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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The V-12 is vanishing at a sad but understandable rate. As the push towards hybridization and electrification intensifies, plenty of automakers are sunsetting range-topping V-12 engines in cars that have long been lusted after. Mercedes-AMG has its V-12 making a final appearance in the S65 this year, while Ferrari has announced it’s exploring…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan The 2019 Atlanta International Auto Show is ready to introduce exciting new models like the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and Toyota Supra to thousands of visitors in Georgia’s largest city. Other notable highlights include recently introduced or heavily updated models, such as the 2019 Chevrolet…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Photo: Courtesy of Ford Motor Company A lot of muscle car guys are about to lose bar bets. Anyone who thought the most powerful Mustang Ford will build, the Shelby GT500, would come standard with bragging rights to the fastest pony car will be sadly mistaken. Ford has just announced that the Shelby…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Pontiac club magazine salutes options and odd ducks A square peg in a round hole:  Maybe you have seen cars like this at a car show. Those vehicles stick out from the main for reasons that set them apart visually. Mike Noun mentions this in his article “Pontiac Odd Ducks” appearing in the…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2019 Geneva Motor Show afforded Jeep the opportunity to showcase the Wrangler Rubicon 1941, a Mopar-tuned off-roader wearing just about every bit and piece from Mopar’s parts catalog. Dressed in a splashy yellow exterior paint, the Wrangler Rubicon 1941 is what happens when you spend too much time dressing up your proud…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] For 2019, the Hyundai Elantra gets a significant refresh. Its powertrains carry over, but its exterior styling has gone from mild to wild. The new model also gets a revised multimedia screen as well as some new safety features; compare it with the 2018 version. The Elantra competes in the bustling and busy…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bentley’s new V8 model sheds four cylinders, but is said to gain a ‘characterful, burbling exhaust’, and more agile handling than the W12. Bentley has unveiled a new Continental GT variant, with power from a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 tuned to deliver 405kW of power and 770Nm of torque. A rear-biased all-wheel drive system,…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Audi RS3 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 3,300 model-year 2018 Audi A3 and RS3 sedans The Problem: The latching pins for the center rear-seat head restraint may be missing, which could lead to detachment and injury in the event of a crash. The Fix: Dealers will inspect the head restraints and replace…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The higher-riding X-Line AO Edition is one half of Kia’s expanded Picanto range alongside the warmed-up GT, giving prospective customers after its smallest model more choices. That’s rarely a bad thing. Pros and Cons Pros Great infotainment system Driving position and outward visibility Standard city-focused AEB Long warranty and capped-price servicing Cons Dour…