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2020 Nissan Sentra Episode 3943, Episode 3953
Despite many fantastic new options, midsize sedan sales remain in a slump. And, like many things in the auto industry, that trend has started to trickle down to four-door compacts as well; as more and more crossovers gobble up the market. But Nissan has been on a mission to keep the sedan alive and relevant, and now they’ve taken that ethos to a new Sentra. While most…
2020 Mazda CX-30 Episode 3942
“Why in the world would they need that?” may be your first question when you hear that Mazda would be adding another small crossover into their lineup, the CX-30. And “why would they mess up a seemingly logical naming pattern of CX-3’s, 5’s, and 9’s?” may be your next one. Well those are some great questions; let’s see if we can provide some great answers. These days, if…
2020 RAM 1500 v 2020 RAM 1500 Classic Episode 3940
If you’re in the market for a brand-new “half ton” Ram pickup truck, you may have more options than you think. Sure, there’s the Ralph Gilles designed 5th generation 2020 Ram 1500 that we all know and love, having won our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best Pickup Truck award two years running. But, what you may not know, is that there is also a somewhat less expensive 2020 Ram…
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2020 Porsche 718 Spyder Episode 3941
Now in the third year of its fourth generation, the Porsche Boxster has become today’s preeminent mid-engine roadster. Well, Porsche, being Porsche, continues to refine the heck out of it; and for 2020, we get the most capable Boxster ever, in the form of this 718 Spyder. The Spyder name is not new to the Boxster family of course, with examples released in 2011 and 2016;…
2020 BMW X3 M Competition Episode 3940
In BMW’s never ending effort to add more vehicle variations into their lineup, as well as add more words into their names, we have the 2020 BMW X3 M Competition. Well, because for some BMW fans, an X3 M is just not enough; and yes, it seems everything in life these days is a competition. It all starts with a 3.0-liter turbo under the hood, as so many BMW performance…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Episode 3939, Episode 3952
We’re going to dispel some misconceptions you may have heard about the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray right from the get go. Despite all the claims, this is not the first retail mid-engine Corvette. Most recent Corvettes, including the outgoing C7, have placed the engine just behind the front axle. That, technically, is a mid-engine car. But, this is the first…
2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Episode 3930
Like storm chasers in the midwest, we’ll go to just about any length to get up close and personal with a Huracan, a Lamborghini Huracan that is. And like any weather system, they’re all unique and can be unpredictable. But that’s what keeps us in the hunt. So let’s find out how the winds of change have evolved the Huracan! We all know that Lamborghinis tend to evolve…
2020 Toyota Supra Episode 3929
One of the biggest automotive events last year, was the return of the Toyota Supra. And like everything else these days, controversy ensued. From the BMW Kinship, to adding GR to the name, to no manual transmission. It seemed like everyone tried to stir up something, before they actually got around to talking about how great the car is. It was great enough to be our…
2020 Subaru STI S209 Episode 3928
Like many Asian carmakers, Subaru always seems to be holding something back from us. For years, we couldn’t get STIs here in the states. And after finally relenting, Subaru still kept the upgraded S-line of high performance goodies from us. Until now that is. And if that weren’t enough, this S209 is also the most powerful STI ever. So, let’s taste this forbidden fruit, and…
2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition Episode 3927
Just a few months ago, we drove an updated Lexus RC F Sport Coupe. And while we thoroughly enjoyed our time with it, it was hard not to temper our enthusiasm, knowing that this car was just around the corner. It’s the RC F Track Edition, and it is indeed all about fast corners. So let’s hit the track and take in a few! Lexus, what have you done? You used to be so staid, so…