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Driven: 2021 Genesis G80 2.5T Confirms Brand Is Going From Strength To Strength
Hyundai’s upscale sister brand is on a roll right now with concept cars like the X coupe getting admiring glances, and production cars like the G80 getting rave reviews – including this one, from us. It’s Lexus all over again.
Ford Pickup Loaded With Nearly A Household Is A Moving Road Hazard
We’ve all seen trucks carrying a few pounds more than they should, but we bet you’ve never seen anything like the video of this Mexican F150 shared on TikTok.
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Electric SUVs Coming From Under $45k In RWD And AWD Forms
Volkswagen ID.4 too vanilla for you? Meet its Q4 e-tron cousin, which Audi hopes will steer people away from the Tesla Model Y. There’s a choice of rear- and four-wheel drive, but Audi estimates the base e-tron 40 should be good for just 250 miles on the EPA cycle.
Neovette Imagines A Front-Engined Future For The Corvette
We’ve only just got our heads around the Corvette’s switch to a mid-engined layout, but now one designer has imagined how a future model could look if Chevy changed it back.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Luxury EV Has 479-Mile Range, Opens And Closes Its Own Doors
Tesla’s Model S finally has a fight on its hands now that Mercedes has unveiled its new EQS. The luxury EV gets a choice of single or dual motors and an incredible 56-inch Hyperscreen dashboard.
Dissecting The Visual Trickery Ford Used In The Design Of The Mustang Mach-E
Making a visual connection between the new Mach-E and ‘real’ Mustangs was a tall order for Ford’s design team. Frank Stepehenson, the man behind the 2001 Mini and numerous Ferraris and McLarens, reveals the styling tricks Ford employed to pull it off.
New Citroen C5 X Is A Comfort-Focused Flagship That Walks Between Wagons And SUVs
Citroen has a new flagship model in Europe, the C5 X, a combination of saloon, estate and SUV. Measuring 4,805 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, and 1,485 mm tall, it has a similar footprint to a VW Passat Variant.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Is Half Tucson SUV, Half Small Pickup Truck
Hyundai thinks the Tucson-based Santa Cruz’s blend of crossover style and unibody refinement, and flat-bed practicality will give it an edge over more agricultural rivals. Is it the Subaru Brat for the 2020s?
New Hyundai Staria Fully Revealed As A Bold Minivan For The Modern Age
If you’re looking for a minivan that stands out from the crowd, Hyundai has you covered with their new Staria, well at least in its home market, Australia and select other countries around the world, but not North America.
What Else Is Making The News
Audi RS6 Generations Drag Race
All-wheel drive, massive amounts of turbocharged muscle and a huge trunk has made the Audi’s RS6 the perfect bank robbery getaway wagon for 20 years. But which generation would give you the best chance off actually getting away? Carwow has the answer.
Mortal Kombat Coming To HBO Max And Theaters On April 23: How To Watch, What To Know
Turning video games into films often turns out badly. Remember 1993’s Super Mario Bros? But it looks like the new Mortal Kombat movie might just buck that trend. Want to know how to watch it, and why you should? CNET has the details.