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  • 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport AWD: I think I get it!

    2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport AWD: I think I get it!

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    When I posted about the delivery of Honda’s new Pilot TrailSport on my Twitter account, the reactions were mixed. Some who are into serious off-roaders thought it looked like it was “trying too hard”. My first impression was that it was a nice beefy package with actual all-terrain tires that might be worth a look.…

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  • 2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling: Aging Gracefully

    2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling: Aging Gracefully

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    The Lexus ES was, at least for a significant period, a bit of a tarted up Toyota Camry. However, while it is true that the first five generations were basically built off of the Camry platform, the sixth generation ES (2013-2018) was really closer to the Avalon XX40 and the Lexus RX than the Camry.…

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  • The Kia EV6 GT is 576 horsepower of Electric Awesome

    The Kia EV6 GT is 576 horsepower of Electric Awesome

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    The Kia EV6 GT cranks out 576 horsepower. It can rip from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. And if you fancy getting sideways, there’s a Drift Mode that cuts power from the front motor. Sure, $62,000 is a lot of money but maybe not for a vehicle that has plenty of room inside, a…

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  •  2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S

     2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S

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    Howdy hoons, it’s me Will, and I’m back with more new car reviews. I’ve been on a crossover bender, there was Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, the Toyota Venza, and now they sent me this VW ID.4 AWD Pro S. This is my second go in the all-electric ID.4, I spent a week with a 2021…

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  • 2023 Toyota Venza Limited

    2023 Toyota Venza Limited

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    This car review gig can be a challenge at times, particularly coming up with new and (hopefully interesting) things to say about different cars each week. Part of the reason is that all new cars these days are inherently good. Whether you are measuring performance, economy, comfort, or a whole host of other parameters, modern…

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  • 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron Prestige

    2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron Prestige

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    We are at the dawn of the “electrify all the things” era in the automotive industry, and Audi is off to a great start. As of the 2023 model year, in addition to the standalone e-tron SUV (in regular and sportback versions) and the e-tron GT sports sedan, Audi offers the Q4 e-tron, which also…

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  • 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD: Classy AF

    2023 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD: Classy AF

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    Just about every automaker is hard at work creating purpose-built EVs, or adapting electric versions of existing platforms. Unsurprisingly, the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis umbrella of vehicles is no different with lots of all-electric models available now and more on the way. I just drove the Genesis GV60 electric and it was quite good. I…

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  • 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn

    2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn

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    Hey, do you guys like hatchbacks? Me too, which is good because the front page here at Hooniverse now has two red, relatively hot four-door hatchbacks. Fresh off of the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 AWD Premium Plus review this Golf GTI Autobahn got delivered for a week of driving fun. It’s about $4,000 more than the…

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  • The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 is a compromised addition to the line

    The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 is a compromised addition to the line

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    So what if the 2023 Land Rover Defender’s identifying model numbers correspond less to their wheelbase lengths than they did in the original model? From the 90 to the 110 to the 130, there’s a spread offered for your taking. Should your usage case dictate that the two-door 90 is too tiny and even the…

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  • 2023 Mazda Mazda3 AWD Premium Plus

    2023 Mazda Mazda3 AWD Premium Plus

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    I once penned an article early in my automotive journalistic career questioning “Why is good design so damn expensive“. I even used a red Mazda RX-7 as the header, a shining example of why a relatively inexpensive car can look amazing. Every time I see a fourth generation Mazda3 I immediately have the same visceral…

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