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For some luxury automakers, the design of a <$35k crossover necessitates many sacrifices and frustrating omissions. Smaller cabins, plastic-like interiors and piddling powertrains often test the “luxury” description of some low-end haulers.

Before 2011, the adorable, bubbly Beetle sat squarely in the pantheon of “cars men would rather be hit by than caught driving.” In 2011, however, VW gave its iconic coupe a masculine makeover, broadcasting ads featuring owners fist-bumping Harley riders.

My history with Hyundais has taught me that South Korean creations are comfortable, economical and as thrilling to operate as a toaster. This has always irked me, because while competitors have sprinkled sportiness into their lineup to great effect, Hyundai has curiously held back the fun factor.

After heavily investing in a 2015 refresh, Chrysler is abruptly axing its affordable midsized sedan, the 200. Was it a failure? Not at all – in fact, it’s a leap forward from its humdrum predecessor.

Since the unequivocally triumphant LFA supercar, Lexus has been hard at work reversing its reputation as geriatric transport. How does…

Few cars exemplify automotive perfection like the 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet. Enjoy the wide-open sky above and an astonishing 58…

On American roads dominated by gas-guzzling SUVs and carbon-spewing commuter buses, Teslas elegantly hum among us, sipping electricity with their pinkies out. So why are Hong Kong environmentalists condemning our environment’s silent protectors?

Until the early ‘90s, the Chinese either weren’t allowed or couldn’t afford cars. Now, they have nearly 100 million of…

To many of us (myself included), mispronunciations sound like nails on a chalkboard. However, it’s hard to correct the speaker…

With aging powertrains, antiquated electronics and clunky single-clutch transmissions, Aston Martin’s offerings haven’t aged as well as the Bond actors who’ve piloted them. But that all changes with their breathtaking new grand tourer, the DB11.

As Volkswagen awaits judgment for choking our country with excess emissions, one of its smoky products still garners undying international affection. In 1973, VW began offering homemade “currywurst” at press events, receiving such praise that they began selling the sausage.

In 2015, Ford evolved its pony car with independent rear suspension, a chrome-laden interior and three ample engine options led by a brutal, 435-horsepower V8.

I love to talk about superchargers, Aston Martins and 0-60 times, but every cool aspect of a car is rendered moot if you can’t see out of the windshield.

It’s hard to believe this bubbly, cartoonish off-roader shares heritage with the legendary Willy’s Jeep that absorbed Nazi gunfire in WWII. Is the cutesy Renegade worthy of the badge?

Have you ever inserted a coin into a vending machine and had a BMW come out? Thanks to Carvana, now you can. The online car vendor will deliver a top-notch preowned car to you or let you pick it up from a car vending machine.

If Lexus’ new turbocharged I-4 engine underwhelms in the agile IS 200t, it’s destined to disappoint in a heavier, longer sports sedan. And it does. Thankfully the smoother V6 costs just $800 more, but does it matter?

Nissan calls the Maxima a “four-door sports car.” It’s not. It is, however, an absolutely brilliant, semi-luxe sedan inside and out.

At six months, most puppies have no idea how big they’ve gotten. They scamper around full speed and leap into your lap like a four-legged bowling ball, assuaging your exasperated grunt with a sloppy kiss.

Muscle cars like the Mustang, Challenger and Camaro are the dumb jocks of the automotive world – loud, fast and unrefined, with 10 times more horsepower than IQ. Recently though they’ve begun attending class, and the ‘16 Camaro made the Dean’s List.

To most automakers, “crossover” means combining the comfort and practicality of an SUV with the sportiness and drivability of a sedan. While obscenely popular, the CUV isn’t particulary great at anything unless you consider six-figure offerings from Porsche or BMW.

The base Tesla Model S 70D starts at $70k sans incentives. The seemingly identical P90DL starts at an eye-watering $120k. Neither price includes extra features like autopilot or smart suspension.

While the automotive world buzzes with hype over the Tesla Model 3, an affordable alternative has already hit dealerships. Is the newly refined Chevy Volt any good?

Electric vehicles (EVs) solve problems like our thinning ozone layer and dependence on foreign oil, boosting local economies and renewable energy research. But they also give their owners a new problem: where to charge?

On March 31, the world watched with anticipation as Elon Musk revealed Tesla’s sledghammer for shaking the gas-powered industry: the Model 3.

Extra battery packs provide peace of mind on long flights and campsites, allowing us to resurrect multiple devices without an outlet. But most battery packs are limited to charging small devices, and when not in use become unhandy junk.

When most of us hear “modified car,” we think of street-racing rapscallions in ridiculous, lowered Hondas. But is there a sensible, practical car modification out there worth considering?

Despite recent PR uh-ohs like sabotaging Lyft and the Kalamazoo driver collecting fares between shootings, Uber continues to pulverize competitors. Now, a few recent intriguing moves point to a revolutionary future for the hired driver Leviathan.

Never been to a car show? Imagine every carmaker proudly displaying their newest creations for you to photograph and hop into without bothersome salesmen. Feel the contours of a Corvette’s cockpit or recline in the back of an S-Class with your nose up like a Trump; it’s a gearhead’s playground.

Lexus has ditched the comparatively underpowered V-6 in its baby IS sedan in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder, just like the Germans use. How does Lexus’ first-ever turbo sedan feel to drive?

The BBC’s Top Gear is less a mere motoring show than a worldwide phenomenon. After the Beeb sacked lead host Jeremy Clarkson for punching his producer last year, 350 million viewers eagerly await his return.