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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Diesel Review: The Magic of Italian Driving

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Welcome to Critic’s Notebook, a quick and off-the-cuff car review consisting of impressions, jottings, and marginalia regarding whatever The Drive writers happen to be driving. Today’s edition: the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, America-snubbing diesel edition. You can, right now, go out and find three different, modern Alfa Romeo models to drive. That seems an odd … Read more

2024 BMW X5 M Competition: The SUV That Defies Expectations

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I’ve tended to think there are two kinds of people in this world: those who see a behemoth, ultra-luxe performance SUV like the 2024 BMW X5 M Competition and ask “Why?” and those who ask “Why not?” Personally, I’ve only ever owned compact sedans and hatchbacks that would mostly get stuck underneath such a vehicle … Read more