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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

From the outside, this Land Rover Defender looks like any other example of the postwar British classic that conquered the African outback—and the automotive world’s heart. Rover estimates that 70 percent of these hardy survivors—beginning with the Land Rover “Series” models, with the “Defender” name added in 1990— remain on the road.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

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. Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit. News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. Fun to play with. second range. Premium Interior. Warranties.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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The XC60 Recharge comes standard with eAWD and an Off-Road drive mode setting, but don’t confuse it with the likes of a Land Rover, Range Rover, Bronco or Jeep. The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. If towing, the maximum weight is 3,500 pounds. Very clean.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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The long roof ends at the hands-free and remote power lift gate, which is framed by vertical LED tail and brake lights and the twin chrome exhaust ports. Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery TD6. Observations: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury.

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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Although not a Land Rover with a fully articulated suspension, the Alltrack was able to pick its way up and down a rough, rocky trail with no missteps or mishaps—impressive performance for a wagon. Diagnostics and maintenance information is also available through VW Car-Net.

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