those 'EV Skeptics' Want You To Think
Battery life has improved a lot in recent years, and warranties mean you can keep your EV for a long time without fear of paying for a replacement battery.
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3 Of The Least Reliable Plug-In Hybrids Of 2026 Have Already Been Discontinued
Plug-in hybrids don't have the best reputation for reliability. In fact, three of Consumer Reports' least reliable PHEVs of 2026 have already been discontinued.
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You Know Sedans Are Back When Even Maserati Is Working On A New One
The Quattroporte and the Ghibli have been gone from Maserati's lineup for a few years, but there may be a new four-door Italian on the way.
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2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is The Most Exciting New Luxury Car In Ages
Don't call it a minivan — Mercedes says its new VLE is a "grand limousine," and it'll actually come to the U.S. alongside even fancier VLS and Maybach models.
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Used Tesla Model X Is The Only Electric Three-Row Family Hauler You Can Buy Under $20,000, But Here's A Reality Check
Three rows, zero emissions, and eye-catching doors. But is a cheap Model X such a great idea?
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The World's Most Expensive Semi Truck Has Almost 4,000 HP And Can Reach 130 MPH
Built by Mike Harrah over the course of 7 years, this 44-foot, 32,000-pound behemoth is the world's most powerful and most expensive semi truck ever.
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How Reliable Is The 2025 Volvo XC60? Here's What The Data Says
Volvo owes a lot of its popularity to its stellar reputation for safety, but the brand recently struggled with reliability. Here's how the 2025 XC60 stacks up.
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Hybrid Honda Prelude Is Popular Enough In Japan To Already Get A New Limited Edition
The new paint is called Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic, and it does bring to mind a bottle of red wine, as does the appropriately named Bordeaux interior trim.
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You Can Find These 5 New Hybrid SUVs For Well Under $50,000
We found 5 hybrid SUVs with the most impressive tech and practicality features and above-average Consumer Reports reliability ratings for under $40,000 new.
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If You Want A Convertible Corvette From These Years, Tough Luck
The convertible Corvette is quite a desirable car these days, but it wasn't always the case -- and some Corvettes were never even sold in drop-top form.
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Why The Toyota 22R-E Cast-Iron Block Made The Pickup And 4Runner Unkillable
Toyota's 22R-E engine was as tough and reliable as it was simple. In fact, it was the secret to the success of the virtually unkillable Toyota truck lineup.
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The Renault 5 Turbo Was A Hot Hatch That Could Go Over 800 Miles On One Tank Of Gas
Renault made the 5 Turbo to compete in intense rally events. But a certain addition to the car allowed to have an absurd range of around 800 miles.
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Why You Might (Or Might Not) Want A Certified Pre-Owned Truck
The Certified Pre-Owned label carries quite a few benefits. It also carries some glaring downsides, which means it might not be best for everyone.
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The Engineering That Made The Honda S2000's Manual Gearbox A Cult Object
Widely considered one of the car industry's most satisfying 6-speeds, shifting the Honda S2000's manual transmission feels like operating a bolt-action rifle.
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Lawsuit Claims Ram ProMaster Only Uses 7 Gears When Customers Paid For 9
The lawsuit alleges that these vans are so slow, they never get around to engaging eighth or ninth gear, making them effectively 7-speeds instead.
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This Semi Truck's 10 MPG Might Sound Terrible, But Here's Why That's Incredibly Efficient
Just 10 miles per gallon? That would be terrible mileage if you were comparing this semi with a sedan, or even with an SUV. But it's really quite impressive.
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Which 2021 EVs Have Depreciated The Most In 5 Years?
Electric cars are notorious for their steep depreciation rates, but some are worse than others. Here's which 2021 EVs are now the biggest bargains.
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Are New Semi Trucks Better Than Old Ones? Here's What Drivers And Fleet Owners Say
As new semis take on a uniform look, lots of tech, and improved mileage, opinions have varied on whether they're really an improvement on older trucks.
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At $8,400, Is This 2007 Mercedes S 550 A Range Topper That's Now In Your Price Range?
Still luxurious even today, does the specter of Old German Car maintenance take the sheen off this stately S?
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At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?
Toyota's pickup is perennially popular, but do the upgrades here justify the price?
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Burning Gas Pollutes So Much, Dirty EV Battery Manufacturing Evens Out In About 2 Years
The rap on EVs is that making their batteries is such a dirty process, you're better off environmentally to drive a gas-powered car. But that claim is bogus.
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Maserati Refreshes Grecale, GranTurismo And GranCabrio For 2027, Even If You'll Probably Never Notice
The changes largely amount to redesigned bumpers and a new clock inside, and shocking Maserati is continuing to sell the Folgore EV versions of all three cars.
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Genesis Magma Racing's Successful Le Mans Debut Was Thrilling To Witness
The fledgling Korean team is taking racing very seriously, and it achieved its goal of finishing the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, only Genesis' third race.
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One Of America's Oldest Trucking Companies Has Been Around Longer Than Automobiles
Founded 5 years before the first car was built, the oldest African-American-owned business in the United States operates a fleet of 45 trucks with 75 employees.
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Tiny, Adorable Telo MT1 Electric Pickup Truck Moves One Step Closer To Making Me Eat My Own Words
Telo's fate is still far from settled, but we'll take good news where we can find it.
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And The Award For Worst Gas Mileage Ever Goes To This Manual Jeep Cherokee Chief With A Viper V10
If you can afford the auction, you can probably afford the gas.
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