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Hyundai Is Keeping the Affordable Sports Car Alive

The new N TCR takes the formula even further.
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Blending fuel efficiency with real-world comfort, our compact sedan reviews help you find the right mix of practicality and driving feel.

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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.

20 Reasons to Choose the Lexus IS F Sport Over the Standard Model

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The Lexus IS has been a front-runner for two decades when it comes to proper RWD sport sedans. But the 2021 IS 350 F Sport is worth buying.

Specs: Subaru WRX STI Kanrai Edition is An Ultra-Rare Subie

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Only 75 units of the 2020 Subaru WRX STI Kanrai Edition were made, with upgrades including BBS wheels, Michelin PS Cup 2 tires, and Bilstein dampers.

How Major Are the 2020 Honda Civic Type R Updates?

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The refreshed 2020 Honda Civic Type R release date is set but does the 306 horsepower engine improve? Any major interior & spec updates? We break it down.

2020 Nissan Sentra Changes & Specs: A Closer Look

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The redesigned 2020 Sentra shows us why Nissan won't give up on sedans.

2020 BMW M340i xDrive Review: Unflashy, Yet Exceptional

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The 3 Series was completely redesigned for 2020, representing the 7th-generation of this premium compact sedan. So, what's the 382-hp M340i like?

First Drive: 2020 Kia Forte GT Review

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Kia ramps up its compact 4-door with a new sporty GT model putting down 201 hp from a new 1.6L turbo engine. Not quite a Stinger, but close?

First Drive: 2020 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Review | Forget the Crossovers

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Hatchbacks offer that low-slung, sporty look & handling you don't get with CUVs. The new 2020 Kia Forte5 entry-level EX is stylish, roomy & affordable.

Meet Cadillac’s First-Ever CT4 — A New Take on the Small Luxury Sedan

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Investing over $200-million in their next-generation sedan lineup, Cadillac kicks things into gear with the first-ever 2020 CT4 and 325-hp CT4-V.
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