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Sedans are cool , but wagons are always more interesting . If for no other reason than their relative rarity to their sedan counterpart. Audi’s latest hopped-up wagon is no exception. The Audi RS6 is a supremely capable sedan, but it comes alive in its Avant form as one of the coolest wagons you can buy today. Powered by a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8, this ultra-stylish wagon sends 591 hp to i...

It seems like this crossover trend is far from over, and Mazda is looking to capitalize. The Mazda CX-30 splits the difference between the tiny Mazda CX-3 and the larger CX-5, which makes it about the same size as Mazda’s beloved Mazda 3. With declining small car sales, and surging demand for compact crossovers, the 2021 CX-30 seems expertly placed to grab the consumer that is looking at a hatchba...

The Ford Mustang Mach-E made waves when it was teased at the Detroit auto show. Those waves only grew as it finally saw daylight with its official debut. This all-electric crossover spins off Ford’s beloved Mustang nameplate and pushes the brand into a new direction. Powered by either a single or a pair of electric motors, it puts a respective 290 hp or 346 hp to the pavement in Premium trim. Entr...

In the growing battery-electric sports car world, it was only a matter of time for Porsche to jump into the game with its Taycan. Porsche launched the Taycan with its base all-wheel-drive model and a pair of Turbo-badged performance models. Well, Porsche is adding a new entry point into the Taycan portfolio that ditches all-wheel drive and drops the price. This rear-drive Taycan does drop the powe...

The Ford Bronco might be the most exciting new SUV to enter the off-roading fray. With Ford immediately spinning the revived Bronco name off onto a smaller crossover dubbed the Ford Bronco Sport, it might be easy to assume that it’s just a rehashed compact crossover without any chops. Fortunately, that isn’t the case. The Ford Bronco Sport features a drive select system similar to the Bronco dubbe...

The 993-generation Porsche 911 was effectively the end of the road for Porsche’s beloved air-cooled boxer engine, which has turned it into an icon of modern Porsche cars. With a limelight already on a popular Porsche, it only makes sense for custom builders to jump onto the 993 911 with both feet. Enter, the Gunther Werks worked over Porsche. Built to your wants and needs, Gunther Werks will make...

The latest generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class ditches some beloved off-road clout with the removal of its solid front axle. However, the more road-friendly independent front suspension makes the G-Wagen friendlier on highways and city streets . This 2020 G550 sports a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 power making 416 hp, which is more than enough to get you down Rodeo Drive. Managing that power is a nine-s...

The luxury off-shoot from Hyundai started out with a fleet of well-appointed and well-priced sedans that helped establish its name. Though with SUV and crossover sales only on the incline, it was only a matter of time before Genesis would launch a lifted, luxury family hauler. The GV80 is just that and fills the empty spot in the Genesis lineup with distinctive styling and an opulent interior. Tho...

For 2021, Lexus tacks the F-Sport badge onto all of the IS350 sedans and gives prospective buyers plenty of options to deck out their new sedan. The Lexus IS sedan is available with three different engine options, and two-drive systems, there’s plenty of combinations to choose from. In rear-drive trim, the IS350 gets an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, all-wheel-drive models receive on...

For 2021, Rolls-Royce looked at the future for its Ghost model and stuffed it with plenty of high-tech wizardry. Rolling on a new platform, the Ghost rides on a sophisticated suspension that uses cameras to help predict road conditions and make adjustments to keep folks in the cabin from feeling any bumps in their travels. A 6.75-liter V12 powers the Ghost, which only further establishes its overt...

Porsche’s Boxster is one of the most fun cars you can drive, regardless of how much you can spend. The mid-engine, open-air Porsche offers confident handling, reasonable power and solid curb appeal across the board with its latest generation 718 Boxster. However, adding some extra oomph and performance chops with the 718 Boxster GTS makes for an even more engaging experience. This 718 Boxster GTS...

The Chevrolet Corvette has improved with every generational change, but by shifting to a mid-engine sports car for its eighth iteration, it made it's biggest leap yet! The new Corvette feels revolutionary compared to the outgoing C7. And the 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 making 495 hp ain't bad either! Though we do miss the option of a manual transmission. On this episode of Quick Spin , flippi...

For 2021, Genesis moves its mid-size G80 onto a new platform and significantly changes the styling. The new G80 sports a series of structural improvements to make it stiffer than the outgoing model, but also pushes a bolder design to make it look even more upmarket than the previous generation. Powered by a 2.5-liter I4 making 300 hp or a 3.5-liter V6 making 375 hp, the latest generation G80 is al...

The Acura NSX flipped the sports-car script when it rolled into the limelight in 1990. After being the default everyday supercar for 15 years, Honda discontinued the NSX. This second-generation model followed after an 11-year hiatus and totally changed what it means to be an NSX. Powered by a V6, like the first-generation models, only it’s grown the 3.5-liters of displacement and is force-fed air...

The Lamborghini Huracan Evo is no stranger to Quick Spin , with it already appearing in one of the first episodes of the show. This V10-powered Italian supercar makes 610 hp in rear-wheel-drive trim and 630 hp in its all-wheel-drive configuration, or enough power to safely make a trip to your local store. The updated Lamborghini also features some styling enhancements that add more visual impact t...

Ford’s Mustang Shelby GT350R goes back to its road-going-race-car roots. Like its base-model-variant the Shelby GT350, The GT350R is powered by the 526 hp, flat-plane-crank-equipped 5.2-liter V8. Backed exclusively by a six-speed manual transmission, the hardcore-focused pony car is a true enthusiast’s machine. Taking the GT350 further with the R-model, carbon fiber wheels, more aggressive aero an...

The 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T doesn’t have a naturally aspirated flat-six, and the engine isn’t at the rear, but it might be one of the best sports cars you can get for the money. This mid-engine, turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four-powered coupe makes hopping in a Porsche slightly more accessible than the pricier 911. This Cayman T model also sports some weight-saving measures like mechanically adju...

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is one of the coolest Mustangs to ever leave a Ford factory. Powered by a 5.2-liter, naturally-aspirated, flat-plane-crank V8, this Mustang changed the perception of Ford’s legend. This high-performance Mustang pushed the coupe further into the direction of a true-blue sports car. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission and revving to an ear-splitting 8,250 RPM,...

It’s been a long time coming for a true competitor for Ford’s F-150 Raptor pickup, which has been largely unchallenged in the world of trophy truck inspired pickups. Well, Ram debuted a concept four years ago, which is finally ready for the public. Dubbed the Ram 1500 TRX, this Hellcat-powered pickup sends 702 hp through the eight-speed automatic and then to all four wheels. Add to that, that this...

Porsche’s latest 911 generation has further evolved the beloved sports car. Powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six, this Porsche 911 might not breathe unassisted like some of the popular models that came before it, but the turbocharger does connect it with the most legendary of 911 variants. Even though the 911 has come a long way since its air-cooled days, the sporting spirit of this namepl...

The Jaguar F-Type R might not have changed much in the years since it made its first appearance in 2013, but that lack of change is what makes this 2021 model so special . In its R-trim, this F-Type moves down the line by way of a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 making 575 hp and enough noise to let your neighbors know that you love cars. On this episode of Quick Spin , Wes Raynal hops behind the wheel...

Just because sedans are falling out of favor with some buyers, it doesn’t mean that sedans are going the way of the dodo. Not yet anyway, as long as Mazda has a say. Mazda’s mid-sized Mazda 6 takes the fun-to-drive Mazda mentality and shapes into a family-friendly sedan shape. Powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder mill making 250 hp in Signature trim, this Mazda makes more than...

The Mercedes-AMG GT is one of the most beautiful sports cars to ever roll out of a factory. Seemingly taking inspiration from the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300SL, the AMG GT has an almost timeless style that will surely age as well as the 300SL. Though, not to ride just on good looks, Mercedes has progressively cranked the AMG GT up notches and produced the AMG GT R. In this episode of Quick Spin ,...

The Land Rover Defender is making its way back to the United States after 23 years, which means you now have a chance to eat a scone, sip some tea, and hit the trails in a British legend. The revived Defender competes with the likes of the Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen for the title of most capable off-roader ripped straight from the showroom. With its off-road chops as one of its major...

Some vehicles are designed specifically to shuttle people to and fro in comfort and that is their lot in life. That’s fine, those vans, large sedans and large crossovers can do a great job at just being boring, unassuming shuttles. However, that doesn’t cut the mustard in Affalterbach, and the folks at AMG can’t leave anything alone ( we’re looking at you R-Class ). The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 is a pr...