About half of U.S. models had the feature a decade ago, but that number is now down to 27 percent.
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Fisker will challenge Tesla with high-end electric car
The first of a limited run of 50 Force 1s is just being delivered to its first customer.
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Kia Cadenza is so beguiling … just ignore the name
Neither the word Kia nor Cadenza prepares one for how good it truly is.
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Alfa Romeo 4C’s faults yield intoxicating, endearing ride
The Spider was not bred to be boring. It is a performance machine, but one with challenges.
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Rhino GX: A luxury SUV that’s fit for a warlord
Under the hood is a 6.8-liter V-10 Ford engine that makes 385 horsepower and 405 pound feet of torque.
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Antique auto enthusiast keeps the faith, and a growing car collection
Paul Baresel is also focused on passing on his legacy of knowledge.
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Prime time Prius: Toyota offers more practical plug-in
Toyota is putting new life into the line with Prime, a trio of plug-in hybrids that bring extended battery-electric range without sacrificing much performance or cargo space.
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Audi’s best-selling sedan gets a subtle, significant redesign
The Audi A4 is one of the most fashionable four-door sedans available.
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Porsche 911 taps into all that is good
Graphite blue metallic is another of the subtle but striking differences that makes the 911 Carrera 4S stand out.
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A truly grand touring sedan from Cadillac
The CT6 is a car to be driven in, as much as to drive.