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It's around 9 a.m. at an upscale country grocery store in Ramona, California, a bit outside of San Diego. My drive partner and I are walking through the parking lot [...]

When my dad first started talking about finding gold, I thought it was a passing phase. But soon he was buying equipment, joining clubs, and replacing our old minivan with [...]

Every year, thousands of people flock to the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, Nevada, to check out the hottest fads and latest creations the aftermarket has to [...]

When Audi introduced the first-generation Q3 in 2011, it wasn't destined for the U.S. market. But America's insatiable appetite for small sport utes--and anything with a four-ring badge--prompted Audi to [...]

Automakers strive to create a wheel and tire combination that works best for the majority of customers who will buy their SUVs and trucks. In most cases, the tire has [...]

Mitsubishi has been facing tribulations in the U.S. market for nearly two decades. It was unable to gather any momentum at the turn of the century and hasn't really participated [...]

* EPA CITV/HWV/COMB FUEL ECON 22/31/26 MPG BASE PRICE S30,300 PRICE AS TESTED S38,75D Words Motor Trend Editors ARRIVAL 2017 Mini Cooper S Clubman AII4 Alex Nishimoto Until 2007, the [...]

Over the past couple of months, the Stinger developed an intermittent noise coming from the window frames. You'd always hear a creaking sound when turning into a driveway, but some [...]

There hasn't been much good news concerning small cars in the U.S. lately. The segment has been losing ground to crossovers, leading Ford to gut its passenger-car lineup, while GM [...]

Chevrolet wowed us with its sixth-generation Camaro, which moved to a new platform that blurred the line between sporty coupe and legit sports car. We liked it so much that [...]

Let's face it: Less than 1 percent of us are ever going to blast around the Nurburgring; fewer still will come within an arm's reach of the Civic Type R's [...]

'Are the extra bells and whistles worth the money? We hope to have an answer within the next 12 months.'' EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON 19/25/21 MPG BASE PRICE 339,250 PRICE [...]

For the 2017 model year, GM gave its heavy-duty trucks a new engine, but neither the Chevrolet Silverado HD nor the GMC Sierra HD were ready in time for last [...]

The subcompact market is a tough nut for automakers to crack in the U.S. On one hand you want to offer a car that's affordable, gets good fuel economy, and [...]

Although it didn't wow anybody, the last Mitsubishi Outlander we had in our long-term fleet, a 2014 SE S-AWC model, showed us the nameplate and the Mitsubishi brand as a [...]

* Porsche is getting ready to enter the all-electric sedan fray. The Mission E concept previews a future production model that will give the Tesla Model S a run for [...]

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]

Vehicle Layout 330i xDrive Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan M340i Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan Engine/Transmission 330i xDrive 2.0L turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4/8-speed automatic M340i 3.0L turbo DOHC 24-valve I-6/8-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 330i xDrive 3,702 lb (53/47%) M340i 3,787 lb (52/48%) Wheelbase 112.2 in Length x Width x Height 330i xDrive 185.7 x 71.9 x 56.8 in M340i 185.7 x 71.9 x 56.4 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy 330i xDrive 135/99 kW-hr/100 miles M340i 153/112 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb 330i xDrive 0.68 lb/mile M340i 0.78 lb/mile Vehicle Layout Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan Engine/Transmission 3.0L turbo DOHC 24-valve I-6 plus AC synchronous elec motor/8-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 4,956 lb (49/51%) Wheelbase 126.4 in Length x Width x Height 207 .4 x 74.9 x 58.2 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy 153 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb 0.88 lb/mile Vehicle Layout Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan Engine/Transmission 2.0L turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4/10-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 3,693 lb (51/49%) Wheelbase 116.0 in Length x Width x Height 193.8 x 74.1 x 57 .2 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy Not yet rated CO2 Emissions, Comb Not yet rated Vehicle Layout Hatchback Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback Sedan Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan Engine/Transmission Hatchback 2.5L DOHC 16-valve I-4/6-speed manual Sedan 2.5L DOHC 16-valve I-4/6-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) Hatchback 3,010 lb (62/38%) Sedan 3,290 lb (60/40%) Wheelbase 107 .3 in Length x Width x Height Hatchback 175.6 x 70.7 x 56.7 in Sedan 183.5 x 70.7 x 56.9 in Energy Consumption, City/Hwy Hatchback 135/96 kW-hr/100 miles Sedan 135/102 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb Hatchback 0.68 lb/mile Sedan 0.69 lb/mile. [Extracted from the article]

We've been begging Porsche for years to stop protecting the 911 and give the Cayman the power it deserves, and it seems Stuttgart has finally come around to our way [...]

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan provides a glimpse at the next-gen A-Class, a model not currently sold in the U.S. With its wide grille and angled-in headlights, the Concept A [...]

Service life / 4 mo/5,737 mi Avg CO2 / 0.86 lb/mi Energy cons / 149 kW-hrs/100 mi Unresolved problems / None Maintenance cost / $0 (oil change, inspection) Normal-wear cost [...]

* Since its launch in 2012, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has developed a reputation for being the muscle car of the Camaro lineup. The debut of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 [...]

* All Tesla vehicles built since October and going forward come with the hardware necessary for full autonomous driving. The current Autopilot system is capable of Level 2 autonomy, but [...]

Ford is looking to get in on the subcompact crossover action by bringing its Fiesta-based EcoSport stateside. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 2018 Ford EcoSport looks mostly the same as it did [...]

Brock Yates, former Car and Driver editor and founder of the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash and One Lap of America events, died on October 5. He was 82. [...]

* Volkswagen is pushing hard into the EV market. It's calling the debut of the I.D. Concept as significant as the original Beetle and Golf models. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A pure [...]

'The Outlander's power liftgate needs 11 seconds to close, and you can't lock the car until It's done so. Hope you're not in a hurry.' @MT_NishiMOTOR Service life /11 mo/22,024 [...]

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 evaluates several automobiles which include the 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec from Acura Inc., 2018 BMW X3 M40i from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, and the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica from FCA US LLC.

The article evaluates 2019 Ford Ranger pickup truck.

* The last-gen Elantra kind of set the benchmark for fuel economy in the gas-powered compact segment. We say kind of because Hyundai announced in 2012 that it miscalculated mpg [...]

'The Mitsubishi Outlander gets a passing grade for road trip capability. There are better options out there, however.' @MT_NishiMotor Service life / 8 mo/16,923 mi Avg C02/0.79 lb/mi Energy cons [...]

The Sports Car Club of America has inducted Motor Trend's very own Randy Pobst into its hall of fame. The veteran race car driver was honored for being a prime [...]

A $300 billion highway bill signed in December by President Barack Obama will inject some much-needed TLC into America's crumbling highway infrastructure. Other provisions in the bill will raise the [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced proposed changes for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-Star Safety Ratings. Among the revisions are new tests that evaluate advanced safety tech [...]

> Thanks to the popularity of the McLaren 675LT, the sports car maker is introducing a new model in the 675LT range: the drop-top 675LT Spider. The car is virtually [...]

The Nissan Versa Note is quickly racking up miles, having recently passed the 15,000-mile mark. With that came another visit to the dealer for some routine maintenance, just the third [...]

The article evaluates the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, 2017 BMW M2, and the 2017 Mazda CX-5 and outlines the features of these automobiles.

The article evaluates several automobiles including the 2018 Dodge Durango 4 R/T Frank from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, the 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport from Subaru and the 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro from Audi.

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

Bill Huth, who owned and ran Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, California, for more than 60 years, died May 4 at the age of 91. Willow Springs opened in [...]

Tom Magliozzi, one half of the duo behind the popular automotive radio show 'Car Talk,' died Nov. 3, 2014, from complication' from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 77. Magliozzi, [...]

The long wait for the 2016 Mazda Miata is finally over. The new MX-5 ditches the smiley front end of the outgoing generation for a decidedly less friendly-looking Kodo-fied face. [...]

Formerly a feature concept in Intake, the Jaguar F-Type Project 7 will be limited to just 250 units, and is claimed by Jaguar to be its fastest, most powerful production […]

Motor Trend's photographers have captured a prototype for the next MX-5 Miata testing in the foothills of Southern California. The car was seen driving with a caravan of other Miatas, [...]

Google has revealed designs for its first autonomous car prototypes. Unlike the Toyota Prius and Lexus RX self-driving vehicles the company has been testing for the past several years, these [...]

The racing world lost one of its greats with the passing of three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jack Brabham, who died May 19 at his home in Australia at [...]

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra only recently arrived on the scene, but a lukewarm reception in the face of stiffening competition has caused GM to fast-track updates for [...]

In response to the fires that occurred last year, Tesla has developed a fix for the Model S that makes the battery pack virtually impenetrable to road debris: a three-layer [...]