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Ford Maverick Just Right For The Log Haul

By Rich Taber A week with the 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid proved that sometimes you don't need a full-size pickup to do work like hauling a bunch of logs out of your yard. RPM News Weekly co-founder Rich Taber made short work of the job as seen in this video. https://youtu.be/Wt9hL2pM6NU?si=W_v0x2MuA-aLCkzx Sure, the Maverick Hybrid is no monster with its gas/electric hybrid system netting a modest 191 horsepower, but if you're not into macho chest beating and you don’t have a 30-foot yacht to tow, it’ll do fine. The bed is just right for hauling a pile of wood…

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2024 New York Auto Show Highlights: Genesis GV60 Magma & Neolun Concepts

Genesis continues to gain momentum as a premier premium auto brand, challenging old-guard luxury-performance manufacturers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. At the 2024 New York International Auto Show Genesis revealed its GV60 Magma Concept, a precursor to the future of Genesis performance under the performance-focused Magma brand. In addition, the Genesis Neolun Concept took a bow, giving showgoers a preview of what will likely become the brand's new flagship all-electric GV90 SUV. The brand has come a long way since officially spinning off from Hyundai in 2015, gradually expanding its luxury-performance lineup from the flagship G90 sedan to include the…

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2024 New York Auto Show Highlights: Downey’s Dream Cars.

Unless you live under a rock, you likely have heard of Robert Downey, Jr. He's a billionaire, philanthropist, playboy... no wait... that's his alter ego Tony Stark aka Iron Man, a role from which Downey retired after 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Now that he's done with Marvel blockbusters, RDJ spends his time rebuilding antique and classic cars on TV and promoting the Footprint Coalition, a non-profit he co-founded to help "create a world of sustainable abundance." You may be thinking that old cars and sustainable abundance are on opposite sides of the spectrum, and they are, unless, of course, you're building…

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2024 New York Auto Show Preview | New Model Debuts

The 2024 New York International Auto Show opens on Friday, March 29 with the anticipation that it will be the launchpad for a rush of new automotive designs, features and technologies. While some of this newness remains under wraps for the moment, there have been enough teases and pre-releases to pique our curiosity to see more. With that in mind, here's a sneak peek of some of this year's new model debuts. Nissan Nissan is set to display the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks compact crossover at the 2024 NYIAS. It'll be the first Kicks to offer all-wheel drive and is…

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2024 New York Auto Show Preview | Specialty Displays

When the 2024 New York International Auto Show opens its doors to the public on Friday, March 29, showgoers might notice a few notable brand no-shows. Well, the show must go on, and to fill the space that was once occupied by the absent manufacturers, NYIAS organizers have developed new and expanded attractions, creating an interesting mix of vintage, specialty and new automobiles. The Javits Center is a big place – 3.3 million square feet to be exact – so a big space needs some big attractions. To give you a preview, here’s a rundown of some of the special…

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AWD Mazda3 Unfazed By Hellacious Rains

03-26-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Battling it out with sudden intense weather while traversing the Berkshire Mountains was not what our fearless host, Rick DeMeis, envisioned when he set his course home to Metro Boston in the all-wheel drive 2024 Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus hatchback. Fortunately, he was driving a vehicle that had his back and was up to the task. Get the full story and more in this week's Tech Talk podcast. Want to stay up to date with the every episode? We can deliver Tech Talk to your inbox every week.…

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