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2019 New York Auto Show: Audi, Acura, Jaguar, Subaru, and More

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 Omar Rana

Today, we wrap up our coverage of the 2019 New York Auto Show, and take a look at a range of other vehicles that are making their world or stateside debut in The Big Apple. 2020 Audi R8 The updated 2020 Audi R8 is making its stateside debut at the 2019 New York Auto Show with a slightly new design and performance enhancements that make it a 200+ mph car across the board. The $169,900 Audi R8 V10 Coupe now makes 562 horsepower (30 over the outgoing model) allowing it…

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Five of AutoNation Drive’s Favorite AWD Sedans: Video

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 John Coyle

Trucks and crossovers might be the hottest segments in the auto industry. But if you’re looking for a machine that’ll tackle tough weather and carve corners, it’s hard to beat an all-wheel drive sedan. It wasn’t all that long ago that AWD sedans were a relative rarity, but fortunately, today’s buyers have plenty of options in the segment. This week, we’re taking a look at the Subaru WRX, Nissan Altima, Volvo S90, Acura TLX A-Spec, and Mercedes-Benz S560. So whether you’re looking for a sporty machine that’ll make you want…

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Best Road Trip Ready Crossovers Under $50k: Video

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 John Coyle

There’s nothing like the feeling of starting a road trip! And with roomy cabins, creature comforts galore, and record reliability, today’s crossovers make it easier than ever to head out in search of adventure. So with the idea of the open road in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best road trip ready crossovers under $50k. Watch the video to see us run down all the details on the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Acura RDX, Dodge Durango, and Chevy Traverse. Of course, you shouldn’t buy a car…

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AutoNation’s Top Five Infotainment Systems for 2019: Video

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 John Coyle

It’s been a lifetime since a factory CD player was considered high tech. At this point, describing a vehicle’s “stereo” sounds as antiquated as critiquing its carburetor. And while modern infotainment system are amazingly capable, since they touch virtually every function of the vehicle, they can make or break the experience behind the wheel. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five current infotainment systems, in no particular order. Unless noted, each supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and they all deliver a great user experience. Watch the…

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Race-Ready Rockets: Honda and Acura at SEMA 2018

November 7, 2018November 8, 2018 Jackie Strada

There’s no two ways about it: The small, affordable, fun-to-drive cars that defined Honda and Acura in the early 1990s created a generation of enthusiasts. And in recent years, both companies have embraced that legacy, and released some of the most exciting cars we’ve ever seen from either marque. So to highlight the recent pivot toward performance, both booths for SEMA 2018 were heavy with hot hardware. Most striking — at least in our humble opinion — was the wicked ARX-05 Acura prototype racing car. It’s spent the last season…