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Hyundai Nexo Automotive News Featured Hyundai 

IIHS News: Hyundai Nexo Becomes First Hydrogen Car Tested

Jackie Strada

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently made history by testing the Hyundai Nexo, the first hydrogen-powered car it’s ever evaluated. Given how explosive hydrogen is, the prospect of deliberately crashing one sounds risky. But the Hyundai performed like a champ through the tests — so don’t expect a fireball when you watch the video. In fact, the Nexo actually earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the agency. So while it might be using some new-school fuel tech, it didn’t impact the score at all, and it earned top…

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Mercedes G550 Automotive News Featured Mercedes-Benz 

Watch the Mercedes G550 Tackle a 100% Grade: Video

John Coyle

At the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle Awards back in May, we got to drive a bunch of SUVs and crossovers, back to back, on both a road course, and a rugged off-road section. During the testing, we got a chance to drive the Mercedes G550, and to say we were impressed with its off-road chops would be a massive understatement. Here’s what we had to say about our time in the beefy Benz: Simply put, this baby is an absolute unit off road. Sure, when you’re behind the wheel of the…

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Golf R Automotive News Featured Volkswagen 

Now is the Time to Buy a Volkswagen Golf R

John Coyle

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on the hottest version of VW’s hot hatch, it’s time to act. Because the Golf R has been dropped from the lineup. The news comes on the heels of the announcement that the Golf Sportwagen and Golf Alltrack will no longer be offered in the United States. Until the next generation of the venerable hot hatch — known as the Mk8 — is released, buyers will get to choose between a single trim for the standard Golf, and two trims for the…

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2020 NSX Acura Automotive News Featured 

Acura Unveils ‘Indy Yellow Pearl’ for 2020 NSX

Jackie Strada

OK, it’s time for a pop quiz. When it a bad idea to paint an exotic car yellow? The answer is never — just take a look at how wicked the 2020 NSX looks in these pictures! While the new hue — dubbed Indy Yellow Pearl— isn’t an exact match for the Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow which were available on the first-generation NSX, Acura is calling it a heritage color all the same. In addition to Indy Yellow Pearl, the company will also offer a Berlina Black option as…

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Toyota Camry vs Lexus ES 300 Automotive News Featured Lexus Toyota 

Toyota Camry vs Lexus ES 300: Which Should You Buy?

John Coyle

This week is a bit of a family feud, as we’re comparing the 2019 Toyota Camry with its luxurious corporate cousin, the Lexus ES. So if you’re looking to decide whether you should buy a sensible sedan, or upgrade to the lap of luxury, stay tuned as we compare the engines, cabins, infotainment, and price. Of course, you shouldn’t buy a car without a thorough test drive. So if you’re deciding between the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES, visit AutoNation.com to find a nearby dealer. Full text of the video follows…

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