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In this special edition of His Turn-Her Turn, Lauren Fix & Paul Brian take their first drive of the all new 2020 Shelby GT500 & this Ford Mustang is FAST! Lauren Fix & Paul Brian were 2 of the first people to test drive the 2020 Shelby GT500 & the Car Coach Reports Rating is the highest yet. Join us on our first drive of the fastest, most expensive & most powerful street legal engine ever released by Ford Mustang – the 2020 Shelby GT500.

Lauren Fix has been a life long Shelby and Mustang enthusiast, loyal customer & self proclaimed junkie of Shelby Mustang. Her only daughter's name is Shelby! A huge thank you to the Ford team from the Car Coach Reports team. It's easy to see why Ford has sold over 10 million Mustangs throughout the years. This car is a total blast to drive! HOLY CRAP - This car is fast!

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THE FORD MUSTANG 2020 SHELBY GT500 STORY:

It makes 760-horsepower & 625 lb-ft of torque. The hand-built 5.2L V8 is based on the GT350 engine, it has the same bore and stroke, but Ford touched just about everything. The heads have been CNC ported, it has higher tension valve springs, the valve covers are aluminum, not plastic and the head bolts are longer. It needs those longer bolts, in part, because the in-cylinder pressure is much lower than the GT350, over 1800 psi vs about 1150 psi. The head gaskets also required an extra active layer to improve sealing. Compression ratio is 9.5:1. But of course the biggest difference between the two engines is the 2.65-liter supercharger from Eaton that sits on top of the GT500. Ford picked the reverse flow supercharger with an air-to-water intercooler mounted on top because it was able to shove it down in the V of the engine, which allowed it to keep the hood height lower. The supercharger makes 12 psi. As you can bet, cooling, both inside and out of the engine is very important. With the ability to hit 1.5 Gs in corners the 11-quart oil pan features active baffles to keep the oil below the pickup tube. The openings in the front fascia are 50% larger than GT350 and it features a total of 7 coolers or heat exchanges. The car actually has enough cooling to support 800-horsepower. But all the power from the engine passes through a 7-speed wet DCT from Tremec. There’s 5 driving modes to help the driver get the most out of the car depending on the situation.

In Sport Mode, the shifts are faster than the blink of an eye at 80 milliseconds, but in Drag Mode they’re actually slower to get the maximum power to the rear wheels. Ford has only given a 0-60 time of in the mid 3 seconds, but did say the car will do 0-100-0 in 10.6-seconds. The GT500 will be on sale this fall with an all-in starting price of just under $74,000.

2020 Shelby GT500 is offered in 3 packages:

1.) Handling package

2.) Carbon track package - Recaros

3.) Technology package

(The carbon track pack will have limited availability.)

2020 MUSTANG SHELBY GT500 FEA

The 2019 Subaru Outback is a five-passenger wagon that comes in six trim levels: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, and 3.6R Touring.

Subaru's EyeSight driver assist suite is now standard on all Outback

Base 2.5i trim gets additional USB ports

Safety

EyeSight Driver Assist Technology

Scans the road ahead to enable adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, and automatic fog lights.

Blind-Spot Detection/Lane Change Assist

Uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in blind spots and shows the visual indicator inside the mirror. The indicator also warns of an unsafe lane change.

Starlink Safety and Security Plus

Notifies first responders if an airbag deploys. Can also connect to emergency or roadside assistance services.

Specs:

2.5L 4-cyl. CVT - 175 hp.

9 Colors

Price From $26,345

Fuel: Up to 25 city / 32 highway

Towing capacity: 2,700 lbs

Seats: 5

Pros & Cons

* Spacious and comfortable cabin

* Roof and cargo-loading heights are lower than those of most SUVs

* Excellent visibility in all directions

* Off-road ability is above average

* Acceleration is lackluster, especially with four-cylinder engine

* Sensitive gas pedal at low speeds

* Modest handling capabilities

"Car Coach Reports Score" - CCRS

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 100

PERFORMANCE - 6

HANDLING - 6

SAFETY - 9

VISIBILITY - 9

SEATING COMFORT - 5

Technology - 8

Features - 7

Design - 6

Quality - 6

Value - 9

Total: 71

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The push for single license plates seems to take up an inordinate amount of resources. A quick review of SEMA alerts shows that at least 10 states in addition to Ohio have considered some sort of legislation to address the issue this year, and it seems to be a perennial topic.

Whether a vehicle has one license plate or two doesn’t affect the utility or enjoyability of the vehicle. It’s two holes, which most vehicles already have. And if they don’t, I find it hard to believe that anybody would be so put out by drilling the two holes (or obtaining OE equipment with provisions for mounting a license plate) that they’d feel it worth their time to change state law.

That said, maybe I’m missing something here, maybe some argument or rationale that single-plate proponents leave unsaid or that I have yet to hear. So give us the pros and cons of single license plates, and try to help me understand why so many people demand them.

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2019 Ram truck 2500 HD is the Ultimate Work Truck. The 2500 HD offers an option monster Diesel engine with over 1000 lb-ft of torque you can tow anything, haul anything and have the comfort of a half ton pickup truck.

Specs:

2 engines - 410 6.4L HEMI or 6.7L Cummings Turbo Diesel

6 trim levels: Power Wagon, Big Horn, Tradesman, Limited, Laramie Long Horn Edition, and Laramie

29 exterior colors / 12 interior colors

Carries up to 4050 lbs.

Towing: up to 19,780 lbs.

As tested with Crew Cab 4x4 - $82,290

Pros:

Multimedia interface is easy to use and intuitive.

tons of charging ports and storage

12” U- Connect touch screen

Harmon / Kardon audio system

Ram Box storage

Tons of power and torque

Comfortable seats and quiet cabin

Cons:

More brake effort than expected

Hidden rear step into bed could be larger

Mirrors on test vehicle- convex should be on the bottom, not the side.

Safety:

The new 2019 Ram HD 2500 with available Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, is the only heavy-duty truck with the ability to help warn the driver when an accident is imminent and come to a complete stop, even when a trailer is attached.

Competes:

Ford F250

Chevy 2500

Titan XD

"Car Coach Reports Score" - CCRS

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 70

PERFORMANCE - 10

HANDLING - 9

SAFETY - 9

VISIBILITY - 6

SEATING COMFORT - 7

Technology - 10

Features - 10

Design - 9

Quality - 9

Value - 7

Total: 86

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If you are in the market for a value friends sedan, under $20,000 and with style and safety features. Check out the 2020 Nissan Versa. It will surprise you.

Everything you need to know and nothing you don't!

Specs:

Power: 109 hp. / 1.6L 4-cylinder

Transmission: 5-speed manual, CVT

Fuel tank capacity: 10.8 gal

MPG: Up to 31 city / 39 highway

MSRP: From $12,460

Vehicle tested: SR with all the safety features $19,645

#nissanversa #goodfuelecony #nissan

Pros:

Tons of standard safety features for the price

Big trunk

Good looking value buy

Cons:

Rear seats are tight

Lots of plastic interior panels

Manual seat adjustments

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 100

PERFORMANCE - 4

HANDLING - 6

SAFETY - 7

VISIBILITY - 8

SEATING COMFORT - 4

Technology - 7

Features - 6

Design - 8

Quality - 8

Value - 9

Total: 67

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In this special edition of His Turn-Her Turn, Lauren Fix & Paul Brian give us their first drive impression of the all-new mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray and the results are impressive!!! As North American Car Truck & Utility of the Year jurors Lauren Fix & Paul Brian were lucky enough to be one of the first 50 people in the world to drive the 2020 Corvette C8. It was a huge honor & easy to see why there are over 30,000 reservations on the new Corvette C8. This is the best build & quality we have seen from GM & Chevrolet. Those that take delivery will be very happy with their purchase. A huge thank you to the GM team from the Car Coach Reports team! This first drive impression was massively impressive!

A full review on the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 coming to Car Coach Reports soon! This first drive impression will have to hold you over in the meantime!

Special thanks to the Corvette engineers that took our first drive with us. Lauren Fix rode with Mike Hurley the Vehicle Dynamics Engineer. Paul Brian rode with Mike Petrucci the Lead Development Engineer.

2020 Chevrolet Corvette "C8" Stingray Notable Features:

The exhaust sounds amazing and the power from the 6.2L V8 was impressive & well balanced.

The visibility is much improved over the last 2 generations of the Corvette.

Sadly, there isn’t a manual transmission, but the dual-clutch transmission was very impressive & the gearing was placed in the right spot.

2020 Corvette C8 Stingray Specs:

495 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque

Engine: 6.2 L V8

Curb weight: 3,535 lbs

Top Speed: 194 mph

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Seats 2, holds 2 sets of clubs

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The 2019 Audi TTRS is a speed demon. Ride along with Lauren Fix as she breaks down this little cousin to the Audi R8 and how you can get in trouble with an Audi TT. This being the final year of the Audi TT, does it still stack up?

Sadly only one more year of the TT. This vehicle has a cult following, I’ve owned 2 of them and they really were fun to drive. The TT RS is a powerful turbocharged five-cylinder engine that can be a daily driver, track car or a blast to drive. The handling is tight and precise with excellent traction to the road from its Quattro all-wheel-drive​ system, optional 20” alloy with super handling grippy tires. All bundled with some of the top technology that’s easy to use and is extremely driver-centric.

The seats are designed to be supportive with side bolster support, lumbar and plenty of adjustment and comfort. I love the carbon inlays, the red striped belts and the Alcantara​ on the shifter, steering, seats and some panels.

The only thing I noticed that could be frustrating from a performance perspective, is that about at about three-quarter throttle, it seems to have a gap before it goes to full throttle. This may be a computer-related design to keep people from doing stupid things. Either way, it does have quite a performance, excellent handling and stickiness to the street. The brakes are excellent and will stop on a dime. With low 0-to-60 times, this vehicle and certainly play with some of the more expensive cars on the block.

Surprisingly, the fuel economy combined is about 23 miles to the gallon, the way I drove it I don’t think it’s going to make those numbers. But I think if you drive it every day you should have no problem meeting those numbers.

Specs:

MSRP: From $66,900

Power: 394 hp and 354 lb-ft, 2.5L 5-cylinder engine

0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

MPG: 23 city / 31 highway

Seats: 2, 4 very tightly

Price: $67,895

The warranty is 4 years / 50,000 miles, which​ is much appreciated for a German car that can get expensive to maintain.

"Car Coach Reports Score" - CCRS

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 100

PERFORMANCE - 9

HANDLING - 9

SAFETY - 8

VISIBILITY - 8

SEATING COMFORT - 9

Technology - 9

Features - 8

Design - 10

Quality - 10

Value - 8

Total: 88

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This week, we test drove the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, here is our drive impressions.The all-new Sonata embodying advanced technologies and Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language with a sophisticated four-door-coupe look.

Lower profile. Wider stance. The aggressive curves and sharp lines of a 4-door coupe. Inside you'll encounter a sleek, modern cabin with premium touches. And your experience is further elevated with state-of-the-art technology and safety. Safety first design.

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Standard safety:

Forward Collision Warning

Smart Cruise Control

Lanes Follow Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Optional:

Surround view monitor (Limited only)

Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Hyundai Digital Key (Android)

Highway Drive Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Remote Smart Parking Assist

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Parking Collision Avoidance Assist

New 8” Head -Up Display

Wireless charging

Smart Parking with Key Fob

Specs:

2.5L engine - new more powerful motor

1.6L Turbo - 180hp

4 Drive Modes- smart, normal, sport, custom

FWD

10.25” or optional 12.3” Screen

Seats: 5

Bose 12-speaker audio system

4- trims: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Limited

LED lighting

8 exterior colors

$ pricing to come

Test car: 1.6L Turbo Limited

Competes with:

Honda Accord

Kia Optima

Nissan Altima

Toyota Camry

Mazda 6

VW Passat

"Car Coach Reports Score" - CCRS

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 100 Paul Lauren

Performance- 7 8

Handling - 8 7

Safety- 9 7

Visibility- 8 7

Seating Comfort 7 5

Technology - 8 9

Features - 8 8

Design - 9 9

Quality - 9 9

Value - 9 9

Total: 82 78

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Check out the largest BMW ever, the 3-row BMW X7. It's all-new and offers everything BMW, its a big, bold and amazing SUV. Lauren Fix walks you through everything you need to know about it in this expert car review.

Specs:

Power: 456hp. / 479 lb.-ft out of a 4.4L V8

Optional: 40i - 335hp.

Towing: 5400 lbs.

11 exterior color choices / 10 interior colors

Seats: 7

MPG: 15 city / 21 highway

Prices start at: $92,600

As tested: $112,245

Pros:

Expansive space and storage

Comfortable seating

Incredible interior and features

Ultra modern design and details

Cons:

2nd row seats don’t fold flat

Competes:

Lincoln Aviator

Cadillac XT6

Mercedes

Audi X7

"Car Coach Reports Score" - CCRS

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 70

PERFORMANCE - 9

HANDLING - 8

SAFETY - 10

VISIBILITY - 8

SEATING COMFORT - 9

Technology - 10

Features - 9

Design - 10

Quality - 10

Value - 8

Total: 91

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The Lincoln Corsair replaces the Lincoln MKC, but does it impress us over the previous model. The Corsair is an elevating experience. Lauren Fix and Paul Brian are here to walk you through the new Lincoln CUV.

An Expressive Crossover

* The all-new expressive, sophisticated Corsair rounds out The Lincoln Motor Company’s full portfolio of luxury SUVs

* All-new Corsair’s interior offers a sanctuary with a visually soothing design, hand-selected materials and refinements in sound characteristics; effortless power comes standard

* Technologies such as a Head-Up Display, standard Lincoln Co-Pilot360 and Phone As A Key are designed to create an effortless experience for drivers of the all-new Lincoln Corsair

The Lincoln Corsair is a 5-passenger, two-row compact luxury crossover combines spirited agility with responsive adaptability to deliver an exciting ride that is fun to drive. Flowing exterior design lines combined with interior airiness and serene quietness creates a sense of sanctuary. While intuitive technology and smooth, hug-the-road performance give you the freedom to make the most of any moment.

A personal sanctuary created by mindful design. The Lincoln Corsair delivers an experience that is quiet and peaceful with the integration of a dual wall dash between passengers and the powertrain. This sound-dampening barrier gives you a comfortable space to converse, listen to music or simply be alone with your thoughts.

Quiet Flight

Human Touch

Sculpture on wheels

Receive a warm welcome every time you head out for a drive. The Lincoln Embrace adds a human touch to your vehicle as it activates upon your approach. Your Lincoln Corsair will invite you in with sequential lighting, a Signature Lincoln Welcome Mat, a soft LED exterior glow and overhead lighting that illuminates the interior.

Phone is Your Key - custom settings

A vehicle that recalls your unique preferences. With personal profiles, the Lincoln Corsair can recognize a driver by their key fob.* You can create pre-selected settings including seat positions, audio and available ambient lighting preferences.

Co-Pilot 360 provides Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking and Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Information System, a Lane-Keeping System, rear backup camera and auto high-beam lighting.

* Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist to help guide the vehicle using stop-and-go, lane centering technology and speed sign recognition, which scans speed limit signs along the roadway, adjusting speed based on the information obtained

* Evasive steer assist offers assistance to the driver to help avoid a collision with a slower or stopped vehicle ahead; it provides additional steering support when a collision cannot be avoided by braking alone

* Reverse brake assist can help stop the vehicle when backing up if Corsair’s integrated rear sensors detect an obstacle at the rear

* Active Park Assist Plus removes the stress from parking by taking over steering, shifting, braking and acceleration functions with the touch of a button to navigate parallel and perpendicular parking spaces with ease.

* Reserve- concierge service

Specs:

Power: 2.0 L 4-cylinder - 245 hp. OR 2.3 L 4-cylinder - 285 Hp

Trim levels: FWD, AWD, Reserve 2L

Drive modes: Normal, Excite, Slippery, Deep Conditions and Conserve (engine mapping, throttle & suspension)

Revel Audio - 14 speakers

24-way perfect position seats w/massage

Seats 5 - 2nd row sliding seats (6”)

Price: From $35,945

Competes with:

Mercedes GLS, Audi Q5, BMW X5, Acura RDX, Lexus NX

Car Coach Reports Score" - CCRS

Points - 10 out of 10 points - top score 100

Performance - Paul 7 - Lauren 8

Handling - Paul 8 - Lauren 8

Safety - Paul 10 - Lauren 9

Visibility - Paul 9 - Lauren 8

Seating Comfort - Paul 9 - Lauren 10

Technology - Paul 9 - Lauren 9

Features - Paul 9 - Lauren 9

Design - Paul 9 - Lauren 9

Quality - Paul 9 - Lauren 9

Value - Paul 9 - Lauren 9

Totals: Paul 88 - Lauren 88

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