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Audi’s New 400-HP 2022 RS 3 Sedan & Sportback: Practicality Backed by Real Performance

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Utility-focused daily drivers with power on par with BMW’s high-performance M4: Here's what new to the 3rd-generation Audi RS 3 Sportback and 2nd-generation Audi RS 3 Sedan.

What’s new to the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback?

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With a redesigned look and 6-speed manual option, the 11th-generation Civic Hatchback is definitely eying younger buyers. Here’s what’s new for 2022.

Genesis Shows Europe Love with Sleek New G70 Shooting Brake

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Stretched-out looks & 40-percent more luggage space than its sedan sibling, the 2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake needs to come to America.

The 2021 BMW M3 & M4 Aren’t Just Twins — They’re Two Very Different Performance Animals

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A quick look at the fastest M3 sedan and M4 coupe models in BMW's history.

Cadillac’s New V-Series Blackwing Duo: 2022 CT5-V and CT4-V Differences

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What are the differences between the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing? Horsepower, price, 0-60, top speed, specs & more.

2021 Mazda3 GT Turbo Review: Premium, Sporty Ride Without the Flash

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The Mazda3's top-tier GT trim finally gets a turbo for 2021. Our full review of the AWD sedan's road performance, horsepower, specs & more.

Refreshed and Muscular, the 2022 Genesis G70 Proves Luxury Sports Sedans Still Matter

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Genesis previews the refreshed G70 for 2022 as their "most athletic sports sedan" ever with bolder looks & 10.25-inch interior screen.

Subaru Just Made EyeSight Standard on Every CVT 2021 Impreza

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The 2021 Impreza sedan & 5-door doesn't change much but Subaru is including 2 major standard features. Base starts at $18,795.

Mazda3 Gets a Turbocharged Boost

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Turbocharged power returns to the Mazda3 lineup for 2021 - the first time since 2013 the company has offered a turbo engine in its entry-level 4-door model.

Cadillac Drops a Truck Engine Into the CT4-V — And It Works Brilliantly

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The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V is already a capable high-performance 4-door luxury rocket. But a new 2.7L turbo engine promises to increase torque to new levels.
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