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2019 Genesis G70 Service life: 6 mo/6,929 mi • Avg Fuel Econ: 20.2 mpg Not even the scat from a distressed seagull can detract from this car's magnificent paint." Zach Gale Avg CO2 0.98 lb/mi Energy cons 169 kW-hr/100 mi Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $134.29 (oil change, inspection, tire rotation) Normal-wear cost $0 Base price $46,895 As-tested $46,895 EPA City/ Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 21/26/23 mpg Real MPG 19.4/30.9/23.3 mpg So you've decided the 2020 Acura RDX is the luxury SUV for you - great! Brian Vance Avg CO2 0.79 lb/mi Energy cons 135 kW-hr/100 mi Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 Normal-wear cost $0 Base price $37,395 As-tested $44,920 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 23/32/26 mpg Real MPG 27.5/36.7/31.0 mpg The X2 has been a reliable road warrior lately, serving a vital role as errand runner and support runabout. Ed Loh Avg CO2 0.48 lb/mi Energy cons 72 kW-hr/100 mi Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $96.05 (oil change, tire rotation, inspection) Normal-wear cost $0 Base price $23,850 As-tested $25,390 EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 55/49/52 mpg Real MPG 61.5/52.7/57.2 mpg We first took delivery of our 2019 Honda Insight back in January 2019, and despite some long road trips, a trip to the test track, and using it as a surf mobile, we have had almost an entirely trouble-free experience. [Extracted from the article]

After an exhaustive search, we're proud to announce the hosts of Top Gear America, coming exclusively to the MotorTrend app in spring 2020: Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry, and Jethro Bovingdon. Corddry, like Shepard and Bovingdon, is both a lifelong car enthusiast and a big Top Gear fan. Whatever contests Jethro, Dax, or the producers cook up, you can be sure Corddry will be stirring the pot. Forget any American cousin you may have seen, The Stig has landed in California to film Top Gear America alongside Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry, and Jethro Bovingdon. [Extracted from the article]

Our new long-term 2020 Mazda3 hatchback proves we're not quite ready to accept the automaker's change of course. When it comes to tech, our Mazda3 packs adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, a head-up display, a large and clear 8.8-inch infotainment screen, and Apple CarPlay. 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback Vehicle Layout Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback Engine 2.5L/186-hp/186-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4 Transmission 6-speed manual Curb Weight 3,027 lb Wheelbase 107.3 in 0-60 MPH 7.4 sec Quarter Mile 15.7 sec @ 90.6 mph Braking, 60-0 MPH 115 ft Lateral Acceleration 0.85 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 26.8 sec @ 0.63 g (avg) Energy Cons, City/ Hwy 135/96 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb 0.68 lb/mile XLE models like our tester slot just above the base trim and feature alloy wheels, automatic headlights and foglights, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power adjustable driver's seat, Smart Key, and push-button start. [Extracted from the article]

Gilbert Ryle derisively called it "the ghost in the machine", critiquing René Descartes' theory of substance dualism, which posits that the mind and body are separate entities and presupposes the existence of the soul. Dirt bikes may have carved a slithering path down this wash, but I'm dashing up and down the banks like Shaun White in an SUV that's old enough to fill out rental car documents, and I don't feel the least bit bad about it. Although it drives like any other modern, ostensibly three-row SUV on the road, the current-era Land Cruiser still does things in the dirt nothing else this big can touch. PHOTO (COLOR): New as the FJ80 was, you really have to squint to see the Land Cruiser heritage in the FJ100, especially with its V-8 engine and independent front suspension. [Extracted from the article]

With the Porsche, it takes only 2.9 seconds, but the Corvette needs just 2.8, making it the quickest factory Corvette to 60 mph in history. The Corvette's fourth-generation magnetic dampers are the stuff of magic, keeping the car just as planted and confident in the corners as the 911 while providing huge advantages in ride quality. The previous Corvette generation showed us Chevrolet could afford to give the car both performance and a nice interior, but the C8 has skipped straight past nice and into proper supercar territory. PHOTO (COLOR): No exaggeration, this is what the finish of a 911 versus Corvette track battle would look like, the Corvette right on the 911's tail through the last corner and across the line. [Extracted from the article]

"Ford and Ram are focused on how to build a better truck", Seabaugh said, "Chevy seems focused on building a better Silverado." The diesel-powered 3500 (represented here by the GMC Sierra 3500 HD) is substantially quicker than the equally new Ram 3500 HD diesel, both empty and when pulling 20,000 pounds. Vehicle Layout XL STX Front-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 4-door truck Lariat Front-engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door truck Engine/Transmission 2.3L turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4/10-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) XL STX 4,229 lb (58/42%) Lariat 4,567 lb (57/43%) Wheelbase 126.8 in Length x Width x Height XL STX 210.8 x 73.3 x 70.7 in Lariat 210.8 x 73.3 x 71.5 in Energy Cons, City/Hwy XL STX 160/130 kW-hr/100 miles Lariat 169/140 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb XL STX 0.84 lb/mile Lariat 0.90 lb/mile But he lamented how the Ram's "lazier throttle makes the truck surge more than the AT4", and several of us noted that the Ram's plush ride disappears at off-road height. [Extracted from the article]

Vehicle Layout SE 1.5T Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV SE Hybrid AWD Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV Titanium AWD 2.0T Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV Engine/Transmission SE 1.5T 1.5L turbo DOHC 12-valve I-3/8-speed automatic SE Hybrid AWD 2.5L Atkinson-cycle DOHC 16-valve I-4 plus elec motors/cont variable auto Titanium AWD 2.0T 2.0L turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4/8-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) SE 1.5T 3,314 lb (59/41%) SE Hybrid AWD 3,773 lb (58/42%) Titanium AWD 2.0T 3,714 lb (58/42%) Wheelbase 106.7 in Length x Width x Height 180.5 x 74.1 x 68.6 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy SE 1.5T 125/102 kW-hr/100 miles SE Hybrid AWD Not yet rated Titanium AWD 2.0T 147/109 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb SE 1.5T 0.66 lb/mile SE Hybrid AWD Not yet rated lb/mile Titanium AWD 2.0T 0.75 lb/mile Vehicle Layout Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV Engine/Transmission 2.0T AWD 2.0L turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4/8-speed automatic 2.7T AWD 2.8L twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve V-6/8-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 2.0T AWD 4,511 lb (57/43%) 2.7T AWD 4,782 lb (59/41%) Wheelbase 112.2 in Length x Width x Height 190.0 x 78.7 x 66.2 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy 2.0T AWD 169/135 kW-hr/100 miles 2.7T AWD 177/130 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb 2.0T AWD 0.88 lb/mile 2.7T AWD 0.90 lb/mile Vehicle Layout Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV Engine/Transmission 40i 3.0L turbo DOHC 24-valve I-6/8-speed automatic 50i 4.4L turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8/8-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 40i 4,882 lb (50/50%) 50i 5,263 lb (51/49%) Wheelbase 117 in Length x Width x Height 194.3 x 78.9 x 69 .0 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy 40i 169/130 kW-hr/100 miles 50i 198/153 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb 40i 0.87 lb/mile 50i 1.02 lb/mile. [Extracted from the article]

Chevrolet told us moving the engine back a few feet, adding 35 horsepower (give or take), and employing a dual-clutch transmission would make the 495-hp C8 Corvette Z51 quicker to 60 mph than the 755-hp C7 Corvette ZR1, despite the C8's considerably worse power-to-weight ratio. The engine is rather quiet for a Corvette (though it retains that distinctive small-block roar), and the transmission is so smooth in Tour mode that you don't get a sense of just how fast you're going, at least until you brake. The C7 changed that, showing us Chevy could afford to make the Corvette nice, too, in addition to fast. The C8 is not only powerful, but, dare we say, it's also the most premium-feeling Corvette that Chevrolet has ever made. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several automobiles including the BMW M2 Competition from BMW; the Porsche 718 Cayman from Porsche and the Toyota GR Supra from Toyota.

The article offers information on several automobiles including 2019 Kia Soul from Kia Motors; the 2019 Volkswagen Golf from Volkswagen and the 2019 Honda Civic from Honda.

The article informs that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., established in 1904, set its sights on the lucrative American market in January 1927. It is noted that by concern about American-built Rolls-Royces as inferior knock-offs, theoriginal factory dispatched a small army of engineers and supervisors armed with blueprints and samples of cars to the workforce of the U.S.

Performance Vehicle of the Year remains a bit different. This resulted in a blown tire on the Civic Type R, a busted transmission cooler line on a support vehicle, and a damaged radiator on the AMG SL 63, all caused by unsighted rocks in the road in the dark. Our plan had called for Renewable Innovations to truck the charging trailer up the mountain with us, but with only one electric car making it through to the finalist round, we decided it wasn't worth the hassle. [Extracted from the article]

Departments & Features Not many products actually deserve the label "iconic", but Airstream travel trailers have earned it. With the constraints of life in 2020 bringing a desire for socially distant, self-directed escapes, RVs and travel trailers are as popular as ever. PHOTO (COLOR): With more and bigger windows than a typical travel trailer, the Airstream is awash in natural light. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several new automobiles including Corvette car from Chevrolet; Bronco sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Ford; and GLS-Class, luxury SUV from Mercedes-Benz.

The article offers information on several automobile vehicle including 2019 Pacifica S Limited from Chrysler, 2019 Odyssey Elite from Honda and 2019 Traverse AWD RS from Chevrolet.

The article evaluates the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera automobile from Porsche AG.

The article evaluates several automobiles including 2018 BMW X3 M40i, 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, and 2018 Ford F-150.

The article offers a comparison of crossover sport utility vehicles including 2018 Ford EcoSport SE, 2018 Hyundai Kona SE, and 2018 Nissan Kicks SR.

The article presents a comparison of several trucks for the magazine's 2019 Truck of the Year award which include the Chevrolet Silverado from Chevrolet, Ford F-150 from Ford Motor Co., and the GMC Sierra from General Motors.

The article presents a comparison of several sport utility vehicles (SUV) for the magazine's SUV of the Year 2019 award which include the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive 28i from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, 2019 Cadillac XT4 2.0T AWD from Cadillac, and the 2018 Ford EcoSport SE from Ford Motor Co.

The article presents reviews for several automobiles, including the 2018 Honda Civic Type R of Honda, the 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro of Audi, and the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q2 Ti Sport.

The article evaluates the 2019 Acura RDX and outlines the features of the automobile.

The article evaluates the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 Power Stroke and outlines the features of the automobile.

The hybrid returns great fuel economy, the interior is a big step forward, Honda's complete suite of safety features are standard, and it has all the right amenities, if you're willing to pay 30 percent more to get them. Honda's Accord has been a leader in the sedan market for years. Honda's CVT remains one of the best, changing ratios quickly and smoothly and making the most of the available power. [Extracted from the article]

As such, Hyundai can't claim best-in-class space anymore, but the Sonata's back seat is still comfortable for a 5-foot-9 adult. Whether it's the tech, the style, the $24,330 base price, or the way it drives like a far pricier car, Hyundai gives you every possible reason to stick with the sedan instead of renouncing it in favor of an SUV. ENGINES 2.5L/191-hp/181-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4; 1.6L/180-hp/195-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several automobiles including 2018 Infiniti Q60S 3.0t coupe, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek compact vehicle, and 2017 BMW 530i.

The article offers brief information on the 2019 Ram 1500 truck from FCA US LLC.

The article evaluates the 2018 Cadillac ATS 2.0T automobile from Cadillac and the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost from Ford Motor Co.

The article evaluates the 2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD (Grand Touring) automobile from Mazda Motor Corp. and the 2018 Lexus NX 300 automobile from Lexus.

The article evaluates several automobiles including the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek from Subaru, the 2017 Kia Niro from Kia Motors Corp., and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 from Mercedes-Benz AG.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the experience of the authors' on their journey to California in their wagons, which included the 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R and the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI 4Motion.

The article offers information on automobile Ford GT from Ford.

The article offers information on automobile McLaren 720S from McLaren.

The article offers information on automobiles including Chevrolet Bolt EV from Chevrolet, BMW M2 from BMW and Ford F-250 from Ford.

The article evaluates the 2018 Lincoln Navigator from Ford Motor Co.

The article evaluates the 2018 Jeep Wrangler from Jeep.

The article evaluates varied car models, including Audi A4 2.0T Quattro, 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport, and 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier.

The article evaluates the 2018 Kia Stinger GT automobile from Kia Motors Corp.

The article presents a comparison between the 2018 Honda Accord 1.5T EX and 2018 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5 automobiles.

The article offers information on several automobiles which will take part in Best Driver's Car competition including the 2017 DB11 from Aston Martin, the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE from Chevrolet and the 2017 MX-5 Miata from Mazda.

The article presents a comparison of several pickup trucks that includes the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 from the Chevrolet; the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor from Ford Motors; and the 2017 Ram 2500 SPECS Power Wagon from FCA US.

The article evaluates several automobiles that includes the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat from FCA US; the 2016 Honda Civic Touring from Honda Motor; and the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen from Volkswagen.

The article presents a comparison of the sport utility vehicles 2017 Honda CR-V from Honda and 2017 Mazda CX-5 from Mazda Motor Corp.

The article evaluates several automobiles from automobile manufacturers including 2017 BMW 530i from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), 2016 Toyota Mirai from Toyota Motor Corp., and 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited from Subaru.

Departments & Features The Lucid Air, if you haven't heard this enough, is an exceptional car. The Grand Touring Performance is the best-driving electric sport sedan on the market, and the Touring feels just as quick on short straights, stops just as well, and holds on as tenaciously in the corners. It helps that the Touring is more than 200 pounds lighter than any other Air we've tested, and it hit 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, just 0.1 second slower than the 819-hp Grand Touring and only 0.4 behind the 1,050-hp Grand Touring Performance. [Extracted from the article]