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Infiniti's two-door sports coupe gets a bolder, more glamorous look, with a larger grille, narrowed headlights and a higher beltline. Two available engines: a 208-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a new, 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine that can be tuned to 300 horsepower or — in the Red Sport model due out later this year — 400 horsepower. Seven-speed automatic transmission. Available features include second generation of Direct Adaptive Steering, a steer-by-wire system that sends electronic signals from the steering wheel to the wheels. Gets an estimated 30 mpg highway and 22 mpg city. Went on sale in August. Starts at $38,950.

2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe blends performance with comfort

May 14, 2019 at 1:38 a.m.

It's not surprising that expectations are high for the 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe, a model that, despite the public's decreasing interest in coupes, possesses an allure that has seen its...

Available driver assistance systems in the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, park distance control, parking steering assistant, lane departure warning system, and high beam control.

2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack wagon offers Outback alternative

August 18, 2019 at 11:56 a.m.

It seems like everyone drives a crossover these days. And while automakers advertise the vehicles with scenes of attractive millennials engaging in outdoor activities, it's more likely the average crossover...

Larry printz of The Virginian-Pilot writes: You'll find that the car's quick steering makes this poky little puppy fun to drive, but the car's short wheelbase returns a fairly busy ride that crashes and bands over most road imperfections. Full review

2013 Chevrolet Spark ignites minicar market

May 14, 2019 at 1:30 a.m.

City dwellers and those who have trouble parallel parking: Rejoice! Chevrolet has introduced the Spark, the first minicar that the bow-tie brand has sold in the United States. Looking like...

Volkswagen Jetta lowers price, loses passion

May 14, 2019 at 1:30 a.m.

Though it was once America's dominant import car brand, Volkswagen has long played second fiddle to Honda and Toyota, among others. There's a reason for this. Volkswagen's models have traditionally...

Volkswagen Jetta lowers price, loses passion

December 25, 2018 at 1:35 a.m.

Though it was once America's dominant import car brand, Volkswagen has long played second fiddle to Honda and Toyota, among others. There's a reason for this. Volkswagen's models have traditionally...

2013 Volvo S60: A feat of style and safety

August 18, 2019 at 11:48 a.m.

With Volvo's sterling reputation for safety innovation, it's no surprise that its latest car, the 2013 S60, is just one of two that passed a stringent new crash test that...

2013 Volvo S60: A feat of style and safety

December 24, 2018 at 9:54 p.m.

With Volvo's sterling reputation for safety innovation, it's no surprise that its latest car, the 2013 S60, is just one of two that passed a stringent new crash test that...

2013 Ford Mustang GT: Trading perks for power

August 18, 2019 at 11:48 a.m.

You might think that the driver of a Ford Mustang is usually stopped for speeding due to the car's powerful V-6 and V-8 engines. But you can't entirely blame a...

Electric cars: Ready to plug in?

May 14, 2019 at 1:29 a.m.

If you're considering a new car purchase, an electric car might be worthy of consideration for the first time since the Turkey Trot was a national craze. While the thought...

Cars of summer

December 24, 2018 at 9:18 a.m.

With summer in full swing, a question arises: Is your automotive attire appropriate? The experience of enjoying the sun and feeling the wind in your hair far predates the automobile....

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