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Peter Braun

Peter Braun

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Peter is a freelance contributor to Digital Trends and almost a lawyer. He has loved thinking, writing and talking about cars since his first adventures with the ill tempered Volvos he learned to drive on. In his free-time Peter diagnoses the problems with his Volvo 850 Turbo, goes target shooting and reads about history.

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2015 Nissan Juke NISMO RS review

The 2015 Nissan Juke NISMO RS is one of the strangest, but most entertaining cars on the market today. It may look like a robo-frog but under its odd exterior lies a snicky manual, a big turbo and a quirky personality.
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2015 Range Rover Sport Supercharged review

The Range Rover Sport is capable of dominating sand dunes, tracks, and the daily commute. In fact it begs the question, why would anyone get anything else?
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2015 Mini Cooper S Four Door review

The Mini Cooper may not be practical, but it is the perfect toy for the fashionable urbanite.
2016 Toyota Fuel Cell

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai exposes the promise and pitfalls of fuel cells

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai is about to go from concept to California roads, giving Americans a glimpse at the future of hydrogen fuel cell power, warts and all.
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2016 Acura MDX review

The Acura MDX has all the features and performance of a luxury SUV, yet lacks an X-factor to push it over the edge.
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2015 Honda Civic EX-L review

The Honda Civic may not get hearts pumping or heads turning, but it lives up to its reputation as solid and dependable transportation.
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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf review

The VW e-Golf shows how far electric cars have come -- but unfortunately also shows how far they still have to go.
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Not so fast: Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay have a dashboard full of downsides

Despite the beauty of being able to access your calendar or the angriest of birds on the go, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't all sunshine and roses. Here’s why.
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Waste not, want not: This 3D-printed supercar could pave the way to green speed

Traditional car manufacturing requires tremendous amounts of resources and produces heavy cars, but a system of carbon-fiber rods and 3D-printed connectors could pave the way for affordable, greener manufacturing.

Tiny trucks are making a comeback, but you won’t want to drive them

Mid-size trucks are coming back, but do we really want them? How car makers are pushing old tech on city drivers who want some storage.
Autonomous Driving Systems

The secret to crash-proof self-driving cars? Getting them to talk to each other

Connected cars may well be the future of the automotive industry, but what exactly does that mean, and what will it look like? We wanted to find out.
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First drive: 2016 Cadillac ATS-V

It's no stretch to say that the Cadillac ATS-V is the finest handling Caddy of all time, not to mention downright superior to the offerings from the former Axis powers. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean it is perfect.
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Driverless cars? Mother Nature may have a few things to say about that

When a budget car like the Honda CR-V is almost capable of driving itself on the freeway, we must be close to autonomous cars. Or maybe not … Turns out, Mother Nature is still a major stumbling block.
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2015 Lincoln Navigator review

The Lincoln Navigator may be old, but Lincoln has taught it some new tricks for 2015 including a smooth, powerful new engine, and bold styling.
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2015 Jeep Renegade Sport review

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is that rare example of cheap actually being cheerful. The littlest jeep combines practicality, ruggedness and even fun.
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2015 Chrysler 300C Platinum review

The Chrysler 300C is the last bastion of the full-size American rear drive V8 sedan; combining luxury, with pseudo-muscle car performance.
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Toyota debuts its eighth hybrid, the 2016 RAV4, in New York

Toyota is introducing yet another hybrid, this time it's a RAV4. Introduced as part of a mid-cycle refresh of the entire RAV4 lineup.
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Rolls-Royce reveals ‘world’s best’ bespoke interior offerings in New York

Rolls Royce unveils special editions of all three of the cars in New York. These special editions highlight the companies impressive Bespoke division.
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The 2015 VW Golf R: a physics-fighting middle-class supercar

The 2015 VW Golf R is different in many ways from other Golfs. What truly sets it apart, though, is its physics-bending 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
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2015 GMC Canyon SLT review

The GMC Canyon is a revelation for midsize truck buyers, offering unheard of refinement and comfort. However, it is a revelation with a price.
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Infotainment Review: Volvo Sensus Connect

Volvo's new XC90 is replete with innovations, but perhaps the most impressive is its new Sensus Connect infotainment system.
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2015 Kia Soul EV review

Kia’s Soul EV seems like a cute toy, but it is actually one of the most practical and compelling EVs on the market today.
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Do hydrogen haters have a molecule to stand on? We asked an expert

Hydrogen cars have been under some serious criticism recently. But is it warranted? We take a look at what fuel cells are all about.
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First drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The Golf SportWagen may not do much to cure the image of wagons, but it would be extremely hard to legally get a more useful car for less money.
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Fiat Chrysler’s lineup shows off everything four-wheel tech has to offer

Four-wheel and all-wheel drive technologies have come a long way in the last few years, and Fiat Chrysler's lineup shows off everything the technology has to offer.
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Why 0 to 60 times don’t mean as much as you might think

Car discussions are peppered with discussions of 0 to 60 times. As fun as they are to throw around as a metric for a car’s worth, it turns out they’re far less relevant than you might think.
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First drive: 2016 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

Yes, you could buy a house for the price of a Mulsanne Speed, but we would rather have this stunningly crafted and shockingly fun Bentley.
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum review

The Cadillac Escalade has never lacked for status or presence, but now in 2015 it doesn't lack in refinement or luxury either.
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Is that a unicorn? No, it’s something much rarer: a new Morgan Aero 8

It's not often that old timey automaker Morgan releases a new car, but when they do it is a cause for joy. Behold the new 2015 Morgan Aero 8.
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Morgan Motors teases possible replacement for Aero ahead of Geneva debut

Small British sportscar maker Morgan Motors just teased a major new model, possibly a successor to the Aero, that is set for release in Geneva next week.
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2015 Honda Fit EX-L review

The 2015 Honda Fit combines practicality, comfort, and refinement, proving subcompact cars don't have to be a punishment.
Volvo Sensus Connect

Why does in-car tech lag behind phone tech? It’s trickier than you think

With the arrival of Apple CarPlay, it is more tempting than ever to compare infotainment to smartphones, but should we? No, and we want to explain why not.
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First Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90

There are important cars and then there is the 2016 Volvo XC90, which is threatening to redefine what a luxury SUV should be -- and what it should cost.
Tesla Model X

From slippery shapes to grille shutters, aerodynamic tech is reshaping cars

Cars keep getting bigger and heavier, but they also have to get more efficient. One of the main technologies allowing that to happen is aerodynamics.