The blazing Turbo S is the second-quickest production car MotorTrend has ever tested. The target: 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds. That's the record and the bar by which all other production cars will be measured. Only two have ever accelerated to 60 mph so quickly, the 2017 Tesla Model S P100D and now, the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S we…
Still cheap, still cheerful, the 2021 Nissan Kicks keeps its tech current while adding some customizable flair. Versus the competition: With its solid combination of safety equipment, multimedia tech, versatile interior space and value pricing, the Kicks holds its own against competitors like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Soul and other front-wheel-drive-only tiny SUVs. That lack of all-wheel drive keeps it…
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 05:19

Audi A4 saloon review

"The Audi A4 is a comfortable and economical executive saloon with a stylish, technology-laden interior" The Audi A4 has been involved in an ongoing battle in the executive saloon class with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class for 30 years. Historically, each of this German trio boasted strengths in different areas; the A4 brought an understated design and quattro…
But we're still waiting for Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature to materialize. 20,000-Mile UpdateWith more than a year and 24,000 miles logged with our Tesla Model 3, we're way past the honeymoon phase. Our initial 12 months of included premium connectivity has expired, which means in-car audio and video streaming now only works with a Wi-Fi connection. And since not one…
Sunday, 17 January 2021 11:00

2021 Hyundai Elantra Review: Almost Great

The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials. If developing a car was a marathon, Hyundai didn’t run the last mile. Versus the competition: For a mass-market compact sedan, the Elantra combines class-leading drivability with loads of user-friendly technology. Alas, its low-rent interior weighs all that down. For…
Thursday, 14 January 2021 16:34

2021 Mazda Mazda6

The 2021 Mazda6’s engaging ride and high-end cabin help it land in the top third of our midsize car rankings. Is the Mazda6 a Good Car?Yes, the Mazda6 is a good midsize car. It boasts adept handling, responsive steering, and two peppy four-cylinder engine options. It also has an upscale cabin and comes with an abundance of safety tech and…
Anyone who’s ever experienced a Mercedes turbo V12 knows they are immensely powerful machines. Direct from Mercedes, they’ll pin your kidneys to your spine with every press of the throttle. But if ‘a lot’ is not enough, Brabus tunes them to absurd power levels. But Mercedes only offered the V12s in a select number of cars. Brabus solved that problem…
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 07:09

2020 Porsche 718 Boxster T Handles It All

Porsche's special-edition Boxster bundles corner-carving goodies but doesn't forget about the commute. Sports cars don't ride this well. After a few miles, disbelief turns to awe. You see, this Porsche Boxster T is aimed directly at the lunatic fringe of car buyers who crave the sportiest handling in a base Boxster. We had a short drive of a European-spec Boxster…

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