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    McLaren Recalls Senna, 720S, Other Cars over Fire Risk

    McLaren has issued a recall for nearly 2800 of its vehicles due to an increased risk of fire. The vehicle includes the Senna and the popular 720S (pictured above). Currently, McLaren is only aware of two vehicles being affected by the recalled parts, and those were the two that prompted the recall. McLaren—yes, that McLaren—is […] More

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    Lincoln Mark E, a Rivian-Based Electric SUV, Coming in 2022

    Illustration by Radovan VaricakCar and Driver Lincoln is working on an electric luxury SUV that could be called the Mark E. It will be built by Rivian, an startup EV automaker. Expect it to arrive in 2022 with a starting price of around $70,000. UPDATE 4/28/20: Lincoln has canceled plans for its upcoming Rivian-based EV. […] More

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    2021 Hyundai Elantra Will Add a Sporty N Line Model

    Hyundai has announced that the 2021 Elantra compact sedan will be getting a sportier N Line model that will replace the Elantra Sport. We expect that it’ll be powered by a more powerful turbocharged engine, perhaps Hyundai’s turbo 1.6-liter four cylinder, and a manual transmission could be available. The Elantra N Line is expected to […] More

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    2021 Porsche 911 Updated with New Color, Additional Features

    Porsche is bestowing a few minor changes upon the 992-generation 911 for 2021. The base Carrera, Carrera 4, and S models get a few options from the higher-end Turbo and Turbo S trims. Porsche has yet to announce U.S. pricing or an on-sale date for the 2021 911 range. The new 992-generation Porsche 911 enters […] More

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    Tesla Model X Is Surprisingly Good at Playing Jenga

    If you have a sense of adventure, a Tesla, and some encouraging friends, you, too, could pull a stunt like this. Just as in the tabletop version of Jenga, the goal is to remove blocks without letting the tower fall over. But instead of a steady hand, you have to accelerate the Model X with […] More

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    VW, FCA, Tesla Ready to Restart Car Production as Some States Loosen COVID-19 Restrictions

    Alexander KoernerGetty Images The exact way forward is not yet clear, but Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Tesla have all announced or are rumored to be restarting production this week or next. VW has made the most explicit plans, with production restarted in Germany today, April 27, and scheduled for the company’s Tennessee plant on […] More

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    Some Dealers Aren’t Letting Customers Return Leased Vehicles

    MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images A USA Today report told the stories of several customers with expiring leases who had trouble returning the vehicles to dealerships during this time of coronavirus pandemic. Some dealers wouldn’t take the vehicles unless customers leased a new one, while others simply said that they didn’t have room for […] More