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We added more than 3000 miles to our Charger's odometer in July, recording the busiest month for the Dodge since it arrived in January. A bulk of those miles can be credited to photographer A.J. Mueller who enlisted our Charger to scout a photo shoot in Nashville, Tennessee. During the long trek down I-75, Mueller noted that the Charger is blessed with "amazing, big, beefy seats that let you ride in serious comfort." He also came away impressed by the Dodge's frugality over 1400 miles. "The gas mileage was very impressive and the tank never seemed to get down to E." In fact, the Charger's fuel log shows multiple fill-ups of just about half a tank; Mueller and his crew couldn't outlast the massive 19.1-gallon tank. Averaging 26 mpg -- well above the Charger's 23-mpg EPA city/highway combined rating -- they could have covered as much as 500 miles on a single tank.

Pay no attention to the C-word stuck in its moniker. The BMW Concept Active Tourer, which debuts later this month at the Paris Motor Show, is more than a concept: it's our look at the future of the 1 Series portfolio.

Since its reinvention a decade ago, Mini has looked to expand upon its success with the Cooper hatchback. Since then we've seen the addition of the Cooper Convertible, long-wheelbase Clubman, Countryman crossover, and the two-seat Coupe and Roadster. Behold the seventh Mini: the 2013 Paceman.

As a former 1988 Jeep Wrangler owner, it's amazing to me how far this model has come. My '88 was punishing over every road surface, not comfortable off-road, and spent the summer months without a top or doors. When enough mud built up inside the tub, I'd just hose it out. I learned how to drive off-road in that Jeep and it kicked off a mild obsession with all things Jeep that still flares up from time to time.