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Impact of rising prices reflected in vehicles such as Jeep Wrangler X 4xe

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2024 Rubicon X 4xe offers
22 miles all-electric range

By David Boldt
MyCarData

(September 16, 2024) We hear all the time about inflation, even as that inflation perceptibly cools. If you need additional proof of the impact of rising prices look no further than the MSRP of the current Jeep Wrangler, whose history began at the U.S. Army’s development center in the months leading up to World War II.

First Drive

2024 Mercedes CLE 450

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INDIANAPOLIS — Mercedes-Benz makes its money on crossovers and sedans, but its soul is defined by coupes.  Sharing the basic chassis and powertrains with their more conservative siblings, coupes sit a little lower, slope a little sweeter, and cosset more personally.  If sedans get kids to school and aspiring executives to work, then coupes encourage a little more fun.  And, so it is with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe.

2025 Subaru Forester

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PHOENIX — It's true, the Subaru brand has a cult-like following with legendary standard all-wheel drive, a reputation for steadfast reliability and excellent resale values. Competing in the largest and most competitive compact-crossover class with varsity and best selling brands like Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, the Forester, Subaru's middle child being larger than the Crosstrek and smaller than the Outback, is now in its 27th year and just completed a thorough refreshing for the 2025 model year. 

2024 Ford F-150 Tremor

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INDIANAPOLIS — Last year, I drove the Ford Maverick Tremor and thought it was very cool with its gold accents, black wheels, and enhanced off-road capability.  But, let’s be honest, the Maverick is essentially a compact crossover with a bed that’s better suited to light lawn duty than heavy hauling.  For that, we step up to the 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor that’s just as stylish, but far more capable.

Vehicle of the Week

2024 Lincoln Nautilus — Blinding you with tech

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MotorwayAmerica.com

By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 15, 2024) Lincoln's goal is to wow you with tech — enter the new world of the 2024 Nautilus mid-sized two-row luxury SUV and you are sure to have a jaw dropping experience. Meet the new wrap-around 48-inch display screen that can be loaded up with information to suit any driver. The four-foot screen sits just under the windshield and doubles as a head-up display that can be programmed to include GPS navigation, today's weather information, SiriusXM display, miles driven — and, oh yeah, a digital speedometer. And add other features to suit your taste.

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Prius Sets Guinness World Record for best MPG on coast-to-coast drive

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(September 16, 2024) PLANO, Texas — The Toyota Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. Hypermiler, Wayne Gerdes has been awarded the Guinness World Record title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the west coast to east coast. Earlier this summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall all the way to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved a staggering fuel economy average for the entire trip of 93.158 MPG combined. This smashed the previous record which was in the mid-70s MPG combined.

2024 BMW X5 M Competition — If you have the need for speed

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Photos by Paul Borden

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 15, 2024) Just a guess here, but I’m thinking that few people in the market for a luxury SUV are putting sub 4.0-second zero-to-60 mph times high on their list of desired attributes for their new vehicle. But if you are one who who seeks speed at all costs and have the budget to handle it, the 2024 BMW X5 M Competition just may be your dream vehicle.

Eight more vehicles qualify for IIHS awards

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Electrified Genesis GV70

(September 14, 2024) Eight vehicles from five manufacturers earn accolades in the latest batch of ratings issued by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70, 2025 Genesis GV70, 2025 Honda Civic sedan, 2024 Subaru Solterra and 2025 Toyota Camry earn the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award, while the 2025 Honda Civic hatchback, 2025 Mini Countryman and 2024 Subaru WRX earn the lower-tier Top Safety Pick.

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Inside the Industry

Fix found for side airbag issue on two Toyota/Lexus vehicles

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Production of Grand Highlander,
Lexus TX should resume in late Oct.

(September 16, 2024) The Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX have been the subject of what has been a costly stop-sale for the automaker and its dealers after it failed a random NHTSA audit in May involving the vehicles' side-curtain shield airbags. Toyota now has a plan to fix consumers' vehicles and restart their idled production in Indiana by the end of October, Kent Rice, group vice president of Toyota Motor North America's quality division, told Automotive News.

Mazda continues brand transformation with new platform 'Move and Be Moved'

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(September 16, 2024) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda North American is setting out to advance its brand platform to become more meaningful to consumers. Its new brand platform, "Move and Be Moved," marks the beginning of a brand transformation at a critical point in the company's 104-year history.

1967 Jaguar purchased by Madonna up for auction in UK

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(September 14, 2024) DUXFORD, England — Madonna fans and classic car enthusiasts will have the chance to own a Jaguar once purchased by the international music sensation. Bought by Madonna in 2021 for use by her son Rocco Ritchie, this rare 1967 Jaguar Mark X 4.2 is up for auction with H&H Classics.

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Abandoned Car of the Week

Chevy work truck in retirement

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This circa 1956 Chevrolet work truck was found in retirement in an Arizona salvage yard. A Chevrolet ad proclaimed "each 1956 Task-Force truck has the distinctive styling that is best suited to its proportions and the work it is designed to do."  (Photo by Jim Prueter)