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Defender lineup grows to three vehicles as Land Rover adds 8-seat 130 version

The third Defender model, designed for families with camping and other gear, stretches the wheelbase and interior room. The eight-seat Defender starts at $94,950 including shipping and arrives this summer.

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Stellantis revives inline-six engine; 2 twin-turbo engines debut this year

Stellantis vehicles that are front-engine, rear-wheel drive, such as pickups and SUVs, will be available in the 2023 model year with a new 3.0-litre inline-six, the first for a Jeep or Dodge since 2006.

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The hood scoop will fade away in the EV era

As designers and engineers work to make EVs more energy efficient by improving aerodynamics, the scoop is no longer needed.

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2022 Range Rover breaks with tradition to reflect different luxury SUV landscape

The 2022 Range Rover ditches permanent four-wheel drive, adds a third row of seats and gains four-wheel steering. The styling is shorn of excess lines and creases and now sports a very smooth, aerodynamic look. Hybrids and full-electric versions are on the way.

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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is track ready and debuts new 5.5L DOHC V-8, revised body

While the new Z06 won't go much faster than its Stingray stablemate's 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, it offers a different kind of high performance.

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Mazda prices 160-kilometre-range MX-30 from $44,100

The crossover's 160-kilometre-range is well below similarly priced vehicles that can go at least twice as far on a charge

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Rivian Guides will have dual roles as concierge, quality watchdog

Without a dealership network to act as an early warning system to catch software glitches and manufacturing issues, Rivian will task its new Guides with monitoring vehicle quality, in addition to building personal relationships with clients.

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Snap-on snaps up Canadian fixed ops software firm Dealer-FX in US$200 million deal

Dealer-FX's service lane software platform is used by dealerships selling brands from at least nine major manufacturers, including Stellantis, General Motors, Toyota and Hyundai.

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Acura recasts flagship MDX for better handling, driving

The 2022 MDX — Acura's flagship now that the RLX sedan has been dropped — has been engineered on an all-new, ultra-rigid platform with a double-wishbone front suspension, new styling, a redesigned interior, an infotainment system that features Amazon's Alexa and two screens totaling 24.6 inches.

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Jaguar gives XF sedan 2021 makeover

With the demise of the V-6 engine and wagon, the 2021 XF lineup is simplified with one engine, one body style and three available trim packages.

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Mazda CX-30 gets optional turbocharged 2.5-litre engine

Mazda is expanding the powertrain offerings in its smallest crossover, the CX-30, for 2021. It will be available with an optional 2.5-litre turbocharged engine that is rated at 250-horsepower on premium fuel.

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Jaguar overhauls F-Pace crossover

The F-Pace, Jaguar's top-selling model, is receiving new powertrains, revamped styling, an upgraded infotainment system and several chassis improvements for 2021.

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Lucid unwraps production-intent Air sedan

In launching its first EV in an increasingly crowded field, the California upstart is focused on craftsmanship, high-quality manufacturing, lightweight luxury materials, advanced electronics, a user-friendly buying experience and, perhaps most importantly, blistering performance and abundant interior space.

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Gentex adds DVR feature to mirror camera

Gentex's Full Display Mirror houses a recorder that can store as much as two hours of driving video taken from front- and rear-facing cameras. It automatically captures accident video.

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Nissan's Titan could have been a contender — and still could be

A truck needs to stand out in some compelling way. But the Titan never claimed best in class in any of the metrics that truck buyers really care about.

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