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2022 Toyota Supra 2.0 – No Respect
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The Toyota Supra, in four-cylinder form, is a bit of an odd duck. Supra is maligned for being a rebadged BMW to start. Having only an automatic is second, third, being stuck with a four-cylinder engine. Now let’s add to that the $50,000 as-tested price. Nissan now offers the Z with more interior space, more…
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Mazda Miata; The Answer You Weren’t Expecting
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If I look back at the cars that have come through for review over the last fourteen plus years, just about every other year, a Miata/MX-5 makes its way onto the schedule. While that is never a bad thing, at this point, what new is there to say about the MX-5? Miata Is Always The…
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Adventure Time? Ducati bring the DesertX To Detroit
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Ducati came to Detroit as part of their roadshow to show off the new DesertX ADV style motorcycle. Ducati took styling cues from the Cagiva Elephant but did not go full retro with it. The headlights and fairing shape recall those Dakar bikes of the 90s but bring them into the 2020s. The DesertX is powered by a 937cc V-Twin…
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2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro – Let’s Take Another Look!
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Having just completed a week in the Toyota 4Runner reminds me of how I genuinely enjoy the analog experience. I remember several years ago, six, perhaps seven years actually, the last time I spent time with the 4Runner. I recall it being an honest vehicle. That remains true today. While the platform is quite old,…
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2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Review
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That the Mazda3, a five-door hatchback, even exists in the U.S. market in 2022 is shocking. It seems like every new vehicle introduced is a crossover or being marketed as such. Kia has the brilliant Carnaval minivan, yet all the messaging around it is how it’s “like an SUV.” Mazda in the past positioned itself…
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GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Duramax: The Unintended Review
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This GMC Sierra came in for review under an interesting premise. In fact, I wasn’t even looking to review it exactly. I was working on a review for another publication for the Smittybilt air compressor and needed something with larger tires to test it on. When I reached out to one of the companies that…
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2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost King Ranch: All hat, no cattle
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The hype is strong for this PowerBoost King Ranch F-150. This is the first real full-on attempt to create a hybrid pickup truck. In an era where fuel economy and emissions regulations are ever-tightening, the popularity of full-size trucks and SUVs continues to grow. In addition, the physical size of these vehicles continues to expand as well. Larger…
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited: New Class Standard?
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About a decade ago one of my podcast co-hosts, the infamous Roundabout Show’s own Craig Cole (now with Roadshow), and I attended a local ride and drive of a previous generation Hyundai Tucson. He kept referring to it as the “Tuckson”. And damn you, Craig Cole, that has stuck in my brain so hard I have…
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 – The Sweet Spot
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It seems all new vehicles have to be crossovers or SUVs. This trend has made sedans, wagons, and pretty much every other interesting car disappear from the market, for this reason, I have a general disdain for them. There are a few exceptions that prove the rule, but they have to do something special. Toyota…
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2020 Mercedes Benz AMG GT63S – German Hellcat
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I was contemplating what analogy would work best in describing the AMG GT63S, several came to mind. If the band Pantera was also MBA Ivy League School graduates. Sexy Beast (very underrated movie) and as the title suggests. A German Hellcat. Sexy Beast is apt because, well, the GT63S is a great looking car, and 0-60 in…
