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  • First Drive: Audi A7 L

    The new Audi A7 L, produced in China by the SAIC Volkswagen JV, is purportedly a saloon version of the Audi A7 Sportback. Some of the sportiness of the five-door A7 is carried over into this model, but it is otherwise very different and was influenced by the 2014 Prologue concept vehicle. It’s the largest…

  • Here is why the Kia Sportage is the 2022 Drive Car of the Year!

    The market for compact SUVs is as competitive as it has ever been! When selecting an automobile that meets their demands, consumers have a multitude of options and alternatives. The Kia Sportage won the award for Best Medium SUV and 2022 Drive Car of the Year overall, and while it delivers an exceptional all-around package,…

  • Review of the Ford Ranger 2023: XLT V6 – GVM

    Ford made sure its huge brute never ran out of power when the all-new T6 Ford Ranger was unveiled in 2011. The powerful 3.2-liter inline five-cylinder turbo-diesel was the top engine option at launch, producing 147kW/470Nm. A new 2.0-liter four-cylinder Bi-Turbo engine arrived soon after, ‘boosting’ power output to 157kW/500Nm. Ford, however, had a superb…

  • Buyer’s Guide for the 2022 Ford Mustang

    Here is how to get the most out of the 2022 Drive Best Large Sports Coupe, which comes in a variety of trim levels and with a host of available features. As the Ford Mustang V8 illustrates, sometimes the tried-and-true methods of the past are the most effective. Build a sports coupe with a massive…

  • Not a sports car, the electric Chevrolet Corvette may be a sedan or an SUV.

    There are new rumors that Chevrolet Corvette might be turned into an independent brand, beginning with an electric sedan – before rumored to be a Camaro – and then an SUV. A fresh overseas source indicates that a battery-powered Chevrolet Corvette is on the horizon, but it may not take the shape many anticipate. Chevrolet…

  • Review of the 2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 Sportback e-Tron: Less Radical, More Normal

    The Q4 e-Tron, which is offered in a conventional SUV body shape and a coupe-like form dubbed the Q4 Sportback e-Tron, is a smaller, more reasonably priced model that Audi is introducing to its lineup of electric vehicles. I made the trip to Oceanside, California, to get behind the wheel for a short period of…

  • What is the Best Luxury Car in 2022?

    Any vehicle with a model year of 2022, regardless of when it was first released or last updated. Along with general excellence, the best cars are extraordinarily well-rounded, offering their luxury along with above-average usability and drivability. They also represent the pinnacle of luxury in their class. 2022 Cadillac Escalade is the winner Cadillac’s most…

  • Vehicles with the Longest Range in Electric

    One of the main issues for automobile buyers thinking about an electric vehicle is the driving range. Range anxiety, or the worry that your EV won’t have enough battery power to finish a trip, is one highly powerful driving force. Driving an EV that suddenly runs out of charge is not anyone’s idea of fun,…

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