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2025 Infiniti QX60 Autograph

Not a lot has changed on the Infiniti QX60 for 2025, but what has changed will be pleasing to those three-row SUV shoppers who crave more fuel economy. For those who favor power and quick acceleration, those get sacrificed a tad with the step to a turbocharged 268-hp inline four-cylinder engine instead of continuing with the 295-hp V6. Interestingly, there's a bit more torque with the turbo-four but that doesn't equate to faster jumps off the line. It does however allow the 2025 QX60 to hold the line when it comes to towing. It still garners a 6000-lb. rating. Base…

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10 Fun, Innovative and Practical Automotive-Themed Gift Ideas on Amazon.com

'Twas a month before Christmas, but have you got,That gift for your loved one, who likes cars a lot; Lucky you there's a website with plenty for buy'n, But you'd better act quickly 'cause time it's a flying. Most gifts have free shipping and yeah that is great, But you'd best pay attention to the order-by date; Because, though it's convenient to order online, Wait too long and they'll get it on December 29. Okay, folks, it's that time of year again—Cyber Monday has kicked the holiday shopping season into high gear! That's why we've scoured the enormous digital superstore…

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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The evolution at Chevrolet from the introduction of the electrified Volt in 2011 to the launch of the all-electric Equinox EV in 2024 seems glacially slow in a market that at times appears to change overnight. Nevertheless, the steady progress at parent GM toward the development of the dedicated-electric Ultium platform that underpins the Equinox EV may prove to be the automaker's saving grace. RPM News Weekly had an opportunity to test drive a front wheel drive 2LT edition the Equinox EV for a week and discovered it to be well qualified to ride with the pack of compact all-electric…

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2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus

Affordable luxury are two words that cinch a quick description of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus. It checks all the right boxes: Performance – 340 horsepower inline 6-cylinder engine with a mild hybrid boost; Style – nappa leather-trimmed seats; Comfort – 3-zone automatic climate control; Technology – 360-degree view monitor, radar cruise control, front & rear parking sensors. There's plenty more, too. Check out this Photo Gallery Slide Show to see what we mean.

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Honda Prologue Elite Is Not To Be Confused With Acura ZDX Type S

by Rich Taber It would be easy to jump to the conclusion that the all-new 2024 Honda Prologue and its platform mate, the 2024 Acura ZDX are essentially variations of the same mid size SUV. Both are all-electric vehicles co-developed with General Motors utilizing the automaker's Ultium battery platform and BEV3 architecture, and they do share many features. Take a step back, though. While the Prologue and the ZDX do tend to look somewhat similar – especially if you squint – there are enough differences to accept their individualities. That's particularly true if you compare their top-end trims – the…

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2024 BMW X6 xDrive40i

by Rich Taber For some premium SUVs, it can be a bit of a high wire juggling fete balancing performance, personality and prestige, but not for the BMW X6 xDrive 40i. It assuredly has got its act together. On our week long test drive of the model, it never disappointed us in how well-mannered and sophisticated it would be even when pushed to be brutish. Some might argue that that ability to remain calm and reserved under pressure is characteristic of the brand. We won't dispute that other than to note that at times we hoped for a bit more…

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