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

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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2024 Toyota Sequoia Capstone

2-5-24 Feature Vehicle Snow, Tow or Go, the Toyota Sequoia is a truly versatile full-size 3-row SUV! RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani

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Driving the 2024 Toyota Sequoia With Good Intentions

by Peter Ciani One of the benefits of writing for RPM News Weekly and WheelsTV is that I get to drive a different vehicle nearly every week. Unfortunately, circumstances don't always allow me to take full advantage of a vehicle's intended purpose. Notably, a 717-horsepower Dodge Challenger is a thrill to drive, but when 80% of your time behind the wheel is spent navigating through Boston traffic, it's less enjoyable than you might imagine. Been there, done that, as they say. Under those condition, the Challenger tempts you to bang a U-turn and blast off at triple-digit speeds in the…

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Brings Impressive Energy To EV Market

02-01-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Quick and quite slick is the concise interpretation of the report Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis delivers on the all-electric, all-wheel drive 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited. Who wouldn't be impressed with a dual electric motor vehicle that boasts a super low .21 drag coefficient and a net 320 horsepower? But beyond being fun to drive, the swoopy-looking, 5-passenger sedan proved comfortable enough and so elegantly tech-laden that it could easily be mistaken for a high-end premium car. Grab your headphones and listen up for the full report…

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Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus Offers Upmarket Experience Without The Cost

1-29-24 Featured Vehicle It's not just because the exterior paint on our 2024 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus test car is called Soul Red Crystal Metallic that we sing the praises of this spirited little charmer of a crossover. This is the kind of vehicle that you get in and drive without needing to refer to an illustrated manual. Basically, the way everything is laid out makes accessing the technology intuitive and easy. But don't let the simplicity fool you. There's a lot more here than you might think. CX-30 Premium Plus Photo Gallery The fun really begins as soon as…

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Value Describes Maverick XLT Hybrid’s True Spirit

01-25-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from RPM News Weekly Studio ~ Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis found much to like in the 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid. Sure, the convenience, economy and practicality of this compact pickup were quite evident, but what really stood out in the week-long test drive was how it all added up to great value. Listen in for the full report, plus the weekly roundup of technology news. FYI: if you want to stay up to date with the latest episodes, we'll deliver Tech Talk to your inbox every week. Just hit the subscribe button…

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