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Quick Spin: Zenos E10S – British Track Day Option now in the Colonies
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Zenos is the brainchild of some people who once worked at Caterham and Lotus. They decided to start their own car company, probably with blackjack and hookers, and the E10 was their first vehicle. But then some financial problems came up and the production has stopped. Since then Zenos has been bought out by AC…
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First Drive 2019 Volkswagen Jetta: Mainstream American Family Sedan
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When Volkswagen moved the Jetta down market with the sixth generation model, specifically designed and built for the North American market, there were more than a few enthusiasts who were disappointed as previous Jetta’s especially in GLI trim, gave you a bit of that BMW M driving experience at half the cost. The thing is,…
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First Drive: Jaguar E-Pace
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Crossovers are currently where all the cash sits. Car buyers want them, and automakers keep cranking them out. That’s how we wind up with a vehicle like the all-new Jaguar E-Pace. It’s the baby of the Jaguar crossover bunch, but that doesn’t mean it’s simply an entry-level cash grab. Okay, it’s sort of that… but…
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First Drive: Smart Electric CabrioletA funny thing happened on the way to my preconceptions
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First and foremost, if you live outside a major metroplex or a resort area this car probably won’t work for you. If you do, then the Smart Electric may be something you need to look at. Hear me out. Smart brought us to San Diego to have a go with the 2018 Smart Electric Cabrio.…
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First Drive: 2018 Kia Stinger GT
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Here’s a car we’ve been looking forward to driving for some time now. The roll out of the 2018 Kia Stinger GT has been happening for awhile and we’ve waited quite a bit to see if the car lives up to the hype it’s generating. First off, you should know it lives up to its…
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First Drive: 2018 Audi TT RS and 2018 Audi RS3
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The inline five-cylinder engine is one that should be quite familiar to fans of Audi’s racing history. It will soon be familiar to fans of the latest that the German automaker has to offer and it arrives in two flavors; the new 2018 Audi TT RS and 2018 Audi RS3. Each comes packing 400 horsepower…
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First Drive: 2018 Audi S5 Sportback
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There’s compromise in the automotive world. Some of it is bad, but some of it is the good sort of compromise. The 2018 Audi S5 Sportback is that good kind. Yes, we’re hopelessly dreaming of a day when wagons will return in large numbers to roam the roads. That day isn’t today, so that’s why…
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First Drive: 2017 Honda Civic Si
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A new Honda Civic means we have a new Honda Civic Si. This is the all-new 2017 Honda Civic Si, and it’s a relatively affordable performer available in both coupe and sedan body styles. Honda invited us out to its recently renovated proving grounds in the Mojave desert to see how the latest Si stacks…
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First Drive: 2018 Audi SQ5
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Take one part Audi S4 and S5 powertrain. Mix that with a bit of Q5 body work. What do you have? A surprisingly good fat wagon that goes by the name of 2018 Audi SQ5. There’s over 350 horsepower on tap. An optional rear sport differential makes sure the power is applied purposefully. An optional…
