Justin Kaehler

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    Test Drive: 2022 All-Electric Kia EV6

    The company's first dedicated electric vehicle, this compact crossover feels familiar and brand new

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    It’s been fascinating to watch the evolution of Kia, especially over the past 10 years. For those who remember the brand’s introduction in 1992, it almost defies belief that the same company that brought us the Sephia now brings us vehicles that are stunning, powerful and desirable. It would be easy to give all the credit to Peter Schreyer (the former VW designer credited with …

    The First-Ever Toyota GR Corolla

    The high-performance hatchback is clear about its sporty intentions

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    When Akio Toyoda took control of the company that bears his family name his stated goal was to transform Toyota from a rational brand to an emotional one. Toyota, he decided, would need to push its product into new frontiers of performance, design and technology to achieve it. The brand’s newly announced sports car—the first-ever GR Corolla—does all three. Toyota’s first sports all-wheel-drive in 20+ …