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Jul
24
2021
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By Troy Warren
2022 GMC Sierra Will Have Super Cruise with Trailering

2022 GMC Sierra Will Have Super Cruise with Trailering

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BY JOEY CAPPARELLA | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT An enhanced version of the hands-free tech will be available on the updated pickup, along with other GM models including the Cadillac Escalade and Chevy Silverado. GM is rolling out a new version of Super Cruise that supports towing a trailer. It also has a new feature called automatic lane change that can overtake a slower vehicle without any input from the driver. This new Super Cruise will be available on several GMC, Chevy, and Cadillac models later this year as 2022 models arrive. GM is installing its Super Cruise hands-free highway…
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Jul
24
2021
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Scottsdale: $6.3 Million Arizona Mansion for Sale Has Garage Space for 100 Cars

Scottsdale: $6.3 Million Arizona Mansion for Sale Has Garage Space for 100 Cars

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BY CALEB MILLER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT   The 4.8-acre Scottsdale property has numerous garages with lifts, a paint booth, and a dedicated detailing room. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, a mansion currently listed for sale sits on 4.8 acres of land, providing room for five guest houses, stables, a spa, and a pool and pool house. The property has expansive garages that can house 100 vehicles, proportioned to accommodate RV or boat storage, and there are several lifts, a paint booth, a detailing room, and a dedicated washing station. The house is listed at $6.3 million by Keller Williams Realty and…
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Jul
22
2021
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Volkswagen Boss Confirms ID.8 Electric SUV Is Coming

Volkswagen Boss Confirms ID.8 Electric SUV Is Coming

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BY WESLEY WREN | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT This upcoming EV will be the size of VW's internal-combustion-engined Atlas. Volkswagen's Herbert Diess has confirmed that VW will roll out an ID.8 electric SUV. The VW ID.8 will be comparable to the mid-size VW Atlas.  Details are minimal, but it's expected to ride on the scalable MEB platform that underpins the rest of the Volkswagen EV lineup. During a presentation on future plans, Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess confirmed that Volkswagen will introduce an Atlas-sized electric crossover under the ID banner. It was expected that Volkswagen would eventually release a mid-size crossover with a battery-electric powertrain, a move that…
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Jul
21
2021
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2022 Land Rover Defender V8: Gloriously Excessive

2022 Land Rover Defender V8: Gloriously Excessive

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BY MIKE DUFF | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT When it comes to horsepower, too much often is just about right. The current P400 version of the Land Rover Defender, with its 395-hp super- and turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, already produces what many regard as adequate performance for something so big and boxy. We ran 2020's 5773-pound four-door 110 version to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. But the new 2022 Defender V8 models, with their 518-hp supercharged 5.0-liter engines, bring outsize character and should trim at least a second from that time. With six-figure starting prices, these new range-topping variants prove that the Defender only…
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Jul
20
2021
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GMC Confirms Second Electric Pickup to Accompany Hummer EV

GMC Confirms Second Electric Pickup to Accompany Hummer EV

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BY JOEY CAPPARELLA | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT We expect this full-size electric truck to be cheaper than the Hummer and more similar to the upcoming Silverado EV. GMC confirmed it will build a second full-size electric pickup truck. We think it will be closely related to the upcoming Chevy Silverado EV. It will likely be cheaper and less powerful than the GMC Hummer EV. Chevy recently announced an electric version of the Silverado pickup truck, so we should've known that a GMC version wasn't too far behind. GMC vice president Duncan Aldred confirmed yesterday on a conference call that this is…
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Jul
19
2021
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986-HP Ferrari SF90 Stradale Breaks Our 60-MPH Acceleration Record

986-HP Ferrari SF90 Stradale Breaks Our 60-MPH Acceleration Record

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BY DAVID BEARD | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT It took seven years, but the Ferrari's 2.0-second rip to 60 mph has finally dethroned the Porsche 918 Spyder as the king of acceleration. We tested a 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and it rocketed to 60 mph in 2.0 seconds and eviscerated the quarter-mile in 9.5 seconds at 148 mph. The 887-hp 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder’s 2.1-second sprint to 60 mph held the title for seven years. The SF90 Stradale starts at $511,250 and is powered by three electric motors and a 769-hp twin-turbo V-8. All champions eventually…
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Jul
18
2021
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Chip Shortage Is Now Affecting Actual New Car Sales Numbers

Chip Shortage Is Now Affecting Actual New Car Sales Numbers

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BY SEBASTIAN BLANCO | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT Analysts at Black Book said June saw new-car sales down 14 percent as existing inventory was cleaned out. The backlog of available new-car inventory is getting cleaned out after production was hit by the pandemic and related problems including the chip shortage, according to the data and analytics team at Black Book. New-car sales in June were down around 14 percent compared to pre-pandemic numbers from 2019, according to the data and analytics team at Black Book. It's likely to get worse in the near term, as the number of new vehicles available in…
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Jul
17
2021
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2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe Exudes Elegant Menace

2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe Exudes Elegant Menace

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BY ELANA SCHERR | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT In a market of flashy and ferocious sedans, the E53 is subtle and effective. We had the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 over a perfect weekend, hot enough to appreciate a luxury car with a vigorous air-conditioning system and ventilated leather seats yet breezy enough to pop up the sunroof and let the pine scent of mountain air and the smooth thrum of the inline-six engine fill the cabin. This is a no-stress car to drive in a variety of environments, cushioned and sophisticated for the city street crawl, small enough to park, and yet ready…
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Jul
16
2021
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We Left Convertibles Sitting in the Sun to Test How Hot the Seats Get

We Left Convertibles Sitting in the Sun to Test How Hot the Seats Get

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BY MAXWELL B. MORTIMER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT With Mercedes and BMW claiming that their sun-reflective materials help keep the upholstery cooler, we compared E450 and M440i droptops to the cloth seats in an old Miata. Mercedes claims that a new coating reduces seat temperatures when the E-class convertible is left in the sun with the top down. We tested an E450 against a BMW M440i convertible and a first-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. The results show that the treated surfaces do reduce temperatures, but the seats still get plenty hot when left in the sun. Most of us have…
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Jul
16
2021
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Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Trades On-Road Manners for Off-Road Chops

Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Trades On-Road Manners for Off-Road Chops

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BY MAXWELL B. MORTIMER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT The TRD Off-Road trim brings knobby tires, rugged outdoor looks, and a retuned suspension to Toyota's bestselling crossover. For the average person, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road strikes a great balance between grocery getter and two-track champion. As a crossover, it's fundamentally optimized for the rigors of the paved world, but its rugged looks promise a vehicle that would hold its own if you took it mudding alongside a Wrangler Rubicon. American's interest in adventure, camping, and wilderness exploration has never been higher, and we continue to flock toward SUVs and trucks in…
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