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The new Sonata boasts attractive, fluid styling and loads of creature comforts, says Cars.com.

2015 Hyundai Sonata redesign squares off against rivals

May 14, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

The history of Hyundai's effort to gain respect in the United States is reflected in the sales of its midsize sedan, the Sonata. From 1998 through 2011, Sonata sales rose...

Known as the E30 3 Series, the 1988 BMW M3 boasted a 192-horsepower, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine; a five-speed manual transmission and mechanical bits from the M1 super car. Special body panels further distinguished the M3, which established the formula that all luxury automakers use for their performance-derived vehicles today.

2015 BMW M3/M4 outperforms legendary predecessor

June 1, 2019 at 6:33 a.m.

BMW's tagline is very familiar: The Ultimate Driving Machine. For many years BMW lived by that credo, making sure every vehicle in the lineup offered a sporty character and a...

2015 Volkswagen Golf improves on winning hatchback style

August 18, 2019 at 4:52 p.m.

In Europe the streets are teeming with compact hatchbacks, but on these shores they are largely under-appreciated. No car has done more to help Americans accept the hatchback than the...

Indianapolis Zoo gives orangutans great new digs

May 10, 2019 at 2:39 a.m.

— Azy lumbered into a glass-enclosed studio, tossed a barrel aside and clambered onto the platformlike seat closest to a computer touch screen. With a glance at Rob Shumaker on...

This is the car for those who want Porsche performance and Prius technology. OK, that's not exactly it: There is nothing Prius-like about this car except that it too has hybrid technology. Apparently, Porsche figured that building a car with 608 bhp that can go from 0 to 60 in the blink of two eyes was just too easy, so it had to add in some electric motors and such. Too bad James Dean isn't around to try out this beast. Then again, Patrick Dempsey is.

High-performance hybrids help power Detroit auto show

August 18, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has always been known for power and performance but in 2014 the industry was also showcasing technology that includes alternative sources of...

Apps to keep your travel on track

August 23, 2019 at 4:07 p.m.

Best Flash Light! (free for iOS, Android and Windows from RV AppStudios) What it is: An app that transforms a smartphone or tablet into a flashlight. Extra talents include a...

Apps to keep your travel on track

May 10, 2019 at 2:33 a.m.

Best Flash Light! (free for iOS, Android and Windows from RV AppStudios) What it is: An app that transforms a smartphone or tablet into a flashlight. Extra talents include a...

2014 Lexus LS 600hL: Long on luxury, light on fuel economy

June 1, 2019 at 6:27 a.m.

There's a certain expectation with hybrid models, namely improved fuel economy. The Lexus LS 600hL doesn't deliver on that point. Hybrid While the EPA estimates that the Lexus LS 600hL...

BMW i3 Green Guide glimpse

June 1, 2019 at 6:26 a.m.

The all new, all-electric BMW i3 will be available in Chicago in mid-2014 at a starting price of $41,350. Incentives include a federal income tax credit of $7,500 and a...

Warm up engine first? In cold weather, it’s not an idle question

June 4, 2019 at 8:56 a.m.

Slower commutes in messy weather aren't the only reason drivers notice a drop in cold-weather fuel economy. The simple act of starting and driving a car in, say, 20-degree temperatures...

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