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A sleek gray Mercedes-AMG sedan driving on a scenic road surrounded by greenery.

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4Matic First Test: This Is the Future of Mercedes

A sleek silver sedan driving on a winding road, surrounded by lush greenery.

2026 Lexus ES500e First Test: Not Built for Speed, Which Is Why We Love It

A modern SUV driving on a scenic road with greenery and boats in the background.

2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro First Test: The Base Turbo vs. V-6 vs. Hybrid Performance Review

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2026 Ford F-150 Lobo Supercharged First Test: A Wild, 700-HP Street Truck

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Driving a Pristine, 315-Mile 1994 Honda Accord EX Coupe 32 Years Later

016 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 Arrival

2025 Ram 1500 Long-Term Verdict: Still the Half-Ton Truck to Beat

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2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack First Test: Gorgeous Looks, Big Performance, Bigger Compromises

Two luxury SUVs side by side, one red and one brown, parked against a textured industrial wall.

Mercedes Wagon Battle! E450 All-Terrain vs. E53 AMG

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Silver pickup truck driving on dirt with dust trailing behind it.

2026 Ford AEV Super Duty FXL First Test: The Ultimate 40-Inch Overlanding Truck?

A vibrant yellow sports car speeding along a winding road, set against a blurred green background.

2026 Porsche 911 GT3 First Test: Who Needs Horsepower, Anyway?

006 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs. Gas: Is It Possible to Save Money by Spending More?

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Our Time With Our Long-Term 2026 Volvo EX90 Is Off to a Rocky Start

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2026 Roush Nitemare First Test: The 705-HP Ford F-150 That Drives Like a Muscle Car

Side view of a modern SUV parked near a tree in a forested area.

Shopping for a Nissan Pathfinder? This Is the Trim We’d Get.

Electric Volkswagen van with a two-tone white and orange exterior, parked in a green park setting.

2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Yearlong Review Update: Why Its Setup Experience Stands Out

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Volkswagen ID Buzz Yearlong Review Arrival: Weighing Charm Against Range

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A maroon SUV parked on a driveway near grass and trees.

We're Testing the 2026 Volvo EX90 For a Year, and It's About to Face a Midwest Reality Check

White Mitsubishi Outlander driving on a forest road

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL First Test: New Engine, Same Old Story

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2026 Land Rover Defender Octa First Test: “God Save the King!”

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2026 Lexus IS350 First Test: Old-School Charm, Modern Limits

Passenger dash screen in a Ram 1500

After Road-Tripping Ram’s Passenger Screen, It Feels Like a Missed Opportunity

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This Is What It Takes to Hit 35 MPG in Our Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

033 2025 Mercedes Benz E450 4Matic All Terrain

Mercedes “Routines” Review: The Smart Luxury Feature We Love

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2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale First Test: Style, Soul, and a Hint of Letdown

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Luxury SUV in motion

2026 Land Rover Discovery First Test: Built for Adventure—Just Not the One You Think

A bright yellow SUV in motion on a winding road.

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo First Test: Wider, Heavier, Kinda Like Another K Car

A blue SUV driving on a snowy dirt road.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD First Test: Better Value, Same Driving Feel

An SUV parked in a snowy landscape.

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Yearlong Test Update: A Brutal Michigan Winter Changed How I View It

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Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Yearlong Test: Are Mercedes Cars Expensive to Repair?

SUV driving through snow-covered terrain.

2026 Subaru Outback First Test: Improvement Beyond the Numbers

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$315 in Software Made Our Mercedes Cooler and Safer

020 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD

How EV Thinking Makes Our 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Better to Live With

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