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Auto News For Tuesday, March 8, 2016 – Automobile Magazine Tests 8 Of The Best Car Audio Systems

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Meridian sound interior

Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories and videos for Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

CAR AUDIO
Automobile Magazine tested eight premium audio systems to see, or rather hear, which one is best. 23 speakers in the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport’s Meridian topped the leaderboard. Systems by Revel (Lincoln MKX) and Naim (Bentley Mulsanne) landed on the podium, as well. 

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