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John Coyle's first memories are of identifying makes and models while driving with his dad. His favorite vehicles smell like gasoline, shoot fire, and sound like buildings falling down. Before he began his career in the automotive field, he daily drove a 1978 Jaguar XJ6 with a fully functional electrical system. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
Featured articles
Future Classics: The C8 Corvette
The unveiling of the C8 Corvette, a mid-engine sports car under $60,000, was a watershed moment for the American auto industry.
Future Classics: The RAM 1500 TRX
RAM takes its standard party trick, dropping the monster Hellcat engine, into something unexpected. This time, it's a truck.
Future Classics: The Lexus LC 500
The LC 500 is the spiritual successor to the company's legendary LFA, and it's produced in the same facility which crafted the limited-edition supercar.
Future Classics: The Porsche 911 GT3
Since its debut in 1964, the venerable sports car has proved an amazingly versatile racing machine. Learn more about the Porsche 911 GT3, an icon of the racing world, at AutoNation Drive.
Future Classics: The Corvette ZR1
During development, the engineers knew they had to put a bow on a legacy that spanned over half a century of giant-killing performance. So they sent out a model of the Corvette ZR1 with what's better described as a volcanic eruption than a bang.
Future Classic: The Ford F-150 Raptor
This wicked off-road rig is built to tackle tough terrain and speeds that would turn other trucks into a pile of parts. Discover the Ford F-150 Raptor, a future classic.
Future Classic: The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
The smell of the tire smoke had barely left the air when Dodge unleashed the most insane production vehicle ever released by an American manufacturer.
Future Classic: The Mustang Shelby GT350R
Our editors drool over the beautiful beast that is the Mustang Shelby GT350R - a true prize Pony from Ford.
Future Classic: The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 LE
Discover the car that Chevrolet called "the most Camaro thing we've ever done": the Camaro ZL1 LE.
Top 5 Best-Selling Trucks in America
Which is the best selling truck in America? We take a look at the data to determine who is buying what.
Best AWD Sedans You Can Buy Today
AutoNation Drive editors curated the best AWD sedans. Watch the video and learn more about our favorites all-wheel drive cars.
Top 5 School Run Cars
Looking for a car or SUV to take your kids to school? Check out this list of our favorite cars for school runs.
Top 5 Infotainment Systems
Get a breakdown of the best infotainment systems in modern mass market vehicles.
Safest Crossovers In America
Looking for a great family crossover vehicle? Check out our list of the safest crossovers in America.
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2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD A-SPEC
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2020 Genesis G90 5.0 Review
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A changing market means the two-door Civic set to exit production. So to mark the occasion, Honda recently presented a group of journalists with the opportunity to drive an original coupe back to back with the 2020 model.
2020 Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country Review
A luxury SUV designed to give the European segment a run for its money, we kick the tires on the Volvo V60 T5 Cross Country for 2020.
2021 Toyota Supra Review
The controversial partnership between Toyota and BMW produced the iconic Supra for 2021, yielding overwhelmingly positive results.

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