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  • 2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury AWD: Would it be a Good Bugout Vehicle?

    2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury AWD: Would it be a Good Bugout Vehicle?

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    I’m no prepper, but living near Washington, D.C., it’s easy to evaluate one’s ability to pick up and head elsewhere. So, whether that need comes from rising tides or a full-on civil war, I decided to try something different with this review. Let’s see how this 2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury AWD might handle a…

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  • 1UP Bike Racks is Getting Kids on Bikes with Your Help

    1UP Bike Racks is Getting Kids on Bikes with Your Help

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    Over the course of the last few years, I’ve taken a deep dive into the world of mountain biking. To get my bike to some great trails, I often strap it to the back of a vehicle. I started with a spare tire-mount-based rack and graduated to a massive Thule multi-bike rack, but I’ve now…

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  • I Bought a New 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio (in 2024)

    I Bought a New 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio (in 2024)

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    Hey Hoons, your friendly neighborhood car buyer checking in. I’m taking a break from the usual car review programming to update everyone on my latest happenings. When last we spoke, I was selling my 2017 Jaguar F Type R on Cars & Bids. I was also driving a 2023 Wrangler Sahara for a daily driver…

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  • “F1” Movie Teaser Drops, Actually Looks Pretty Great

    “F1” Movie Teaser Drops, Actually Looks Pretty Great

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    The first teaser for “F1” has landed, and it shows a lot of promise. The movie stars Brad Pitt, and the story surrounds him coming out of retirement to return to the sport and mentor an up-and-coming driver in the process. “F1” has many of the makings of a very solid film. On top of…

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  • Audi RS6 Avant GT is a Longroof Love-Letter to the 90 IMSA GTO

    Audi RS6 Avant GT is a Longroof Love-Letter to the 90 IMSA GTO

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    Audi kicked a lot of butt with its 90 Quattro GTO race car. This was an inline-5-cylinder all-wheel-drive monster machine that Hans Stuck drove the wheels off and shocked V8-powered beasts on plenty of road courses. That car should’ve easily secured a championship in 1989, but a few missed races and early teething issues prevented…

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  • 2024 Hyundai Venue Limited: Review

    2024 Hyundai Venue Limited: Review

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    Cars are getting more expensive, with the average new car price currently at just over $47,000. That’s a lot. In fact, only four of the 41 cars I’ve owned have made it over that MSRP. Plus, the press loaners they send us are typically the top trim level, so I rarely test a truly inexpensive…

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  • American Racing AR172 Baja Wheels Review

    American Racing AR172 Baja Wheels Review

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    Aftermarket wheels are a commonly sought after addition for any car enthusiast, with the potential to completely alter the general aesthetics and performance of their vehicle. However, navigating the myriad options that exist, browsing tens or, dare I say for someone like myself, hundreds of different possibilities, can be a daunting task. For those currently…

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  • The Corvette Z06 is Actually a Supercar, and That’s Okay!

    The Corvette Z06 is Actually a Supercar, and That’s Okay!

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    I can feel folks getting ready to hit the keys to type my messages, telling me I’m wrong. But I don’t care because I’m here to tell you that the C8 Corvette Z06 is a supercar. It has evolved. It is more than. The idea that this is “just” a sports car is now incorrect.…

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  • Craigslist Crapshoot: E39 BMW You Shift Yourself

    Craigslist Crapshoot: E39 BMW You Shift Yourself

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    The E39 BMW 5-Series remains one of the few from the brand that I actually still lust over. While an E39 M5 would be a dream, the 540i is also an excellent vehicle. You can get them with a proper 6-speed manual gearbox as well, and there’s one for sale just down the road. It’s…

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  • Remember the Corvette Museum Sinkhole? It’s Been 10 years…

    Remember the Corvette Museum Sinkhole? It’s Been 10 years…

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    In February of 2014, the National Corvette Museum found itself making national news. Not in a way it would’ve hoped, unfortunately. A sinkhole opened up under the Skydome portion of the facility and took 8 Corvettes down into the Earth. You can actually watch the event unfold because there’s security camera footage of it happening.…

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  • The Audrain Veteran Car Tour: Where 40 mph is Amazing!

    The Audrain Veteran Car Tour: Where 40 mph is Amazing!

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    Driving a modern car at speed is pretty effortless. The machine is designed to keep you comfortable and safe. If it were legal, you could cruise at triple digits on the highway in almost anything new, and doing so would be a breeze. As you slide backward through automotive history, however, the ability to drive…

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  • 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD Review: Fantastic family hauler of the future

    2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD Review: Fantastic family hauler of the future

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    You know when someone you trust tells you that something is good, but you’re still skeptical? That was the case with my own doubts and the Kia EV9. This is a great three-row family hauler, and any questions about its merits should be thrown to the wayside. In fact, most people buying Suburbans and the…

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  • 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD: Review

    2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD: Review

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    Despite its raging sales success, the Corolla has always been a bit of “an car.” It was an obvious choice if you wanted a reliable commuting appliance that wasn’t too expensive. Lately, Toyota has been adding a bit of diversity to the lineup with the Corolla Cross, the GR Corolla, and the Corolla hatchback. There’s…

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  • 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring: Review

    2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring: Review

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    Can you believe that the fourth-generation ND Miata went into production in March 2015? I went to a launch event in October of that year and was pretty impressed, but in North America, we didn’t actually get it until the 2016 model year. That still means that the ND is nearly nine years old, so…

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  • 2025 Subaru Forester Touring: Review

    2025 Subaru Forester Touring: Review

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    The Subaru Forester is the definitive all-wheel-drive family mover for those with safety as a top priority, and though the midsize CUV has been updated for 2025, it’s heart still shines that of the same old Forester that has helped define Subaru for the last few decades. So, do the changes for 2025 make a…

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  • 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn: Review

    2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn: Review

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    We are now in the eighth generation of VW’s hatchback Golf. Introduced in 2022, the latest iteration looks incredibly sharp comes with a redesigned interior and a host of comfort and tech features. While you used to be able to spec a Golf in a more basic format, these days, it’s only available in GTI…

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