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2015 VW Jetta Hybrid [REVIEW]

Here's our review of the 2015 VW Jetta Hybrid! Driving the brand's first ever hybrid, there's an immediate sense that the German automaker has succeeded in delivering customer satisfaction without many compromises. How VW managed to do so is by combining a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 27-hp electric motor, regenerative braking and an all-electric, zero-emissions operation. The combination...

2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible unveiled

Land Rover has taken the wraps off the 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible, which it has dubbed as the "world's first luxury compact SUV convertible." Although Nissan largely failed with its Murano SUV convertible, Land Rover seems to still think there is a market for a droptop SUV. Land Rover has taken the wraps off the 2017 Range Rover Evoque...

2016 Chevy Trax [REVIEW]

Here's our review of the Chevy Trax subcompact crossover. How does it stack up against the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3? Read more to find out. Chevrolet is now offering the subcompact Trax crossover for American consumption after a two-year run in the land of maple syrup and hockey. With an overall length of 168.5 inches, the Trax slots in...

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gets up to 34 mpg and starts at $29,270

Toyota has revealed the specs and pricing for the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid, which is the first ever hybrid version of the compact crossover and the eighth hybrid in Toyota's lineup. Toyota has revealed the specs and pricing for the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid, which is the first ever hybrid version of the compact crossover and the eighth hybrid in Toyota's lineup....

Audi's year-end sales event includes new A3 and A4 special editions

Audi's annual year-end sales event began this week and runs through the beginning of January. This year to celebrate the holidays, Audi is also including new special edition versions of the A3 and A4 models in the sales event. Audi's annual year-end sales event began this week and runs through the beginning of January. This year to celebrate the holidays,...

Hyundai launches 'Genesis' luxury brand, six new models confirmed

Hyundai has announced that it is going to officially launch a new stand-alone global luxury brand - Genesis. Hyundai has announced that it is going to officially launch a new stand-alone global luxury brand - Genesis. The Genesis brand will compete directly with other luxury brands, like Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz with six new Genesis models that will arrive by...

Volvo XC90 gets some Polestar performance upgrades

Volvo's performance division, Polestar is giving the new XC90 some performance upgrades to make the SUV more dynamic and responsive to drive. The Polestar optimization packages add power upgrades to the D5 diesel and T6 gas engines. Volvo's performance division, Polestar is giving the new XC90 some performance upgrades to make the SUV more dynamic and responsive to drive. The...

Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Hints previews the 2017 Ridgeline

Honda has unveiled the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck at the 2015 SEMA Show, which marks Honda's return to off-road truck racing. What's even more important here is that the race truck also provides a hint at the styling direction of the all-new 2017 Ridgeline, which is going to arrive next year. Honda has unveiled the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck at...

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS is the 'S-Class among SUVs'

Say goodbye to the Mercedes-Benz GL and hello to the GLS, which Mercedes-Benz says is the "S-Class among SUVs." Say goodbye to the Mercedes-Benz GL and hello to the GLS, which Mercedes-Benz says is the "S-Class among SUVs." Mercedes-Benz is renaming all of its SUVs, which will all start with GL now, like the GLC and GLE. The new GLS...

2016 Mazda CX-9 teased ahead of its debut in LA

Mazda has announced plans to unveil an all-new 2016 CX-9 crossover later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Mazda has announced plans to unveil an all-new 2016 CX-9 crossover later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Mazda has also released a single teaser photo of the new CX-9, which confirms that the new three-row crossover will...

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