Saturday, 14 November 2020 04:33
2021 Kia K5 Pros and Cons Review: Better Than Accord?
Previously known as the Optima, Kia's new family sedan tries to stand out in a competitive segment. The 2021 Kia K5 is trying to impress. This midsize sedan replaces the Optima in North America and adopts sportier styling than that of its predecessor. The Optima wasn't really known for its dynamic experience—it was a nice sedan that didn't impress or…
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Friday, 13 November 2020 05:12
Tested: 2021 Audi RS6 Avant Is About More Than Numbers
Audi's new RS6 Avant wagon is even more special than its 591-hp twin-turbo V-8 and 3.1-second 60-mph time implies. Ever hear of left-digit bias? It's the reason ShamWows cost $19.95 instead of $20 and why people say they're 39 instead of 40. We focus on that first digit and assign it undeserved importance because our cave-dweller brains are easily tricked.…
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 17:13
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Charon Has More Than Meets The Eye
Poland-based Auto Dynamics just unloaded its new tuning package for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S codenamed as “Charon”. On the outside, the Merc appears almost the same as its standard version but as the saying goes, “beauty is only skin-deep”, there’s more to the car than what the eye can see. Beneath the hood of the base AMG C 63…
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 06:01
2020 Kia Niro PHEV Review: Old-School Hybrid With Old-School Issues
The verdict The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid’s efficiency, practicality and utility are outweighed by its unpleasant driving experience. Versus the competition Newer, next-generation plug-in hybrids are here, and they feel far more refined than the Niro PHEV while offering up competitive technology, comfort and, in some cases, superior range — not to mention all-wheel drive. I was about 5 miles…
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 06:14
Tested: 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Polishes a Winning Formula
A range of subtle updates for the 2021 model year improve the Accord's tech quotient without altering its excellence. The Honda Accord offers an unusually broad breadth of appeal. Among the family sedan's many trims and powertrains, there's truly something for everyone—and each version is mighty compelling in its own way. There are affordable models for those on a budget,…
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Tuesday, 10 November 2020 15:10
Volkswagen Tiguan Review
The Volkswagen Tiguan has an upmarket, spacious and practical interior, plus great engines and comfortable drive. It’s now been updated for 2020. Is the Volkswagen Tiguan a good car? Remember the Volkswagen Tiguan ad, with the ‘cool’ dad dropping his kid off at school? Well, the new VW Tiguan is even cooler, and it’s on sale now, priced from around…
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Tuesday, 10 November 2020 05:03
2021 Lexus IS 350 Review: Refocused but Not Rejuvenated
The verdict A few mild updates keep Lexus’ sporty IS sedan alive and kicking, aimed squarely to capture the few remaining sports sedan buyers left on the market. Versus the competition The updates don’t go deep enough to make the IS 350 fully competitive against newer, fresher, faster rivals like the BMW M340i, Genesis G70 or Acura’s new TLX. The…
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Monday, 09 November 2020 11:25
New SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 2020 review
The new SEAT Leon e-Hybrid brings plug-in power to the hatchback's range for the first time Verdict With price on its side, the SEAT Leon instantly becomes one of our favourite plug-in hybrid family cars. The rock-bottom tax costs make it one of the more appealing PHEVs for company car drivers, while private buyers will revel in this car’s usable…
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