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James Raia

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 was introduced during the 2021 LA Auto Show virtual Media Day.

Volkswagen pranks car industry; April Fools’ joke backfires

Sometimes, car manufacturers try too hard. The latest example is the Volkswagen non-announcement-turned-announcement-turned prank. A day after a pending name change ...

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The 2021 Toyota Mirai was discussed during the recent LA Auto Show virtual Media Day.

#175, 2021 LA Auto Show virtual media preview

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:42 — 64.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreAfter a postponement and cancellation ...

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The 2021 Kia Niro is available with several unusual exterior paint color choices.

2021 Kia Niro PHEV: worthy but not royalty

Unveiled by the South Korean manufacturer five years ago, the Kia Niro debuted in the United States in 2018. The five-door ...

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The new Hummer EV is not a favorite car for many but it's sold out.

They’re back: New Hummer EVs still have swagger

Previously known for its outrageous design and as a favorite vehicle of actor and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the ...

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No crying over spilled milk unless it's on freeways.

America’s freeways: the land of spilled milk and money

Freeways full of bees spilled milk, frozen pizza and money? Who knew? They could have been scenes from comedy movies or ...

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Powerful and versatile, the new lineup of Ford Super Duty Trucks will be available soon.

New Ford Super Duty Trucks: big, bad, ready soon

The pending 2022 Ford Super Duty Trucks define the brawn and bravado of pickup trucks. The models — F-250, F-350 and ...

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Carvana sells used cars an vending machines in 28 locations around the United States.

Carvana offers good slot odds in Las Vegas on used cars

A vending machine isn’t a slot machine. But almost anything goes in Las Vegas, so why not spend thousands of dollars ...

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The Ford F-150 pickup truck has good depreciation value according to iseecars.com.

#174, iseecars.com: Ford tops new, used 2020 sales

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:41 — 33.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreKarl Brauer has an extensive ...

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The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage attracts attention with combine blue exterior and tan interior.

2021 Aston Martin Vantage: stunning, fast, flawed

There’s no way around it. Something’s not right with the 2021 Aston Martin Vantage. And what would James Bond have to ...

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The new Toyota Yaris Urban Cross

Toyota seeks to revive Yaris interest with Cross SUV

COLLABORATIVE CONTENT Following other manufacturers, Toyota is looking to revive interest in the declining Yaris brand by launching an SUV model ...

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BMW made two pickup trucks, one only as a prototype.

The legacy of BMW includes 2 funky pickup trucks

BMW makes vehicles admired by many performance-car enthusiasts. The automaker’s reputation, like other German automakers’ pedigrees, is well-heeled and varied. The ...

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The Canoo is a pending new American-made electric pickup truck scheduled for 2023

It’s not a canoe. It’s a Canoo, a new electric pickup truck

There’s another new electric truck on the horizon, the oddly named Canoo. formerly known as Evelozcity, Canoo is an American manufacturer ...

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2021 Mercedes-Maybach is the most expensive SUV made in the United States.

2021 Mercedes-AMG, Maybach SUVs boast opulence

How far will manufacturers extend their obsessions with sport utility vehicles to possibly find an untapped market niche? Mercedes seems to ...

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Tiger Woods suffered multiple leg injuries Feb. 23 in a single-car accient in Southern California. It was Woods' third car accident since 2007.

#172, Tiger Woods, Rolls-Royce, New Corvette C8 book

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:08 — 34.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreThere’s always a lot happening ...

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2021 Rolls-Royce: behold the new Ghost of the present

The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost was parked in front of Roxie Deli in Sacramento. It’s old-school, defined by robust sandwiches, barbecue, brisket, ...

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Strong overall space, a comfortable ride and keen technology make the 2020 Hyudai Santa Fe a strong choice.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offers versatility, good value

Like all of its siblings, the Hyundai Santa Fe does a lot right. Competitors have more upscale interior appearances and the ...

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