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Sporty QX55 brings crossover coupe mix to Infiniti’s compact SUV lineup

Infiniti could arguably be credited with creating the sporty crossover coupe sector way back in 2002 with the introduction of its mid-size FX35 and FX45. The performance-oriented V6- and V8-powered SUV, which would eventually receive the QX70 nameplate two years after the redesigned second-generation FX appeared in 2011, paved the way for a follow-up,…

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Chevrolet expands Bolt line with updated hatchback and new EUV crossover model

The Bolt EV, which currently combines subcompact-sized hatchback practicality with a zero-emissions plug-in battery-powered electric drivetrain that’s more fun to drive than anything available at its entry-level size, is getting a major update for 2022, including an even more practical EUV crossover variant. Think of the latter as the modern-day…

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Toyota supplies fleet of hydrogen-powered Mirai fuel-cell cars to Lyft

Together with Toyota Credit Canada, Toyota Canada just announced a deal to supply 24 zero-emission Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell cars to Lyft in B.C., a ride hailing company, which will be rentable to a select group of Lyft drivers through Toyota’s new KINTO Share program. KINTO Share is an app that will allow eligible Lyft drivers to pick up a Mirai…

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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Road Test

What matters most to you in a performance car? Zero to 100 km/h? Top speed? Handling? The ideal mix of everything? Most will give the nod to the latter, wanting a perfect combination of acceleration, ultimate speed and road-holding, and to be fair this is probably best with respect to road cars and performance SUVs. Still, achieving a high mark in…

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Nissan toughens up Kicks design while providing improved infotainment for 2021

Remember the Micra? How about the Versa Note? Both were subcompact hatchbacks from Nissan, and both were discontinued from our market in 2019, at least partially due to our collective love affair with SUVs. While probably more profitable for Nissan, this is not necessarily great news for entry-level car buyers, as the days of new $10,500 Micras and…

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New 718 Boxster 25 Years commemorates quarter century of production

Few sports car concepts excited the motoring masses like the original Porsche Boxster prototype did when debuting at the Detroit auto show in 1993, and not many cars introduced 25 years ago have been as successful, or are even around anymore. In order to mark the occasion, Porsche has made a new 2021 718 Boxster 25 Years edition available for order…

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Refreshed 2022 Mini departs from classic look with bigger, bolder grille

After almost eight years in its present form, Mini has simultaneously taken the wraps off a mid-cycle upgrade of its Hatch and Convertible models, and while both are still infused with brand identity that’s unmistakable from any distance, significant changes have been made. Following a trend that’s laudable to some and lamentable to others, Mini’s…

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New Panamera Turbo S smashes Road Atlanta production sedan record at 1:31.51 minutes

If you’re in the belief that Porsche’s Panamera flagship is simply a low-slung luxury sedan, think again. Designed to transport four adults in a comfortable cabin filled with some of the most impressive interior quality and luxury amenities available, it would be easy to surmise that Porsche didn’t have its eye on performance when conceiving…

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