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2023 Nissan Z Review - Skips, Pops, Noise, Fuzz, And Joy

The Truth About Cars

I recall reading reviews of the Nissan GT-R back in 2008 when it debuted - holy crap, that car is STILL being built! Reviewers often lamented these changes as a drift away from a traditional enthusiast vibe. And, indeed, there remains a big screen atop the dash in the 2023 Nissan Z. It’s not cheap, that’s for certain.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

What is the Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4ORCE ? This is Nissan’s take on an electrified, but not full EV, future. Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review.

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2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line Review - A Solid Cup

The Truth About Cars

As I write this, I’m sipping my third cup of Kroger-branded “Breakfast Blend” coffee, brewed via a cheap Mr. Coffee maker. This segment has grown significantly since the totally weird Nissan Juke appeared over a decade ago, with plenty of competition appearing quite recently. It’s nobody’s first choice in gourmet coffee.

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Fisker’s talks with “large automaker” fall through, announcement pending

Baua Electric

There was potential that Fisker might find the outside investment it sought, though, as rumors were that Nissan was looking to partner with the company. In August, Fisker showed off the Alaska concept , a mid-size pickup truck which seems to fit a similar niche as the Nissan Frontier.

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2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium MT Review – For Extra Fun, Add Third Pedal

The Truth About Cars

One thing that’s appealing about the Supra – and its nearest rival, the Nissan Z – is that while it’s not exactly cheap, it’s not crazy expensive, either. It’s a bit less refined than the Z – I’d prefer the Nissan for daily driving – but it’s a hoot to drive and is built to attack the track.

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QOTD: What Price Performance?

The Truth About Cars

I concluded my 2024 Ford Mustang GT review by pointing out that if you order a fully-loaded GT it will cost you around $60K, and that strikes me as expensive -- especially for a model that once offered V8 power for a relatively low price. I certainly used that narrative in my EcoBoost review. So, what say you?

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Drive Notes: 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive

The Truth About Cars

The all-electric i5 is not cheap, starting at $84,100 and checking out at $93,495 as-tested. We'll be back later this week with some scattered thoughts on the new Nissan Versa. I tested a 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive last week, and I have thoughts. Hit the jump for more. It's luxurious, fast, and has a distressingly low range.

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