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Junkyard Find: 1986 BMW 325es

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When I first became a wise and fair judge for the 24 Hours of Lemons race series , back in 2008, I got a lot of static from Internet Car Experts who noted the large quantity of BMW E30s in every race and proclaimed that any E30 in any condition was worth at least ten times more than the Lemons $500 limit on car cost.

BMW 98
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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. A unique safety feature is the Rear Camera Mirror system with a washer to keep it clean.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. Acura TLX Type S. Acura TLX Type S. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. This is just a taste. Outstanding in its field.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. The Launch Edition features two motors, one up front and one in the rear, powered by a 78-kilowatt-hour battery.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative. There’s a new badge in town.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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We had to remind ourselves we were driving a four-cylinder premium sports sedan with a starting price tag under $34,000. The CT4 has a smooth stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop, and then when it is time to go, engages automatically. This feature can be turned-off through the settings control.