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The Ferrari F355 offers an intoxicating driving experience and prancing horse glamour for comfortably less than six figures. We drive one.

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1977 Volkswagen Polo: Retro Road Test.

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1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

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2005 Honda NSX review: Retro Road Test

The Honda NSX famously beat Ferrari at its own supercar game. It remains one of the all-time great driving experiences, as we found out.

Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa

Get yourself ready for summer with this open-air Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa, up for online auction. Here's what you need to know.

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