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  • First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T brings turbo power to Main Street, America

    First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T brings turbo power to Main Street, America

    The Sonata 2.0T’s new Theta II engine is obviously the main attraction here, and it deserves top billing because it’s loaded with meaningful tech. Hyundai has utilized costly bits like a twin-scroll turbo and an electric wastegate actuator, the latter of which precisely governs boost...

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  • First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

    First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

    Enter the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. It has a supercharged V8 that makes 556 horsepower. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. It’s under $65,000. Not only that, but the larger cojones found on the V sedan are translated into the coupe’s...

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  • First Ride: 2011 Lexus CT 200h in Europe

    First Ride: 2011 Lexus CT 200h in Europe

    Recognizing the technology’s popularity with upscale buyers, Lexus has carved out a niche in producing luxury hybrids. In fact, its lineup in many European markets is comprised exclusively of hybrids. The HS 250h launched late last year as the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid model...

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  • First Drive: 2011 Mazda2

    First Drive: 2011 Mazda2

    If you only look at the stats, you wouldn’t think Mazda has positioned the 2 to be anything overly special. Not only is it the least powerful car in its segment, but it doesn’t offer some of the clever technology or unique packaging to make...

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  • 2010 BMW 335i Sedan is what we’ve been missing

    2010 BMW 335i Sedan is what we’ve been missing

    BMW has had 35 years to get the 3 Series recipe just right, and stylistically, the car has never exactly shattered the mold with wild bodywork. While Bimmer fanboys continue to debate whether or not Chris Bangle was the brand’s savior or Satan, no one...

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  • First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

    First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

    It’s difficult to describe just how striking the CTS Coupe is in the flesh. Fresh, crisp, bold, sexy, smart, savvy and even – to quote Cadillac – audacious. We hate to swallow marketing pabulum of any sort, but in this situation, with this car, the...

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  • First Drive: 2011 Honda CR-Z

    First Drive: 2011 Honda CR-Z

    No, the hybrid CR-Z is an entirely different beast. Despite its three-door shape and two-seat configuration, it has about as much in common with the O.G. hatch as a big-screen remake of your favorite childhood TV show. The basic components are there, but the whole...

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