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 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime: Compare Crossover SUVs
The Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid intends to dethrone the Toyota RAV4 Prime from its perch as king of the hybrid hill. The redesigned compact crossover chases the perennial bestseller in this class in most categories except for style, space, and most importantly, price. Squared off against each other, the deciding factor might not be the RAV4...
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What's New for 2023: Dodge
Dodge enters the 2023 model year in the midst of a transition. The small lineup from the American performance brand owned by the multinational conglomerate Stellantis reflects the global trends sweeping over the automotive industry. Dodge sheds its V-8 muscle car past while shifting to an electrified future that encompasses a range of vehicles...
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2023 Dodge Hornet
What kind of car is the 2023 Dodge Hornet? What does it compare to? The Dodge Hornet resurrects an old model name and applies to the most popular modern vehicle segment in the small crossover SUV. Sharing a platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Dodge Hornet competes with a range of five-seat crossovers, from the Chevrolet Trailblazer to the...
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalled for engine stall risk
Newer versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport small crossover SUV are being recalled for a software glitch that can make the engine stall at high speeds, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The issue effects vehicles with a continuously variable transmission and a mechanical key instead of a push button starter. In those 2019-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander...
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2023 Mini Countryman
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Mini Countryman? What does it compare to? With the Countryman, Mini takes its retro-inspired design off-road—but not deep into the wilderness. This light-duty crossover SUV compares to the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Volvo XC40, among others. Is the 2023 Mini Countryman a good car? It’s cheeky but pricey...
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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric? What does it compare to? The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is, as its name implies, an EV version of the automaker’s small crossover SUV. It’s worth shopping against the Kia Niro EV and the Chevrolet Bolt EV, among others. Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric a good SUV? Overall, the...
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2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Cadillac XT6 top this week's new car news and reviews
More 2023 models roll into dealer lots, and automakers this week disclosed the pricing on new and carryover models. Without exception and as news to no one, prices are up year over year, ranging from only $500 on the 2023 Ford Ranger to more than $7,000 on the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. GM followed up the launch of the redesigned 2023 Chevrolet...
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2023 Mini Cooper
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Mini Cooper? What does it compare to? The Mini Cooper name applies to a bunch of models: two- and four-door hatchbacks, a long-roof model with spilt rear doors called Clubman, and a convertible. Shop these fun cars against the Kia Soul and BMW X1, among myriad others. Is the 2023 Mini Cooper a good car? As long as...
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2023 Nissan Titan price increases to $41,495, adds Midnight Edition
The 2023 Nissan Titan full-size and XD heavy-duty pickup trucks now offer a blacked-out Midnight Edition package and sport slightly higher prices across the board. But the trucks remain among the more reasonable values with a price delta between $41,000 and $65,000, Nissan disclosed Thursday. Sold in a choice of extended cab or crew cab bodies...
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport channels 1960s with retro Heritage Editions
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport follows the path of its big brother Bronco once again with two new Heritage editions inspired by the original Ford Bronco that first launched in 1966. The compact crossover SUV based on the Ford Escape benefits more from its Bronco brand partner, Ford suggested Thursday. “Bronco Sport has been a hit with compact...
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2023 GMC Canyon preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 GMC Canyon? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup truck shares its bones with the Chevy Colorado and its beating heart with the larger GMC Sierra, but GM has positioned the Canyon as the more off-road ready truck. We’ll see how it stacks up against the Toyota Tacoma, Jeep...
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2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD? What does it compare to? The 2023 GMC Sierra HD is a full-size, heavy-duty pickup that compares well with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Ram 2500, and Ford F-Series Super Duty. Is the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD a good truck? Capable, comfortable, and somewhat stylish, the GMC Sierra 2500HD and...
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2023 Ford Ranger stands pat with modest price increase
The 2023 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup truck carries over into the new year, contrary to speculation that a new model was due for North America. The carryover model has a price increase of up to $430, Ford disclosed in a dealer order guide released this week. A redesigned Ranger was expected for the 2023 model year but has been delayed for the U.S...
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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD? What does it compare to? The full-size, heavy-duty 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500HD are worth shopping against the Ford F-Series Super Duty and heavy duty trucks from Ram HD, as well as the related GMC Sierra 2500HD. Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD a good truck? For...
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning price increases $7,000, tops out near $100,000
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck receives its first price increase since launching last May, and it's a steep one. Base Lightning Pro models jump from $41,669 to $48,769, including a $1,795 destination fee, while top Platinum grades with an extended-range battery increase $6,100 to $98,669, Ford disclosed Tuesday. Steep price increases...
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Older Kia Optima sedans recalled for falling ceiling plates
For drivers of the 2012-2013 Kia Optima sedan, it may seem like the sky is falling. On certain models, a ceiling plate above the driver or front passenger can detach from the headliner when the side curtain airbag is deployed. The plate can strike an occupant, as it has in one case that prompted a lawsuit, and has now prompted Kia to recall...
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class, CLS, AMG GT recalled for increased fire risk
Newer versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT are being recalled for a short circuit that increases the risk of fire, the NHTSA disclosed last week. A corroded connector in the transmission wiring harness of all-wheel-drive vehicles (4Matic, in Mercedes-speak) could cause a seal to loosen and water to enter the electrical...
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2023 Cadillac XT6
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Cadillac XT6? What does it compare to? The 2023 Cadillac XT6 is a roomy three-row SUV that compares well with the Volvo XC90 and Hyundai Palisade. Is the 2023 Cadillac XT6 a good SUV? It’s a very good overall choice, though the competition is worth an extra look. We like the 2023 XT6 for its big interior and...
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Tesla Model S top this week's new car reviews
The 2023 model year cars keep rolling into dealer lots, albeit in limited supply, and the most visited review we posted this week was the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A perennial Best SUV To Buy at The Car Connection, the Grand Cherokee has minor changes limited mostly to the 4xe plug-in hybrid model after last year's redesign. We finally found some...
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Affordable electric cars? Here's the best EV SUVs under $50,000
The names might be new but the spin is the same: automakers keep introducing new crossover SUVs, but now, they're electric. Volkswagen just undercut the competition with a new base model of the ID.4 that costs $38,790. Announced Aug. 4, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard is powered by a 201-hp motor at the rear wheels, and fed by a smaller 62-kwh...
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2023 Buick Envision
What kind of car is the 2023 Buick Envision? What does it compare to? The Envision compact crossover SUV has a similar footprint as the Chevy Equinox but is as roomy as the Cadillac XT4 in GM’s crossover family. It competes with premium compact crossovers such as the Volvo XC60, Lincoln Corsair, and Lexus NX. Is the 2023 Buick Envision a...
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Nissan Maxima ends in 2023, could be reborn as electric car
The Nissan Maxima joins the growing list of sedans driving off into the automotive sunset, Nissan spokesperson Dan Passe confirmed Thursday. "The current-generation Maxima will end production in the middle of 2023," Passe said when contacted by The Car Connection for comment. For decades, the Maxima served as Nissan's flagship vehicle, positioned...
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Most mid-size cars fail new side crash test instituted by the IIHS
Mid-size cars don't hold up as well as crossover SUVs in a new side impact test conducted by the IIHS, the insurance industry-funded nonprofit announced Thursday. Only the 2022 Subaru Outback earned a top "Good" rating in a new crash test meant to reflect what happens when a car gets hit on the driver's side by a heavier vehicle at high speeds...
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2023 Cadillac CT4
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Cadillac CT4? What does it compare to? The 2023 Cadillac CT4 is a compact luxury sedan available in a wide range of powertrains and trim levels. It stacks up against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, plus the Genesis G70. Is the 2023 Cadillac CT4 a good car? This is an impressive lineup, from the swanky Sport grade to...
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee? What does it compare to? The Grand Cherokee is a two- or three-row SUV that can be cross-shopped against a huge range of SUVs including the Volvo XC90, Toyota 4Runner, and Honda Pilot. Is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good SUV? The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an appealing choice with merits...
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2023 Mazda CX-50 gets mid-year price increase, new Meridian Edition
Mazda is going all in on its newest model and asking customers to pay more for the opportunity to join them. The 2023 Mazda CX-50 compact crossover gets an odd price increase of $800 across a lineup that went on sale new this spring. The destination fee increases to $1,275 as well. A new Meridian Edition expands the trim and package levels to 10...
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2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma recalled for child seat anchor weakness
A child safety seat anchor in new versions of the Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup truck may not be safe at all, according to a recall order disclosed by the NHTSA on Tuesday. Welds on the upper child seat anchors can be loose enough to be moved by hand, prompting Toyota to recall 75,316 Tacomas from the 2022-2023 model years. Toyota estimates that...
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2022 Tesla Model S
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Tesla Model S? What does it compare to? The Tesla Model S is an electric sedan that offers supreme performance and a large interior. It competes with a slim set of luxury electric cars including the Mercedes-Benz EQS, Lucid Air, Audi E-Tron GT, and BMW iX. Is the 2022 Tesla Model S a good car? The Model S has been...
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2023 Ford Maverick Tremor rattles the small pickup truck
The 2023 Ford Maverick follows in the off-road path of Ford's larger trucks with a new Tremor package for 2023, Ford announced Monday. Ford also announced orders for the 2023 version of the popular Maverick will open in September following an early sell out of its initial production run. A small pickup truck based on the Ford Escape, the Ford...
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BMW expands 2023 i4 electric car lineup with more affordable eDrive35
A new version of the 2023 BMW i4 electric car with a smaller battery pack presents a more affordable entry point to BMW's electric car lineup. The 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 will cost $52,395 when it goes on sale early next year, BMW announced Monday. The long-roof electric hatchback styled like the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe launched this year with two...
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2023 Cadillac XT5
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Cadillac XT5? What does it compare to? With the XT5, Cadillac has a stylish five-seat crossover SUV that competes against the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, among others. Is the 2023 Cadillac XT5 a good SUV? While not as fun to drive as its European competitors, the 2023 XT5 has a pleasant personality and can...
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2023 Cadillac XT4
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Cadillac XT4? What does it compare to? The 2023 Cadillac XT4 is a small SUV that competes with the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. Is the 2023 Cadillac XT4 a good SUV? The 2023 Cadillac XT4 does well overall, with good acceleration and a comfortable ride outweighing a somewhat dull interior design and a price that can climb...
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2023 Chevrolet Colorado, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB top this week's new car reviews
Chevrolet launched the 2023 Colorado mid-size pickup truck this week, marking the first redesign since 2015. Loaded with standard features and with five distinct trim levels, it heralds a slew of redesigned mid-size trucks coming to market. We got some seat time in the EQB-Class electric crossover SUV, which might be Mercedes' most accessible...
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2023 Hyundai Tucson
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson? What does it compare to? The Tucson five-seat crossover SUV squares off against other compact bestsellers, including the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Escape. Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson a good vehicle? The latest Tucson earns a TCC rating of 6.7 out of 10, due to strong technology...
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Audi Q7, Q8 recalled for fuel pump failure
The 2019-2021 Audi Q8 and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 crossover SUVs are being recalled for a faulty fuel pump that can cause the engine to stall, the NHTSA disclosed on Thursday. If a component inside the fuel pump breaks, the fragments can damage the pressure regulator. If it happens, owners may notice an "Emissions control system" light in the instrument...
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2023 Chevrolet Colorado preview
What kind of car is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado? What does it compare to? The Chevy Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck related to the GMC Canyon. It competes not just with the Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger, but also smaller trucks such as the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz and full-size trucks such as the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150...
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
What kind of car is the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5? What does it compare to? The Ioniq 5 five-door electric hatchback has more than 300 miles of battery range in its top model, pitting it against the Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. Is the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 a good car? It’s striking, swift, spacious, and incredibly...
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More than 1.5 million Jeep Cherokees, Dodge Journeys investigated by NHTSA
Four Stellantis vehicle models are under investigation by the NHTSA for safety defects, with 1.34 million Jeep Cherokees accounting for the bulk of the scrutiny, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. The 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee is being investigated for an electronic parking brake that can inadvertently activate while the crossover SUV is in...
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2023 Mazda CX-5 gets modest $500 price increase to $27,975
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover earns its place in the Mazda lineup despite the launch this year of the fresher Mazda CX-50. Mazda's bestseller experiences only a modest price increase, averaging about $500 across its robust eight trim levels, Mazda announced Monday. Mazda does not seem ready yet to have the edgier and slightly larger CX-50...
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2023 Audi A3
What kind of car is the 2023 Audi A3? What does it compare to? The Audi A3 small sedan ratchets up the power in S3 and RS 3 performance models, but the base car competes with German rivals such as the BMW 2-Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, as well as the reborn Acura Integra. Is the 2023 Audi A3 a good car? It’s a good small car with tight...
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2023 Toyota Sequoia vs 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: Compare SUVs
The full-size SUV accomplishes a singular feat unmatched by any other automotive segment. It can transport a hockey team’s starting line and their gear in relative comfort, as long as you’re wearing nose plugs. The large truck-based SUVs that seat up to nine passengers are known for their roomy utility as much as their poor fuel...
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2023 Hyundai Sonata
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata? What does it compare to? The 2023 Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan that compares well with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Kia K5. Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata a good car? It’s a very nice one. All told, its slick styling, smooth powertrains, a comfortable cabin, and a reasonable price tag...
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class
What kind of car is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB? What does it compare to? The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a fully electric compact crossover that blends carlike driving attributes with the boxier look of traditional SUVs. Is the 2022 Mercedes EQB a good car? With a boxy body that maximizes space; ride and handling that’s just right; and a quiet...
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2023 Toyota Sequoia hybrid outlasts SUV rivals with 22 mpg
The redesigned 2023 Toyota Sequoia scores a key win over full-size SUV rivals. The EPA rates the new Sequoia and its standard hybrid powertrain at 21 mpg city, 24 highway, 22 combined, Toyota disclosed Monday. That's 3 mpg better than the next most efficient full-size SUV. Sharing a hybrid engine with the 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck...
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2023 Hyundai Elantra
What kind of car is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra? What does it compare to? A compact four-door with seats for five people, the 2023 Elantra drops a hot styling track and a sharply tuned N edition to cast a deep shadow over cars like the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3. Is the 2023 Hyundai Elantra a good car? With its brash exterior and underbaked cabin...
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2023 Subaru Outback top this week's new car news
Chevrolet showed off its latest electric vehicle in the 2024 Blazer EV that shares nothing except a name with the gas Blazer. We revisited a bunch of GM crossover SUVs for the 2023 model year this week as well. 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV preview With a high-performance Blazer SS version, multiple drive configurations, three battery packs, and an...
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2023 Chevrolet Malibu
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu? What does it compare to? The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is the last Detroit-badged mid-size sedan. Shop it against the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord as well as the Subaru Legacy and Kia K5. Is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu a good car? It’s good enough, but make sure to shop its competition. Overall...
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2023 Toyota BZ4X vs 2022 Kia EV6: Compare Electric Cars
What’s the best way to build an electric car for the masses? Design one that’s familiar to shoppers of gas-powered crossovers, as Toyota has done with the 2023 Toyota BZ4X? Or take a clean-slate approach and explore all the packaging and design possibilities afforded by electric vehicle construction, such as Kia has done with the 2022...
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2023 GMC Yukon
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 GMC Yukon? What does it compare to? The 2023 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV available in standard and extra-long Yukon XL guise, with a lineup that includes the off-roady AT4 trim and the ritzy Denali edition. The Yukon rivals the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, plus its corporate cousins badged as the...
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek
What kind of car is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek? What does it compare to? The Crosstrek is a small crossover with five seats that is essentially a raised version of the related Impreza hatchback. It rivals the Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos, and Jeep Renegade. Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek a good car? With standard all-wheel drive and a strong crash-test...
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2023 Chevrolet Equinox
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox? What does it compare to? With the Equinox, Chevy has a compact crossover vehicle that can seat five. It’s a rival for vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Nissan Rogue. Is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox a good SUV? While it does little to stand out in the crowded small SUV segment...
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What's New for 2023: Subaru
The big news for Subaru for the 2023 model year is the launch of its first global electric vehicle, the 2023 Subaru Solterra. Yet, the small automaker with an outsized presence in the U.S. will cap sales here at 6,500 units in the first year. Instead of pushing its one electric car, the Japanese brand relies on the formula that has made its...
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV preview
What kind of car is the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV? What does it compare to? The Chevrolet Blazer EV is a battery electric version of the Blazer mid-size crossover SUV. Though it shares nothing but a name with the gas version, the electric crossover SUV with Camaro vibes competes with the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6, and Tesla Model Y. Is the 2024...
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2023 GMC Acadia
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 GMC Acadia? What does it compare to? The 2023 Acadia is a crossover SUV with three rows of seats and proportions smaller than the automaker’s Yukon. The Acadia squares off against the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, and Nissan Pathfinder, among others. Is the 2023 GMC Acadia a good SUV? It may be light on...
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What's New for 2023: Volkswagen
Volkswagen has been busy. The world's second largest automaker behind Toyota refreshed or redesigned its lineup of eight core vehicles in the U.S. in the last two years, and is busy ramping up production of its ID suite of battery electric vehicles. A new entry-level ID.4, with a smaller battery pack and likely a lower starting price, is planned...
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Ford Maverick, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair hybrids recalled for engine fires
The new Ford Maverick hybrid pickup truck as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair are being recalled for an increased risk of engine failure that could lead to an engine fire, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The recall concerns Ford's 2.5-liter inline-4 hybrid powertrain. The engine can fail, and the oil...
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2023 Buick Enclave
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Buick Enclave? What does it compare to? The 2023 Enclave is Buick’s biggest model, a three-row crossover SUV that does battle with the Mazda CX-9 and Subaru Ascent as well as the Acura MDX. Is the 2023 Buick Enclave a good car/SUV? Polished, comfortable, and well-equipped, the Enclave is held back only by...
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2023 Toyota Crown, 2023 Honda CR-V top this week's new car reviews
Honda redesigned its bestseller, the 2023 CR-V compact crossover, and will offer it with a hybrid powertrain, while Toyota bucked the trend of all crossovers, all the time, by bringing over the Crown full-size sedan as a replacement for the Avalon. The 2023 Toyota Crown comes standard with all-wheel drive and as a hybrid, but it lacks the...
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Test drive: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 lights up the S-Class
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 charts a new course for a brand that helped pioneer the internal combustion engine 140 years ago. Evolving from the ethos of the S-Class, the German luxury brand’s flagship sedan, the EQS electric flagship points the tri-star forward with more efficient propulsion, more sumptuous comfort, Maybach levels of...
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2023 Hyundai Kona
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Kona? What does it compare to? The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a small SUV with room for five passengers that competes with the Subaru Crosstrek and Kia Seltos. Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona a good SUV? It’s a solid overall choice, with a huge lineup of variants that offer something for just about everyone...
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2023 Toyota Crown
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota Crown? What does it compare to? Toyota is sunsetting one premium full-size sedan only to introduce another, this one with crossover influences and a pair of hybrid powertrains. It competes with the likes of the Subaru Legacy, Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, and Volvo V90. Is the 2023 Toyota Crown a good car?...
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GM to install DC fast chargers at existing Pilot, Flying J gas stations nationwide
Pilot and Flying J travel centers will soon host DC fast chargers for electric vehicles in a partnership announced Thursday with General Motors and EVgo. The interstate mainstay, with towering signs and extensive fuel bays that illuminate night skies like a beacon for wary drivers and truckers, will encourage drivers of electric cars to plug in...
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2023 Hyundai Venue
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Venue? What does it compare to? With the Venue, Hyundai straddles the fence between small SUV and hatchback with this boxy, inexpensive model that starts around $20,000. Shop the Venue against the Nissan Kicks and Honda HR-V. Is the 2023 Hyundai Venue a good car? Overall, the Venue is a nice vehicle for the...
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2022 Toyota Tundra recalled for crossed wires
Toyota announced on Wednesday the recall of 31,400 new Tundra pickup trucks because the backup camera can project a forward-facing image when the trucks are put in reverse. This is the third recall for the redesigned 2022 Tundra, and the second recall relating to the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that projects in the backup camera display...
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2023 Toyota Tacoma
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma? What does it compare to? The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is a mid-size pickup truck that squares off against the Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier, among others. Is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma a good car/SUV? Many buyers may be attracted to the Tacoma for its durable reputation, which is backed up by spectacular...
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2023 Subaru Outback
What kind of car is the 2023 Subaru Outback? What does it compare to? The 2023 Subaru Outback overlaps several automotive segments. It’s sized like a mid-size crossover yet rides as high as larger SUVs. The utility wagon with the off-road chops competes against everything from the Toyota 4Runner to the Volvo V60. Is the 2023 Subaru Outback a...
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2023 Honda CR-V preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Honda CR-V? What does it compare to? The 2023 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV that competes in the most popular segment in automotive. It goes up against other mainstays like the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, and Subaru Forester. Is the 2023 Honda CR-V a good car? We’ll have to wait until we get...
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What's New for 2023: Hyundai
The latest changes at Hyundai for the 2023 model year serves as a microcosm of the automotive industry as a whole. The brand with the best warranty in the business continues to ramp up its Ioniq series of electric vehicles, with the 2024 Ioniq 6 sedan following the launch of the winning 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover. In the meantime, for...
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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar? What does it compare to? The Range Rover Velar is a five-seat crossover SUV that blends SUV styling and at least a dose of Land Rover off-road ability with impressive road manners. Shop it against the Audi Q5, Porsche Macan, and Volvo XC60. Is the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar a...
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GM's Super Cruise vs. Ford's Bluecruise: Compare hands-free driving systems
A new battlefield has emerged in the century-long tussle between General Motors and Ford: hands-free driving technology. In recent testing of GM's Super Cruise in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and Ford's Bluecruise in the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, one thing became clear. GM is far ahead of Ford when it comes to limited hands-free driving, which is...
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe? What does it compare to? A mid-size crossover SUV, the 2023 Santa Fe can seat up to five people, and spans a gamut of performance from frugal 4-cylinder power to efficient plug-in driving. With plain base versions and a ritzy Calligraphy edition, it rivals the Nissan Murano, Honda Passport, Jeep...
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2023 Mazda CX-50, Rivian R1S SUV headline this week's new car reviews
This week we tested the Rivian R1S electric three-row crossover, which is the first legitimate contender to the more expensive Tesla Model X. More electric cars rolled into our figurative driveway, with first drive experiences of the excellent 2023 BWW i4. Pricing and features have been finalized on much more popular vehicles, ranging from the Kia...
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz? What does it compare to? Somewhere between pickup-truck utility and family SUV comfort, the Hyundai Santa Cruz does its best to fill lots of needs. It squares off against the Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline, and some shoppers might compare it to smaller pickups such as the Nissan Frontier and...
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What are the different levels of self-driving cars?
In many ways self-driving cars are an eventuality and a reality. As automakers approach full autonomy, several new cars now boast self-driving features that inch toward the goal of driver-less cars soon. Limited hands-free driving systems on the market now are GM's Super Cruise, Tesla's Autopilot, Ford's Bluecruise, and many other ones in various...
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Ford expands Expedition and Navigator recall, warns of engine fires
Ford has expanded the recall of its 2021 full-size SUVs for an increased engine fire risk, and recommended owners park their vehicles outside and away from structures, the automaker announced Friday. The automaker also announced a remedy as it expanded the initial recall announced in May from 39,000 to 66,221 units of the 2021 Ford Expedition and...
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GM's Super Cruise sails past Ford's Bluecruise
A new battlefield has emerged in the century-long tussle between General Motors and Ford: hands-free driving technology. In recent testing of GM's Super Cruise in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and Ford's Bluecruise in the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, one thing became clear. GM is far ahead of Ford when it comes to limited hands-free driving, which is...
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2023 Chevrolet Suburban
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban? What does it compare to? With three rows of seats, burly V-8 or turbodiesel power, and an impressive towing ability, the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban is a do-it-all SUV. Shop it against long versions of the Ford Expedition and Jeep Grand Wagoneer, plus the Toyota Sequoia. Is the 2023 Chevrolet...
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Test drive: 2022 Ford Expedition Stealth model sneaks into Lincoln's territory
When does a Ford Expedition cross over into Lincoln territory? That’s the boundary pushed by the 2022 Ford Expedition Limited Stealth Performance Package. It arrives as part of the refreshed 2022 lineup with blacked-out trim, black 22-inch wheels, Raptor power, and nearly (but not all) the features available on the Expedition. The 2022 Ford...
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Affordable EVs? The best electric crossover SUVs under $50,000
The names might be new but the spin is the same: automakers keep introducing new crossover SUVs, but now, they're electric. The 2023 Toyota BZ4X and related 2023 Subaru Solterra play catchup to rival electric cars including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and the Tesla Model Y, not to mention smaller electrics...
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2023 Rivian R1S
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Rivian R1S? What does it compare to? A three-row electric SUV, the Rivian R1S is a look at the future of the family vehicle. It sports mid-size proportions and comes outfitted as an all-wheel-drive adventure vehicle along the lines of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Land Rover Range Rover. EV rivals include the Audi...
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Nissan recalls Frontier, Titan pickup trucks for rollaway risk
Newer Nissan pickup trucks equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission are being recalled because the trucks can roll away despite being in the "Park" position, the NHTSA disclosed Tuesday. When owners shift the truck into Park, the parking pawl in the transmission may not engage. The driver could shut off and exit the vehicle without actually...
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Relief at the pump: Falling gas prices could continue
Gas prices have retreated from their $5 record high, and the relief at the pump could continue as the economy cools off and supply catches up with demand. Decreasing oil prices along with an increase in domestic gasoline stock have caused the national average to drop in consecutive weeks, according to the AAA. “Domestic gasoline demand...
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2023 Kia Carnival
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Kia Carnival? What does it compare to? The 2023 Kia Carnival minivan seats up to eight passengers in comfort and at a value. It competes with the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and Honda Odyssey, as well as three-row crossover SUVs such as the Kia Sorento. Is the 2023 Kia Carnival a good minivan? Sharing a...
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2023 BMW i4
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 BMW i4? What does it compare to? The BMW i4 is an electric sedan that mostly retains the conventional style of the 4-Series, but swaps in an electric powertrain. It competes against other electric vehicles, ranging from the Tesla Model 3 to the Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6. Is the 2023 BMW i4 a good car? If you can get...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq, Toyota Venza top this week's new car reviews
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV appears to be the harbinger GM's luxury brand needed to chart the right course on the dawn of its electric era. The 2023 Toyota Venza represents a more traditional approach to electrification with a standard hybrid powertrain and a rating of 39 mpg combined. Those fuel-saving options headline this week's new...
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2023 Buick Encore GX
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Buick Encore GX? What does it compare to? Small in stature but big on style, the 2023 Buick Encore GX is a compact crossover SUV worth shopping against the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and even the Volvo XC40. Is the 2023 Buick Encore GX a good car/SUV? The Encore GX splits the difference between mainstream and...
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Hyundai shuffles 2023 lineup, discontinues Accent, Veloster N, Ioniq
The small car segment lost more members on Thursday, with Hyundai announcing the end of production of the entry-level Accent compact car and the N vestige of the Veloster hatchback. The original Ioniq hybrid also ended production this year, ceding ground to a suite of electric vehicles with an Ioniq sub-brand. The three cars will not be back for a...
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2023 Chevrolet Traverse
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse? What does it compare to? The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is a big—but not overwhelmingly large—three-row crossover SUV with chunky styling and a comfortable cabin. It’s a bit bigger than most rivals, including the Kia Telluride and Honda Pilot. Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse a good...
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2022 Toyota Tundra recalled for rear axle issue
The redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck has been recalled for a rear axle housing that can separate from the shaft and increase the risk of a crash, the NHTSA disclosed on Wednesday. The recall applies to trucks with either the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 or the hybrid version of that powertrain. Toyota is unsure how many vehicles are...
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