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Vim, Vigor, and Vin • Vietnam’s first car company is going all-electric, and worldwide, at full speed.
Short Stop • To better torture a vehicle’s braking system, we’ve added a 100-mph-to-zero measurement.
Stormy Six • Stellantis’s new turbo inline-six defies the electrified barometer.
Know Shows • Don’t be the schmuck who spoils the fun.
The Circle of Bronco • Broncos come and they go. Or, as the philosophers say, when one Eddie Bauer door closes, another Black Diamond door opens.
Out of Stock, Out of Mind • Supply-chain shortages aren’t just for carmakers and new-car owners. They’re also affecting those of us trying to keep our classics running.
RED-LETTER DAY • A new Z shows there are signs of life at Nissan.
NFT NICE F—ING TRUCKS • IF YOU WANT TO INVEST IN THE NEXT BIG THING, HERE ARE FOUR NFTs THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO HAVE YOU LIVING LARGE.
SECOND ACT • MAZDA’S NEW U.S.-BUILT COMPACT SUV OFFERS MANY OF THE BEST TRAITS OF THE 10BESTWINNING CX-5 WRAPPED IN A NICELY SHAPED WAGON-ESQUE BODY.
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Acura’s Blast from the Past • With interest in ’80s and ’90s cars rising fast, the 2023 Acura Integra brings back a famous name in hopes of winning over a new generation.
GMA T.33
BMW M2
Riding Hard into the Sunset • There might be an electric Mustang now, but that doesn’t mean Ford will phone in the 2024 Mustang.
2023 Honda Civic Type R
Raising Baby on Electricity and Boost • The 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 goes from having a twin-turbo V-8 to a single-turbo four-cylinder. To ensure it’s worthy of the AMG badge, it employs Formula 1 tech and a couple of electric motors.
2023 Mazda CX-70/CX-90
TOYOTA GR COROLLA
CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
So You Think You Can Fly • The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will probably be the last 9000-rpm 911 without some kind of electrification or turbochargers, but it’ll have plenty of wing.
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
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playtime is over • TESLA CYBERTRUCK WORLD EXCLUSIVE, FIRST DRIVING IMPRESSIONS (PLURAL)
Sleek and Chic • The new Range Rover’s singularly smooth exterior hides substantial changes within.
Back to Basics • Highs: Looming large in sports cars’ mirrors, smarty-pants automatic Lows: Occasional moans from the engine room, relatively soft on power
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Dollars and Scents • Highs: A whiff of the leather-lined interior, listening to the audio system, on-demand silence or thunder. Lows: Ride harshness, rearseat legroom, close relatives cost half as much.
Silent Smoothie • The second all-electric Benz is not just a junior EQS.
Safe at First • Highs: Taut yet compliant suspension, airy interior, solid roster of features. Lows: Modest power, so-so range, federal tax credit expiring soon.
A Game of Inches • Highs: Increased clearances, composed ride, larger tires don’t inhibit performance. Lows: There is a V-8 coming, poor fuel economy, bedside “37” graphic is a bit much.
Class of One • Highs: Sneakily quick, strong brakes, fun size. Lows: No...