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Lexus‘ flagship luxury sedan will debut next month at the North American International Auto Show.
Details are scarce, but Lexus confirmed the new LS sedan will be underpinned by a new, modular platform architecture for the company’s luxury vehicles, known as the GA-L platform in Lexus-speak. This platform also appears under the skin of the stunning LC 500 sports coupe, though it will be lengthened to accomodate the LS’ increased proportions.
Lexus didn’t dish any details

German regulators are investigating whether Porsche illegally manipulated fuel economy data on its vehicles, potentially opening a new front in parent Volkswagen‘s emissions-cheating scandal.
Germany’s Transport Ministry and Federal Motor Transport Authority are examining whether Porsche installed devices allowing its cars to sense whether they were being tested for fuel consumption and carbon-dioxide emissions, representatives at both agencies said on Thursday. That type of technolo

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Repair shops of every stripe see it almost every Saturday afternoon they’re open – vehicles dragged in with some type of problem their owners tried to tackle by themselves. With repair and maintenance costs of even the most basic vehicle climbing, many drivers are tempted to take care of some routine repairs themselves.
But unless you know what’s behind the technology involved, your DIY efforts can earn you a larger than expected garage invoice. Here are some of the top repairs

Christmas is just around the corner, and with all the hustle and bustle, it may be difficult to get all of your shopping done in time. Not to worry: Driving has got you covered, at least when it comes to the car guys/girls/kids in your life. We’ve assembled a list of gift ideas for every budget that are sure to be a hit under the tree this year. Don’t think you can procrastinate though; some of these items require shipping. You’ll find many of these at Amazo

So here’s the bad news: If you’re considering the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, there’s no diesel available this year. And the way things are going in the wake of VW’s emissions scandal, there might never be one again. But the good news is that there’s still a lot that impresses in this handsome sedan.
The Passat starts at $25,745 and winds through three trim levels, all of which offer a turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine. That includes the top-level Highline tri