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Ford Maverick Tremor An Efficient & Affordable Small Pickup with Genuine Built-Ford-Tough Capability

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2-20-24 Featured Vehicle Ford Maverick XLT Tremor The Ford Maverick turned the truck market on its head when it debuted in 2021. No one saw a compact pickup like this coming, especially from a company that pumps out full-size trucks by the boatload every hour. RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani The surprise didn't end there, not only was Ford's compact pickup a reality but it was also set to replace the somewhat forgettable Ford EcoSport subcompact SUV as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The Maverick was also cheaper than the EcoSport in 2022 and included a standard hybrid powertrain…

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport

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02-13-24 Featured Vehicle2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Like a baby duck splashing into a pond for the first time, this newborn 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport got its first taste of snow in New England. Unfortunately, we got to introduce the SUV to its first taste of car-eating road salt along the way. Which reminds me, if your car looks like this, get it over to the car wash ASAP. RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani

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Infiniti QX60 Autograph Elevates Luxury To A Refined Art

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2-14-24 Photo Feature 2024 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD For some folks, luxury is a state of mind. Fortunately, there are some vehicles that can induce that state without simply slamming you with all the obvious trappings of wealth. This is called refinement, and that pretty much defines the Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD. RPM News Weekly offers you a visual glimpse into this model with our own curated slide show photo collection below. May it encourage you to take a test drive to see, hear and feel the exquisite nature of the QX60 for yourself. Base MSRP for the 2024 QX60…

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Quietness of Genesis GV60 EV Impresses

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02-13-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis reveled in the hushed environment he found while driving the 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance edition. Of course, having a "Boost" button to quickly get up to speed on the highway was a plus, too. Listen in for more of his experiences with this incredibly uplifting all-electric vehicle and while you're at it enjoy the return of KOWS-FM radio personality RT Newt to the segment after an all too long hiatus. Don't forget, we've also got our weekly roundup of the latest tech news coverage.…

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2024 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

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2-12-24 Featured Vehicle The Nissan Frontier comes from a long line of rugged, utility-focused pickup trucks and this generation doesn't disappoint. RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani

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Volvo V60 Cross Country Proves That Wagons Do Have A Place In SUV-Loving “Electrified” Future

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By Peter Ciani There's an adage kicking around the internet that says, "If automotive journalists ran things, everyone would be driving brown station wagons." Why? Because station wagons are cool. That's right, I said it. And if you know your station wagon history, you know that Volvo wagons occupy a top spot alongside classics like the Buick Roadmaster, Chevy Caprice, and Ford Country Squire. The Volvo V60 Cross Country (even the name sounds old-school wagon-y) proves that not only can a wagon look good and feel modern, but they still have a place in the era of "electrified" vehicles. RPM…

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