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Nov
25
2021
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By Troy Warren
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Limits Power during Hard Acceleration

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Limits Power during Hard Acceleration

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BY CONNOR HOFFMAN | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars The 5001-pound crossover reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, but quickly runs out of steam and is actually slower to 110 mph than a non-GT model. We tested the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, and it reached 60 mph in 3.7 seconds on its way to a 12.7-second quarter-mile at 101 mph.  It was 1.2 seconds quicker to 60 mph and 0.9 second quicker through the quarter-mile than the standard Mustang Mach-E we tested, but the GT Performance recorded a lower trap speed.  We noticed that the GT Performance started to…
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Nov
24
2021
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By Troy Warren
2022 Hyundai Elantra N Brings Four-Door Fun

2022 Hyundai Elantra N Brings Four-Door Fun

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BY MIKE SUTTON | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Hyundai extends its sport-compact formula to the sedan segment with its new 276-hp Elantra N. The demise of the sedan has been highly exaggerated. True, many of today's examples have adopted sleek, flowing rooflines, and some manufacturers have abandoned cars almost entirely. But plenty of exciting three-box four-doors have thrived into the modern age of the crossover, from wickedly powerful supersedans, like the 10Best-winning Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, to updated versions of the Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. New to that list is the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, the latest sport-compact extension…
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Nov
22
2021
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By Troy Warren
483-HP 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Is an EV in Disguise

483-HP 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Is an EV in Disguise

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BY CONNOR HOFFMAN | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Unlike the new electric GV60, the Electrified GV70 looks just like one of Genesis's gas-powered models, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive. Genesis revealed the Electrified GV70 at Auto Guangzhou in China, and it'll arrive in the U.S. soon.  All Electrified GV70s have a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup with 483 horsepower.  It looks identical to the gas-powered model except for the solid grille, charging port, and lack of exhaust pipes.  Genesis is expanding its EV lineup with another model that’s nearly identical to one of its gas-powered offerings. Unlike the funky looking…
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Nov
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
Ferrari Daytona SP3, Latest Limited-Edition ‘Icona’ Car, Is a Stunner

Ferrari Daytona SP3, Latest Limited-Edition ‘Icona’ Car, Is a Stunner

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BY MIKE DUFF | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Only the most special Ferrari customers will ever get their hands on this beauty, which was inspired by the sports-prototype racers of the 1960s. Ferrari revealed the Daytona SP3 during an event at the Mugello racetrack in Italy today; it's the latest in an ongoing series of "Icona" ultra-limited-edition cars. The Daytona SP3 has the iconic look of the sports-prototype racers that won the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours and features Ferrari's equally iconic naturally aspirated mid-mounted 829-hp V-12. Only a few clients and collectors will be able to buy this Ferrari,…
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Nov
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
Tested: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Chases the TRX

Tested: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Chases the TRX

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BY MIKE SUTTON | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Ford's latest off-road wonder truck gets a new suspension setup and a bolder attitude. It's not lost on Ford that the F-150 Raptor needs to up its game to keep pace with its new crosstown rival, the highly impressive and far more powerful Ram 1500 TRX. As we learned from a 2020 Raptor SuperCrew's comparison-test defeat against that big 702-hp Ram, it's time for the Blue Oval's beast to get serious. But before it can bulk up the engine room with an upcoming V-8-powered Raptor R variant, the standard truck needs to make better use of the 450 horses…
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Nov
18
2021
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2023 Kia Sportage Gains Bold Looks and a Hybrid Powertrain

2023 Kia Sportage Gains Bold Looks and a Hybrid Powertrain

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BY CALEB MILLER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Kia has borrowed the electrified setup from the closely related Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for the latest generation of its compact crossover. The Kia Sportage debuted with a distinct new design earlier this year, and now it gains an efficient Hybrid model. The Sportage Hybrid has the same powertrain as the Tucson Hybrid, with a turbo 1.6-liter four teamed with a 44-kW electric motor. Kia says it’s aiming for a 39-mpg rating from the EPA, and the Sportage Hybrid will come with either front- or all-wheel-drive. This summer, the fourth generation of Kia’s Sportage compact crossover debuted…
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Nov
17
2021
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2022 Nissan Rogue Adds VC-Turbo Three-Cylinder for Better MPG, More Power

2022 Nissan Rogue Adds VC-Turbo Three-Cylinder for Better MPG, More Power

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BY ERIC STAFFORD | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Replacing the old 2.5-liter four-cylinder, the new variable-compression engine makes 201 hp and boasts up to 33 mpg combined. The 2022 Nissan Rogue has a new engine: a variable-compression-ratio turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder. The new 201-hp VC-Turbo replaces the old 181-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder as the Rogue's lone engine option. Nissan says the new engine gets up to 33 mpg combined, while its predecessor peaked at 30 mpg combined. UPDATE 11/17/21: This story has been updated with new information about the turbo three-cylinder engine and pricing. The 2022 Nissan Rogue, which was fully redesigned for the previous model…
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Nov
15
2021
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reaches New Heights

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reaches New Heights

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BY DAN EDMUNDS | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Jeep's new two-row Grand Cherokee maintains its off-road chops yet grows significantly more refined. It's been a mixed bag recently for Jeep Grand Cherokee aficionados. A new three-row Grand Cherokee L debuted for the 2021 model year to much fanfare, but the GC's two-row fourth-generation variant has soldiered on unchanged, despite being on the market for 11 long years. A redesigned two-row Grand Cherokee has been eagerly anticipated, and our initial experience with the 2022 model tells us that the patience of its fan base will be rewarded—if they're willing to pay for more than…
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Nov
14
2021
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2022 VW Jetta GLI Proves That VW Still Cares about Drivers

2022 VW Jetta GLI Proves That VW Still Cares about Drivers

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BY DREW DORIAN | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Although it drops the previous base trim, the GLI still can be had with a six-speed manual. Despite Volkswagen's push toward electric vehicles, the company is providing assurances that it's still dedicated to the sport compact car. Want evidence? The new-generation Golf GTI and Golf R have clearly been developed with driving enthusiasts in mind. VW's American arm pushed for six-speed manuals in both of those cars and convinced its corporate overlords in Germany that such a move would be rational and wise. Consider that a love letter to the American driver, because our counterparts in…
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Nov
12
2021
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2023 Acura Integra Prototype Is the Comeback Kid

2023 Acura Integra Prototype Is the Comeback Kid

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BY DEREK POWELL | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Cars Featuring a turbo-four and a six-speed manual, Acura's new entry-level hatch is again targeting the enthusiast crowd and will start at around $30,000. Acura has revealed a prototype of the new Integra, a historic nameplate making its return after a long absence. It shares a chassis and a powertrain with the latest Honda Civic. The 2023 Integra hatchback will go on sale in the U.S. starting sometime in 2022. When the Acura Integra departed the U.S. market in 2001, it was also the final model in the Acura lineup with a pronounceable…
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