| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Driven: How Does 48/45 MPG Shake You? |
Dec 26th, 2015 |
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Tell anyone that the new Chevy Malibu hybrid shares much of its powertrain with the Volt and they’ll inevitably ask how far it can go in EV mode. Answer: not far. Unlike the Volt, the Malibu hybrid is set up to maximize fuel economy from a running engine, not to stretch electric range. Wait till […]
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| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid – First Drive Review |
Dec 26th, 2015 |
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| 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Dissected: Design, Engine, Chassis, and More! |
Dec 26th, 2015 |
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Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has made no secret of his desire to hook up with another major automaker in pursuit of massive economies of scale. When General Motors CEO Mary Barra rebuffed his initial overture, he memorably (and creepily) quipped, “I can hug you nicely, I can hug you tightly, I can hug you […]
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| 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Dissected: Design, Powertrain, Chassis, and More – Feature |
Dec 26th, 2015 |
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| 10 Classic Ferraris That Aren’t Insanely Expensive—Yet |
Dec 25th, 2015 |
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Picasso-priced Ferraris grab all the multimillion-dollar headlines at auction, but don't let that discourage aspirations to ownership of a car made in Modena. These 10 prancing horses routinely trade for a lot less than even the most-affordable new Ferrari, which itself costs more than $200,000.
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| The Dealership of the Future: May Resemble an Apple Store |
Dec 25th, 2015 |
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From the January 2016 issue If Apple enters the auto business, as some observers think is inevitable, it may not be its cars that matter. At least, not as much as the stores in which they are sold. The Apple Store ethos—seamless customer interaction, effortless problem solving, speedy service—has become the benchmark for retailers of […]
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| Age of Consent: Charting the Longevity of Automotive Nameplates |
Dec 25th, 2015 |
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From the January 2016 issue Last year was the end of the line for the Mercedes-Benz M-class. There’s no more GLK, either. Soon, the GL and the SLK will likewise disappear. Oh, the vehicles will still be around, but the badges are changing as Mercedes overhauls its naming convention. G-wagen aside, its SUVs are now […]
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| The Next Best Thing to Raspberry Jam: Escort Max 360 Radar Detector Reviewed |
Dec 24th, 2015 |
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The Valentine One’s monopoly on glowing arrows is over. After more than 20 years as the only radar detector that could indicate the location of the radar source, the magnesium box that time forgot finally faces a competitor equipped with directional pointers. The real surprise is that it’s taken this long given that Valentine’s patent […]
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| Best Boxes: Every Minivan Ranked from Worst to Best |
Dec 24th, 2015 |
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Minivans may not be exciting, but they do offer an amazing blend of practicality, efficiency, and comfort.
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| Milan and Rome to Temporarily Ban Cars, So Leave the Lambos at Home |
Dec 24th, 2015 |
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Traffic in Milan (that’s Milan, Italy—not Milan, Michigan) will come to a halt after Christmas weekend to combat the city’s rising smog. It’s getting so tough to see and breathe in the world’s fashion capital that officials enacted a three-day vehicle ban starting Monday, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. So that people […]
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