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Ready for the Trail: Lexus GX Gets an Off-Road Package for 2020

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Jackie Strada

From its looks, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Lexus GX is another luxurious soft-roader that’s tuned more for the Whole Foods parking lot than any challenging terrain. And while it’ll happily handle standard suburban duties, since it’s built on the same platform as Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser, it’s also unafraid to continue when the going gets rough. So for 2020 Lexus has decided to capitalize on that cred by offering an off-road package, which given the already-stout mechanical bits, comes largely in the form of electronic aids…

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Closing Window: Don’t Wait if You Want to Order a C7 Corvette

June 14, 2019June 11, 2019 John Coyle

After generations of rumors and speculation, Chevy has confirmed that it is indeed preparing to launch a mid-engine Corvette. The eagerly awaited reveal will happen July 18th, in Southern California, but before the wraps come off, there’s another, more bittersweet, milestone we’re about to hit. Because the deadline to order a C7 Corvette is June 23rd — just over a week away. And while the next-generation Vette is sure to be a beast, it’s safe to say that seventh generation went out with a bang. Just read why our resident…

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New Report Says Ford is Readying a High-Performance V8 Raptor

June 13, 2019June 12, 2019 John Coyle

When the new generation of Ford’s factory trophy truck debuted, there wasn’t a lot to complain about for off-road fans. But one thing that a lot of enthusiasts have been vocal about? They want a V8 Raptor. And according to a new report from our friends over at Ford Authority, they may just get their wish. Now, that’s not to say that the current V6 EcoBoost mill doesn’t have plenty of grunt. After all, it has 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. Even in this era of crazy horsepower,…

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Here Are the Go-Fast Bits Available for the BMW M8

June 13, 2019June 11, 2019 John Coyle

In case you had any doubt, the BMW M8 is already one heck of a fast car. The base — as silly as that sounds — version will be packing 600 horsepower and 553 lb-feet of torque, while the Competition model will have 617 ponies on tap. That translates to a zero-to-60 time of around 3.1 seconds for the standard model, three flat for the Competition, and a top speed somewhere between license-forfeiting and go-directly to jail. Power will get to all four corners via a specially tweaked eight-speed automatic….

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Two Independent Test Show Supra Making More Power Than Advertised

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 John Coyle

We’ve been covering the Toyota Supra since it was just a rumor, and while the transition from concept to reality seemed to take an eternity, it’s clear the wait has been worth it. When the first journalists got a hold of it, the initial drive impressions were fantastic, and now we’ve learned that in typical Toyota overachieving fashion, it’s even better than advertised. Because while the company said the next-generation of the legendary sports coupe is packing a respectable 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque, two new independent tests…