Behind The Wheel

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2023 BMW i4
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2023 BMW i4 M50 — Electric Luxury

Model tested: BMW i4 M50 Engine: Dual all-electric motors with high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack Horsepower: 536 Torque: Unavailable EPA ratings: 79/city, 80/highway, 80/combined Base price: $65,900 As tested: $77,070 Overview: The BMW i4 is an all-electric premium compact sports sedan. All new for … read more

2023 Mazda CX50
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2023 Mazda CX-50 — All New for 2023

Model tested: 2.5 turbo with Premium Plus package Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter inline 4 with twin-scroll turbocharger Transmission: SKYACTIV drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 29/highway, 25/combined Base price: $42,300 As tested: $44,170 Overview: The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is … read more

2023 Kia EV6
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2023 Kia EV6 GT — Thinking EV? This Deserves a Serious Look

Model tested: 2023 Kia EV6 GT AWD Engine: 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery Transmission: Dual-motor AWD Horsepower: 576 Torque: 545 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 85/city, 74/highway, 79/combined Base price: $61,400 As tested: $62,865 Overview: The 2023 Kia EV6 is in the second production year for … read more

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai’s Santa Fe Grows Up…

Model tested: Hyundai Santa Fe XRT 2.5L AWD Engine: Smartstream 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 191 Torque: 181 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 25/highway, 24/combined Base price: $34,000 As tested: $35,380 Overview: The Hyundai Santa Fe enjoys a reputation as a popular and … read more

2023 Kia Sportage
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2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro — All-New Hybrid Covers All the Bases

Model tested: 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD Engine: 2.5-liter gas direct injection 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $36,780 As tested: $38,555 Overview: There is a lot to like about the fifth-generation, … read more

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
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2023 Ford Bronco Raptor Edition — Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever

Model tested: 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor Engine: 3-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 418 Torque: 440 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 15/city, 16/highway, 15/combined Base price: $68,500 As tested: $74,425 Overview: The Ford Bronco is one stellar off-road SUV, with a unique look … read more

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Flash Drive

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R

Model Tested: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 4×4 Supercrew Engine: 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 10-mpg city,15-mpg highway, 12-mpg combined Base Price: $75,775 As Tested: $111,935 Performance: Incredibly strong, powerful engine … read more

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Flash Drive

2024 Subaru Impreza RS

Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Hatchback Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4-cylinder, 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,885 As Tested: $31,045 Performance: Stiffer chassis than previous models Excellent, … read more

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Flash Drive

2023 GMC Yukon Denali

Model Tested: 2023 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate Engine: 6.2-liter V-8, 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 14-mpg city,18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $93,255 As Tested: $97,745 Performance: Strong, powerful engine Tons of torque … read more

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