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Can BMW Reclaim the Title of Ultimate Driving Machine?
BMW spent years, decades even, proclaiming itself as the Ultimate Driving Machine. It wasn’t all just talk, though, because the company delivered again and again with vehicles that were the benchmark...
View ArticleCars That Look Like Other Cars
There is no better compliment than imitation. If that’s the case, the automotive industry is full of flattery. That’s as true in the U.S. as it is within the unimaginative shores of China, where car...
View ArticleThe American Car That’s Better Than a BMW?
Consumer Reports has drunk the American Kool-Aid. The magazine, influential among car shoppers who commonly consult its ratings and recommendations, has made a decision that doesn’t make any sense. I’m...
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Can a Kia Compete with a Mercedes-Benz?
I pulled up to the bank yesterday and parked nose to nose with a Mercedes-Benz. It was kind of weird at first glance but I only looked for a moment and didn’t give it a second glance until I passed it...
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The Two Tiers of Luxury: Which Do You Prefer?
“Tier 2” does not mean “inferior.” Is a Lincoln as good as a Lexus? Can an Acura take down an Audi? Will an Infiniti be as good as a BMW? There are two groups of cars in the luxury world: the ones that...
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The Manual Transmission: “I Ain’t Dead, Yet”
Don’t drink beer out of green bottles, don’t forget to stretch, and always remember to write your grandmother a thank-you note. Along with these basic rules for success, when researching new cars,...
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Mercedes-Benz’s Turnaround Looks a Lot Like Audi’s
There’s a German automaker in the midst of a turnaround. The company has redesigned many of its vehicles and has plans to introduce additional models, including sedans, crossovers, and SUVs. The brand...
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Mercedes-Benz and Audi Just Outsold BMW
BMW has been the benchmark of luxury car sales in the United States for decades. The BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, and X5 have provided the German automaker with ample opportunity to dominate sales...
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Taking a Look at the Most and Least Expensive Cars to Own
There are some things we replace, and other things we repair. I have no qualms replacing a toothbrush every couple months, or buying a new pair of running shoes after a few hundred miles. When it...
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U.S. Automakers Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the course of just a few short weeks, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devastating effect on daily life in America, as well as each of the automakers that builds cars here. Tens of thousands...
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