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V-8 to volts: How do American muscle brands transition to EVs?

March 12, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

From California to New York to Washington, regulators increasingly are looking to phase out gasoline-powered cars in favor of electrics. That could pose challenges for some legacy American brands. Take...

With 355 horsepower and 515 pound feet of torque, the 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback packs a punch - which it needs since it weighs 5,754 pounds -1,500 more than its gas-powered SQ5 cousin. (Henry Payne/The Detroit News/TNS)

Auto review: Electric or gas? Audi e-tron vs. Audi SQ5

March 12, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

Cadillac Lyriq. Ford Mustang Mach E. Polestar 2. New, premium electric cars are coming and they will inevitably be compared to Tesla, the baseline for battery-powered success. But to sell...

The SRT Hellcat has a 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It delivers 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque.

Auto review: Dodge Durango Hellcat is Hulk on wheels

March 12, 2024 at 12:21 p.m.

Dodge's muscular lineup has always struck me as an Avengers comic book. There's Challenger. And Hellcat. Demon and Charger. So what to make of a full-size SUV joining the team,...

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport features black trim across the exterior.

Auto review: 2021 Cadillac Escalade goes back to the future

March 12, 2024 at 12:22 p.m.

For you Dream Cruisers nostalgic for the huge 1950s Cadillac Eldorado Sevilles that once ruled the earth, check out the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Skyscraping rear tail lights. Massive chrome front...

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is a first-of-its kind supertruck developed to forge new paths with zero emissions.

Henry Payne: Five cool things to know about GM’s Hummer EV

March 12, 2024 at 12:23 p.m.

True to its military roots, the GMC Hummer EV is big, brawny, and blingtastic. And now it's electric. The gas-guzzling celebrity toy has transformed into an electron-guzzling celebrity toy. The...

Henry Payne: Five cool things to know about GM’s Hummer EV

March 12, 2024 at 12:23 p.m.

True to its military roots, the GMC Hummer EV is big, brawny, and blingtastic. And now it's electric.

An artist's rendition of the walking car? concept as a taxi for the disabled.

Hyundai green-lights development of a ‘walking car’ with 4 dog-like legs

March 12, 2024 at 12:23 p.m.

Rugged Jeeps and pickups can explore the great outdoors. But for those who want vehicles to travel further into unnavigable terrain, Hyundai is working on what it calls a "Transformer-class...

Auto review: Porsche 911 is still the performance standard

August 18, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.

Everything has its baseline for greatness. In golf, it's Tiger Woods. In tennis, Roger Federer. In basketball, Michael Jordan. For sports cars, it's the Porsche 911. The 21st century has...

Auto review: Porsche 911 is still the performance standard

August 18, 2020 at 7:18 p.m.

When Porsche introduced the latest 911 — factory code 992 for you Porschephiles — at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, it aimed to swath the world's greatest athlete in...

Two-door models will come with a standard three-section roof system. An available premium painted modular top with four sections adds a removable panel over the rear seats and cargo area. Four-door models have four removable roof sections.

New Ford Bronco: 5 cool things to look for

July 17, 2020 at 5:02 p.m.

The new Ford Bronco is all about the numbers. Three different models to satisfy different customers. Some 200 aftermarket accessories. Biggest-in-class 35-inch tires. Deepest-in-class 33.5-inch water fording. Seven different drive...

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