September 8, 2018

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: Benz Gets Serious about EVs

Mercedes-Benz launches the first model from its electric EQ sub-brand. The switch from the internal-combustion engine to the electric motor is not something the German auto industry was particularly keen on. Granted, there have been a number of EV concept cars and prototypes, but the main effort was invested in perfecting conventional powertrains. Now comes…

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Damn, the New Toyota Corolla Wagon Looks Good

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem likely to come to the U.S. Toyota’s attractive new Corolla hatchback has injected the Corolla nameplate with a shot of energy, with enticing styling and a significantly better driving experience. In Europe, the Corolla renaissance is going a step further with a new wagon version called the Corolla Touring Sports—and we love the…

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It Took McLaren 18 Months to Painstakingly Restore this F1 GTR to New

The first car in McLaren’s F1 Certified restoration program is a historic stunner. Among the pantheon of top-level sports-car-makers—your garden-variety Ferrari, Aston Martin, etc.—a common thread has emerged: Each one offers its own in-house verification services for its classic models, as well as restoration facilities. McLaren has recently caught on to this trend, forming its…

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