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The 2025 mid-cycle refresh isn’t a radical rethink of the Tucson by any means, but that isn’t really what this SUV needed.
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Hyundai gives the Santa Cruz a mild update for 2025 — nothing extensive, but enough to keep it fresh and interesting, and finally solving one glaring issue that a lot of Hyundais have.
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The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is as impressive as it is imposing and a clear leap forward for the brand.
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Rivian gives the general impression that all R3s share battery and motor configurations with the R2.
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The automaker confirmed an approximate starting price of $45,000 for the scaled-down version of the R1S SUV when deliveries begin in the first half of 2026.
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Based off Stellantis’ new STLA Large platform, the Charger arrives this summer in its initial form: a two-door muscle car.
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Contrary to appearances, our in-person inspection confirms the 2024 Hyundai Elantra is refreshed for the new model year, even if the changes are remarkably subtle.
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The 2024 Tesla Model 3 gets refreshed exterior styling and an updated interior with more technology and new design cues.
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After two sad, long model years without a Land Cruiser, it’s finally back for 2024 in a pleasingly chunky shape that calls back to the original version but with thoroughly modern updates inside and out.
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Quality in-person time spent with the mid-size K5 on the floor of the 2024 Chicago Auto Show gave us a chance to poke around ahead of its production start.