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The Ford Mustang FP800S Is A Supercharged Monster With A Stick

Ford Custom Garage is all too happy to give your Mustang GT a supercharger and lots of performance upgrades – with or without a clutch pedal.

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Here's What Happens When Ford Performance Meets Truck Practicality

We get behind the wheel of the 300-horsepower Ford Custom Garage Maverick Lobo, and it's an absolute riot on four wheels.

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2026 Subaru WRX Base: The WRX That Proves Fun Doesn't Cost A Fortune

The base 2026 Subaru WRX proves you don't need 400 horsepower or $50,000 to build a memorable driver's car. Especially in Wales.

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2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT First Drive: America's Off-Road Hellcat Lives Again

Ram didn't build the first high-performance off-road pickup truck. But now, it builds the best one ever.

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2027 GV60 Magma
The First Genesis Magma Proves Its No Hyundai In Drag

This could be the best choice in the segment for those who want the most fun in an EV crossover, with a good dash of comfort.

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2027 Rivian R2 Review: Big Capability With A Not-So-Big Price Tag

If there's a market for a rugged off-road EV that also works well on-road and doesn't break the bank, Rivian will soon find out how big it is.

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2027 Audi RS 5 Sedan First Drive
2027 Audi RS 5 Sedan First Drive Review: Forget The Numbers, This Audi Is FUN

Audi has built it's most engaging front-engined RS model since the B7 RS 4, and don't you dare try to fat shame it.

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Driven: The Luxury Lexus Gamble That Could Make Or Break Its Sedan Dreams

Available as a hybrid or all-electric, the new Lexus ES has big shoes to fill - and the best model in the lineup might surprise you.

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2027 Volvo Ex70 First Drive
The 2027 Volvo EX60 Is A 400-Mile Suckerpunch Aimed At The BMW iX3

Volvo's new EV brings fresh tech and at least 290 miles of range, while challenging German luxury EVs. If an EV resurgence is coming, Volvo is ready.

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Aston Martin Went Too Far This Time, And The DB12 S Is Better For It

This what happens when you let Aston Martin take things a deliberate step too far.

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2027 Infiniti QX65 First Drive: Is This One Flaw A Deal-Breaker?

Infiniti's stylish new fastback crossover has one major flaw that could be a deal-breaker.

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Prototype First Drive: 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-Power Could Be A RAV4 Killer If It Gets One Thing Right

We spent some time with Nissan's most important model in years.

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2027 Kia Telluride First Drive: A Bigger, Bolder, Three-Row Benchmark

The original Telluride won hearts by being quietly excellent. The second-gen SUV forgot the quiet part.

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2026 Audi Q3 First Drive: The Cheapest Way To Get A Great Luxury SUV Experience

It may be entry-level, but the feature list (and experience) is anything but.

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2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T First Drive: No Hemi Needed

Dodge wants the R/T to be a volume-selling, all-season muscle car. After spending a day getting it filthy dirty in New England, it's up to the task.

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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid First Drive: Is This The Hybrid SUV To Save Mitsubishi?

There's more to love about the Outlander PHEV than before - and, price pending, it'll be a real bargain in 2026.

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2027 Volvo EX60 First Ride Review
2027 Volvo EX60 First Ride Review: Taking The Fight To BMW

Volvo's newest family SUV is a leap into bold new territory that's finally encroaching on the space BMW dominates.

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2026 Subaru Trailseeker First Drive: The Subaru That Could Unseat The Current EV Champions

Impressive cargo space, electrical efficiency, and rough-road capability make the Trailseeker our favorite Subaru/Toyota EV yet.

2026 Subaru Uncharted
2026 Subaru Uncharted First Drive: What Happens When You Cross A WRX With A Toyota

With a low roofline, imposing stance, and up to 338 horsepower, the Uncharted looks like it's ready for a rally special stage – zero emissions-style.

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Drive: Proof That Cylinder Count Isn't Everything

The Hurricane 2.0-liter turbo in the 2026 model makes it America's first-ever four-cylinder Grand Cherokee, and it works (mostly).

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