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ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I hope this is about as mad as the mad doctor can be, signing a pact with the almost-devil of the car industry right before industrial birth of start up production. I guess he’ll be the industrial obstetrician. I hope the car baby ain’t no Rosemary’s. Dr. Scaringe is looking to make a deal with a devil who has more money than God. Jeff Besos of Amazon is in with this. What a strange three way this could be. I cringe: gee Doctor: will it be good for you too?

We took a quick drive in the new 2019 Honda Passport. Our first impressions were all positive.

Here is your guide to the cars that have the highest devaluation in the United States. These models make great used purchases.

Michigan-based Katech Engines recently built the LT5 V8 from a new Corvette ZR1 from the ground up, ditching the supercharger for a custom twin turbocharged setup and on an engine dynamometer, Chevrolet’s most powerful road-going engine ever made a whopping 1,308 horsepower.

Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International pursue two new motorsports championships in 2019. Can they win where they’ve never won before?

What do you do when the snow gets deep and the roads aren’t plowed? Subaru Forester could be the answer if you can’t call in for a snow day.

The 2019 Mazda Miata is winning awards even during dark winter.

Toyota's new 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road has an impressive list of new features for those heading off-road. Here's why we think it is an interesting offering.

Subaru announced they will unveil two new electrified models at the Geneva International Motor Show. See what they have planned for the future.

Ford introduced a new 7.3-liter gasoline V8 for the 2020 Super Duty lineup, but the fact that this new pushrod engine would fit in both the current Mustang and F-150 brings about some interesting possibilities – including the V8-powered Raptor that so many people want.

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: Extreme weather driving has taken a toll on electric vehicle ranges as we watch BEV owners struggle to stay charged through the winter, their Tesla Model 3 door handles thaw, while the rest watch and learn from their triumphs, trials, and mistakes. I like to say “less is more,” but when it comes to extreme weather driving and batteries, more is more, tiny is workable, keep it plugged in if its 20° F or less, keep it cool over 95° F, and be prepared with options regardless.

The 2019 Subaru WRX STI vs the STI S209. What are the major differences and how bad do you really want an S209?

Volkswagen, which introduced its restyled 2019 Jetta last year waited a bit before introducing the Jetta GLI. The reason is simple, the automaker didn't want to shield the compact from good publicity.

The all-new next-generation 2020 Subaru Outback is coming soon and the popular SUV/Crossover gets a complete remodel. The new Outback likely gets a 2.4L turbo XT model and new advanced safety tech.

Here’s a complete rundown on the all-new 2020 Subaru Legacy. Just when you thought sedans were dead.

A new study by AAA shows that electric vehicle range limitations are made worse in winter.

For the second year in a row, the Volkswagen Atlas received the coveted MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award. The popular cable show said the SUV was the top in its category out of the many vehicles that its editors review. The winner was named at the Chicago Auto Show.

The all-new 2020 Subaru Legacy sedan gets a new XT trim marking the return of the turbo model to the lineup. See what performance fans will get.

A latest massive Takata airbag recall affects close to 500,000 Subaru Forester, Outback, WRX, Impreza, Legacy, and Tribeca models. Is your vehicle on the list?

The folks at GM-Trucks.com got their hands on a short video showing the start-up animation of the upcoming mid-engine C8 with the newest iteration of the familiar crossed flags logo that has adorned every Chevrolet Corvette.

Subaru vehicles are the lowest cost to own of any automaker in America. KBB and Vincentric say Crosstrek is the best small all-wheel-drive CUV.

A new recall may have accidentally shed some light on how many Mazda Miatas sold are automatics.

The Ram Truck brand announced today that the 2019 Ram 1500 pickup will soon be offered with a new multifunction tailgate that opens like a “normal” tailgate while also having a 60/40 split design that opens like doors – offering easier bed access even when you have a trailer hooked up.

One-year-old Honda's have a very unusual retained value. Before you buy a one-year used Honda, check out these facts.

If you are locked out of your Ford vehicle with a dead battery and have a keyless entry system, here is how you can get inside.

Mazda shows off a new crossover model in one month. Will it be a more car-based two-row crossover?

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, and Impreza are Vincentric Best Value in America Awards winners. What does it mean for consumers?

Chevrolet Performance introduced the eCOPO concept drag car at SEMA last year but last week, the all-electric Camaro made its first run in public and it did not disappoint – running a 10.142 at 130 miles per hour running on partial power.

How to make sustainable transportation well sustainable: EV charging sustainable both financially and environmentally.

The biggest news from Ford Motor Company at the upcoming 2019 Chicago Auto Show will be the formal introduction of the refreshed 2020 Super Duty lineup, but with a few days until the start of the Windy City show, the automaker has offered up a preview of their newest heavy duty pickups.