MotorWeek Season 44, Episode 43: Volkswagen Taos

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Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Road Test: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Over the Edge: 50 Years of Carlisle Your Drive: Fuel Economy Tips Quick Spin: 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades Quick Spin: 2024 Nissan Leaf Road Test: 2024 Genesis GV80

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Mercedes-Benz E450

Road Test: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 FYI: Behind the Scenes of the Henry Ford Museum Your Drive: Touch-Up Paint Quick Spin: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Long Term: 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Road Test: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV

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BMW 530i

Road Test: 2024 BMW 530i Auto World: American Center for Mobility Your Drive: Powder Coating Motor News: TBD Long Term: 2024 Nissan Sentra Road Test: 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey

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Nissan Z NISMO

rack Test: 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Tire Tracks: 1998 TVR Griffith 500 Your Drive: Inside Giuseppe's Garage Quick Spin: 2025 Volvo EX90 Long Term: 2023 Kia EV6 GT Road Test: 2025 Mazda CX-70

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GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition

Road Test: 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition Two Wheelin': 2024 Kawasaki Ridge Your Drive: ADAS Calibration Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Explorer FYI: Airbag Safety Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Elantra N

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Ford Ranger

Road Test: 2024 Ford Ranger AutoWorld: Alternative Fueled Watercraft Your Drive: Crutchfield History Motor News: TBD Long Term: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Road Test: 2024 BMW X2

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Tesla Cybertruck

Road Test: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AutoWorld: Sustainable Endurance at Le Mans Your Drive: Headlight Aiming Quick Spin: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Quick Spin: 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 Road Test: 2024 GMC Acadia Denali

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Honda Passport TrailSport

Road Test: 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport Over the Edge: Jefferson 500 Your Drive: Body Filler FYI: Rekor Road Test: 2024 BMW iX M60

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition

Road Test: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition Two Wheelin': 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator Your Drive: Used Car Walkaround Long Term: 2024 Nissan Sentra Quick Spin: 2025 Nissan Kicks Road Test: 2025 Subaru Forester

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Porsche 911 Dakar

Road Test: 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar Over the Edge: Overdrive: Off-Roading with a Rookie Your Drive: Seat Repair Quick Spin: 2025 Buick Enclave Quick Spin: 2025 Kia Carnival Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV

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Chevrolet Equinox

Road Test: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox FYI: TBD Your Drive: Bushings Quick Spin: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz AutoWorld: Electric Nation Road Test: 2025 Toyota Camry

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MINI Countryman ALL4

Road Test: 2025 MINI Countryman ALL4 Over the Edge: Oxford Power Wheels Drag Racing Your Drive: Steering Wheel Vibration Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Long Term: 2023 Kia EV6 GT Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Sonata

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Honda Pilot Black Edition

Road Test: 2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition Over the Edge: 50th Anniversary of Carlisle Your Drive: Fuel Economy Tips Quick Spin: 2025 Porsche Macan Electric Long Term: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Road Test: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Your Drive: Keep Your Stuff Safe Quick Spin: 2025 Nissan Altima Quick Spin: 2025 Subaru WRX tS AutoWorld: EV Tech Training Road Test: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

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Hyundai Palisade Night Edition

Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Palisade Night Edition FYI: Behind-the-Scenes of the Henry Ford Museum Your Drive: Touch Up Paint Quick Spin: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Long Term: 2024 Nissan Sentra Road Test: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV

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Porsche Panamera 4

Road Test: 2024 Porsche Panamera 4 AutoWorld: American Center for Mobility Your Drive: Powder Coating Motor News: 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show Long Term: 2024 Honda Accord & 2024 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2024 BMW 530i

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Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV

Road Test: 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV Tire Tracks: 1998 TVR Griffith 500 Your Drive: Inside Giuseppe's Garage Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Sienna Quick Spin: 2024 Fiat 500e Road Test: 2025 Mazda CX-70

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Buick Enclave

Road Test: 2025 Buick Enclave Two Wheelin': 2024 Kawasaki Ridge Your Drive: ADAS Calibration Quick Spin: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE FYI: Airbag Safety Road Test: 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition

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Genesis GV80 Coupe

Road Test: 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe Auto World: Clean Marine Alternatives Your Drive: Crutchfield Quick Spin: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Long Term: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Road Test: 2024 Ford Ranger

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Audi SQ7

Road Test: 2025 Audi SQ7 Auto World: Sustainable Endurance at Le Mans Your Drive: Headlight Aiming Motor News: TDB Quick Spin: 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS Road Test: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

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Fiat 500e

Road Test: 2024 Fiat 500e Over the Edge: Jefferson 500 Your Drive: Body Filler Quick Spin: 2025 Volkswagen Taos Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Road Test: 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport

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Dodge Charger Daytona

Road Tests: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona FYI: Car Data Privacy Problems Car Care: Intercooler Basics First Impressions: 2025 Kia K4 Long Term Updates: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Road Tests: 2025 Genesis G80

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Drivers' Choice Awards

Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Cars Over the Edge: AMC Muscle Your Drive: Brake & Power Steering Fluids Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Trucks & Utilities Quick Spin: 2025 Nissan Armada Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of the Year

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Lamborghini Revuelto

Track Test: 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto FYI: Women Auto Know Your Drive: Rattle Can Paint Job Quick Spin: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Long Term: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Road Test: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

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Aston Martin Vantage

Track Test: 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Tire Tracks: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Your Drive: Rim Renew Motor News: TBD Long Term: 2024 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

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Porsche 911 Carrera

rack Test: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Your Drive: Used Car Walkaround Two Wheelin': Kawasaki Eliminator Long Term: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Road Test: 2024 Jeep Rubicon 392

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Subaru WRX tS

Track Test: 2025 Subaru WRX tS Over the Edge: Overdrive: Off-Roading With a Rookie Your Drive: Seat Repair Quick Spin: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe

Track Test: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe FYI: Condominiums at Dominion Raceway Your Drive: Bushings Quick Spin: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 AutoWorld: Electric Nation Road Test: 2025 Toyota Camry

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McLaren Artura

Track Test: 2025 McLaren Artura Over the Edge: Bugatti: Reaching for Perfection Exhibit Your Drive: Outfitting Your Garage Quick Spin: 2025 Porsche Taycan 4 Long Term : 2024 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2024 Acura ZDX

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Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Track Test: 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing FYI: Shopping for Car Parts with AI Your Drive: Hot Glue Dent Repair Motor News: TBD Quick Spin: 2025 Lexus LX700h Road Test: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

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Toyota GR Corolla

Track Test: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Over the Edge: Dragstrip Prep at Mason Dixon Dragway Your Drive: How to Sell A Car Quick Spin: 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Quick Spin: 2025 Acura RDX Road Test: 2025 Rivian R1S

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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Track Test: 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Auto World: Your Drive: Brake Parts Long Term: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Acura MDX

Road Test: 2025 Acura MDX AutoWorld: Waste Not Want Not Your Drive: Steering Wheel Vibrations Quick Spin: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Motor News: Automakers Offer Employee Pricing & Toyota Launches Final Edition of Supra Road Test: 2025 Mini Countryman ALL4

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McLaren 720S

Track Test: 2025 McLaren 720S FYI: Dwarf Car Museum Your Drive: Sanding Long Term: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq | 2024 Fiat 500e Quick Spin: 2025 Ford E-Transit Road Test: 2025 Honda Odyssey

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BMW M5

Road Test: 2025 BMW M5 Over the Edge: Driven to Cure Your Drive: Overheated Quick Spin: 2026 Honda Passport Motor News: 2025 New York Auto Show Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

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Honda Civic Hybrid & Si

Road Test: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid & Si AutoWorld: Landfill Gas Your Drive: Help Paint Quick Spin: 2025 BMW 430i Gran Coupe Long Term: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Road Test: 2025 Nissan Kicks

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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Two Wheelin': 2025 Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Your Drive: Mobile Tire Installation Quick Spin: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Quick Spin: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Road Test: 2025 Infiniti QX80

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Kia K4

Road Test: 2025 Kia K4 FYI: Teen Driving Your Drive: Upgraded Audio Quick Spin: 2025 Acura ADX Long Term: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Road Test: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

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Nissan Armada

Road Test: 2025 Nissan Armada Your Drive: Keep Your Stuff Safe Quick Spin: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Did You Know?: TBD Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz

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10 Most Worthy Affordable Cars Under $30K

Road Test: 10 Most Worthy Affordable Cars Under $30K FYI: Data Privacy Your Drive: Intercooler Info Long Term: 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek Quick Spin: 2025 VinFast VF8 Road Test: 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron

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Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Cars

Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Cars AutoWorld: 2025 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts Your Drive: Brake & Power Steering Fluids Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Trucks & Utilities Quick Spin: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of the Year

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Mitsubishi Outlander

Road Test: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander AutoWorld: EcoCar EV Challenge Your Drive: Rattle Can Paint Job Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Maverick Quick Spin: 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Road Test: 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto

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Volkswagen Taos

Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen Taos Tire Tracks: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.3-16 Your Drive: Rim Renew Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Rally | Lincoln Navigator Long Term: 2024 Subaru Solterra Track Test: 2025 Aston Martin Vantage

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Chevrolet Silverado EV

Road Test: 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Over the Edge: Bugatti: Reaching for Perfection Your Drive: Outfitting Your Garage Quick Spin: 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI & Golf R Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid | 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Track Test: 2025 McLaren Artura

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Nissan Murano

Road Test: 2025 Nissan Murano FYI: Modifying Your Car with AI Your Drive: Hot Glue Dent Repair Quick Spin: 2025 BMW i4 Motor News: 2026 RAM 1500 Track Test: 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

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BMW X3

Road Test: 2025 BMW X3 Over the Edge: Dragstrip Prep at Mason Dixon Dragway Your Drive: How to Sell A Car Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition Quick Spin: 2025 Rivian R1T Tri Track Test: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla

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Toyota Sienna

Road Test: 2025 Toyota Sienna Over the Edge: Oxford Power Wheels Racing Your Drive: Quality Brake Parts Quick Spin: 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II & Ghost Series II Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Expedition Track Test: 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

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Polestar 3

Road Test: 2025 Polestar 3 FYI: Dwarf Car Museum Your Drive: Sanding Long Term: 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek | 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Quick Spin: 2025 Subaru Outback Track Test: 2025 McLaren 750S

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Lexus LX700h

Road Test: 2025 Lexus LX700h AutoWorld: TBD Your Drive: Overheating Quick Spin: 2025 Hyundai Kona N-Line Motor News: TBD Track Test: 2025 BMW M5

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RAM 1500 Warlock

Road Test: 2025 RAM 1500 Warlock Over the Edge: Driven to Cure Your Drive: HVLP Paint Quick Spin: 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback Long Term: 2024 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2025 Honda Civic Si & Hybrid

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Bentley Continental GT Speed

Road Test: 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Two Wheelin': 2025 Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Your Drive: Mobile Tire Installation Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Corolla FX Quick Spin: 2025 Lincoln Aviator Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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Ford Maverick

Road Test: 2025 Ford Maverick FYI: Teen Driving 4.0 Your Drive: Upgraded Audio Quick Spin: 2025 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid Long Term: 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek | 2024 Fiat 500e Road Test: 2025 Kia K4