 GM expands Super Cruise to 2022 Silverado, 2022 Sierra pickup trucks
GM continues to roll out its Super Cruise hands-free driving system to more vehicles and with more features, the automaker announced Friday. Super Cruise expands to eight vehicles for 2022 and can be used while towing. “The additional Super Cruise-enabled vehicles and new features are an important step toward our goal of enabling hands-free...
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2022 Cadillac XT5
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Cadillac XT5? What does it compare to? The XT5 is Cadillac’s five-seat crossover SUV that could be shopped against the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Lincoln Nautilus. Is the 2022 Cadillac XT5 a good SUV? Though short on thrills, the XT5 is a competent SUV. It earns a TCC Rating of 6.3 out of 10, based on its good...
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Review update: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited delivers well-mannered efficiency
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe underwent some plastic surgery and came out with an updated exterior design, revised powertrains with a hybrid option, and a slightly tweaked cabin. The result of this mid-cycle update is a TCC Rating of 6.8 out of 10, which bests its direct competition such as the Chevrolet Blazer, Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee...
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5 things to know about the 2022 Ford Maverick
The 2022 Ford Maverick small pickup truck made its first public appearance at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The Maverick appeared to confirm its bona fides as a small pickup truck, and not just a compact crossover with a bed or a puny pickup from the 1980s and ’90s. We won’t know how the Maverick and its standard hybrid powertrain...
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Mercedes-Benz headlines a dozen automakers committed to electric vehicle futures
Mercedes-Benz joins the chorus of automakers pledging a future of electric vehicles, but with a timeline ramped up to occur this decade, the automaker disclosed Thursday. By 2025, the brand will launch three flexible electric vehicle platforms that will underpin a full lineup of battery electric vehicles by 2030. Even the AMG performance brand...
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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer? What does it compare to? The Chevy Trailblazer returned to the party last year as a slimmed-down, reasonably-priced crossover SUV with a stylish bod and less turbocharged power than we’d like to see. Shop it against the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, and Jeep Renegade, among others. Is the...
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What's New for 2022: Hyundai
Hyundai heads into the 2022 model year with an equal balance on electrification and performance, while revitalizing the compact utility vehicle segment. Its bestseller, the Tucson compact crossover, gets redesigned with hybrid and plug-in powertrains and shares its platform with the much anticipated 2022 Santa Cruz small pickup truck. The...
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Review update: 2021 Toyota Sienna proves to be ideal road tripper
Going-to-the-Sun Road ascends more than 3,400 feet in Montana’s Glacier National Park. The road clings to cliff faces as it switches back on hairpin turns above glacial lakes and raging rivers. Fog like dragon’s breath fills the valleys and clouds cloak mountaintops cleaved with waterfalls. Bisecting the crown jewel of the United...
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Volkswagen Passat sedan discontinued after 2022 Limited Edition model
The Volkswagen Passat joins a growing list of mid-size sedans destined for the automotive graveyard. The under-performing sedan gets one last hurrah with a Limited Edition model for 2022, which will be its last year of production in the U.S., Volkswagen announced Monday. Overshadowed by the larger, luxury-leaning Volkswagen Arteon sedan, and with...
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Review update: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy sets the bar for three-row SUVs
The Hyundai Palisade deserves another look. Overshadowed by its sibling, the Kia Telluride, the Palisade has been on the sideline despite its distinct design, slightly better packaging, and comfortable suspension tuning. When the three-row SUVs from the Korean automakers debuted for the 2020 model year, the Telluride beat the Palisade and earned...
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2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra recalled for airbag issue
GM is recalling 410,019 pickup trucks for an overhead airbag defect that can increase the risk of injury, the NHTSA disclosed this week. This expands a previous recall announced on November 25, 2020, that encompassed only 9,279 models. The roof-rail airbag inflators located on the edges of the ceiling near where the top of the doors shut may...
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Ford recalls more than 675,000 Explorers for another suspension issue
The 2013-2017 Ford Explorer SUV has been recalled again for a fractured rear toe link that could increase the risk of a crash, Ford announced on Friday. A total of 676,152 Explorers are affected in North America, with nearly another 100,000 in other parts of the world. The 2013-2017 Explorer three-row crossover SUV has been recalled multiple times...
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2021 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Ford Explorer: Compare SUVs
The three-row family crossover is the next best thing to the minivan without the soccer mom stigma. Several automakers do a good job of providing space and utility in their three-row crossovers, Ford and Kia among them. The 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Kia Telluride take a different approach to the family hauler, but which one is better for you and...
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GM recalls Silverado and Sierra HD diesels again for block-heater issue
GM is recalling Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty trucks equipped with a Duramax diesel engine and an optional engine-block heater. A short circuit in the connection to the block heater could cause a fire, the NHTSA disclosed this week. The short circuit can cause a fire if the block heater's coolant leaks onto the cable terminals...
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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI costs about $1,000 more at $30,540
The redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are almost here. Volkswagen confirmed on Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show that the renowned hot hatch will be quicker, faster, sharper, and safer, with the latest tech. And it'll cost more. The eighth-generation, or Mark 8, Golf GTI and Golf R will come with a price increase of about...
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2022 Jeep Compass redesign counters Ford Bronco Sport for $26,490
Jeep isn't about to let the Ford Bronco Sport step on its turf without fighting back. Jeep unveiled the redesigned 2022 Compass at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday ahead of arrival in U.S. dealers this fall for $26,490 (including destination). The small SUV with on-road charm and off-road capability features larger screens, new technology...
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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI starts at $30,540; Golf R costs $44,640
The redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are almost here. Volkswagen confirmed on Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show that the renowned hot hatch will be quicker, faster, sharper, and safer, with the latest tech. And it'll cost more. The eighth-generation, or Mark 8, Golf GTI and Golf R will come with a price increase of about...
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2022 Jeep Compass redesign counters Ford Bronco Sport
Jeep isn't about to let the Ford Bronco Sport step on its turf without fighting back. Jeep unveiled the redesigned 2022 Compass at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday. The small SUV with on-road charm and off-road capability features larger screens, new technology, standard active safety technology, and a more refined design inside and out than the...
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Redesigned 2022 Infiniti QX60 adds technology, refinement, and $2,500 to the price
The 2022 Infiniti QX60 gets an extreme makeover that infuses the three-row SUV with more luxurious trappings, upgraded technology, and a big increase in price. The QX60 is still based on the Nissan Pathfinder, and both vehicles skipped the 2021 model year to return this year as fully redesigned models. Though the two still share a powertrain, much...
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Redesigned 2022 Infiniti QX60 adds technology, refinement, and $2,500 to the price tag
The 2022 Infiniti QX60 gets an extreme makeover that infuses the three-row SUV with more luxurious trappings, upgraded technology, and a big increase in price. The QX60 is still based on the Nissan Pathfinder, and both vehicles skipped the 2021 model year to return this year as fully redesigned models. Though the two still share a powertrain, much...
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2022 Hyundai Veloster will only live on in N form
Hyundai quietly announced a long list of changes to its lineup for 2022, and buried in the announcement was some sad news: that the 2022 Hyundai Veloster would only carry on in its high-performance N form. Don’t get me wrong, the survival of the N was of paramount importance for those of us who still have a hankering for hot hatches. Whether...
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2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Kia Telluride: Compare SUVs
The three-row family crossover is the next best thing to the minivan without the soccer mom stigma. Several automakers do a good job of providing space and utility in their three-row crossovers, Ford and Kia among them. The 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Kia Telluride take a different approach to the family hauler, but which one is better for you and...
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What's New for 2022: Buick
Buick leans into crossover SUVs for 2022, with its entire lineup devoted to road-friendly comfy cruisers. GM's premium brand counts only four models for 2022, but the Encore GX should nudge its namesake Encore into oblivion any time soon. With all the crossovers to choose from, Buick relies on its cosmopolitan Avenir trim to etch out any...
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2022 Chevrolet Trax
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax? What does it compare to? The 2021 Trax is a small SUV with hatchback-like proportions and available all-wheel drive. Its competitive set includes the Buick Encore, Nissan Kicks, and Honda HR-V. Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax a good car/SUV? The Trax is inexpensive, but it’s behind the times when...
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2022 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Toyota Corolla: Compare Cars
Between them, they’ve sold millions—and the rivalry between the 2022 Honda Civic and 2021 Toyota Corolla hasn’t been diminished by new competitors or by new kinds of compact vehicles. They’re still two of the bestselling vehicles in the U.S. Which one’s better? The latest Corolla sedan has newfound verve to go with...
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First drive: 2021 Hyundai Veloster N rekindles the love, even with an automatic
It has been said that love endures all things, even the switch from a manual transmission to an automatic. In the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N, the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission enhances the driving experience, and bolsters the love. The last time I drove the quirky hatchback with one rear door, at Atlanta Motorsports Park, it had charmed our...
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What's New for 2022: Toyota
Toyota's biggest vehicle headlines the brand's biggest news for model year 2022 with the redesign of the 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The problem is Toyota has only disclosed a teaser image for the big, blocky full-size pickup. Last redesigned for 2007, the Tundra trails every other pickup truck except the Nissan Titan in sales, but its...
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2022 Chevrolet Spark
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevrolet Spark? What does it compare to? The Chevy Spark is a subcompact car, the kind of city-friendly, inexpensive choice that shoppers forget about when gas prices are low and flock to when they’re high. This might be the Spark’s year, so plan to shop it against a dwindling list of rivals including...
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2022 Buick Enclave
What kind of SUV is the 2022 Buick Enclave? What does it compare to? The 2022 Buick Enclave is one of the best luxury crossover vehicles GM builds. With three rows of seats for up to seven passengers, the 2022 Enclave blends tailored looks with expansive space to compete with vehicles like the Acura MDX, Lincoln Aviator, and Mazda CX-9. Is the...
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Jeep Cherokee: Compare Crossover SUVs
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport and 2021 Jeep Cherokee ride onto the trails in tracks laid by their legendary ancestors, with trail-ready hardware and road-friendly suspension setups that speak to our sensibilities. Reality is reality and most of life takes place on pavement. We’re fans of both because of their impressive capabilities, but with a...
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2022 Chevrolet Malibu
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu? What does it compare to? The 2022 Malibu is a mid-size sedan that can be cross-shopped against the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Mazda 6. Is the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu a good car/SUV? As the last front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan from Detroit, the Malibu is a reminder of the way things were for a...
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2021 Ford Bronco vs. 2021 Toyota 4Runner: Compare SUVs
The 2021 Ford Bronco off-road SUV is new this year and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner isn’t. Both off-road SUVs can crawl over boulders, ford rivers, and ferry the family across town. After a 25-year absence, the Bronco epitomizes the latest, greatest features while the 4Runner, which was last redesigned for 2009, has an interior as dated as wood...
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
What kind of car is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class? What does it compare to? The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class flagship is a sedan, coupe, and convertible that combine to set the industry standard for luxury and sophistication. It’s a powerful, tech-rich, and endlessly comfortable car that competes against the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, and Lexus...
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2022 Buick Encore
What kind of car is the 2022 Buick Encore? The 2022 Buick Encore is a small crossover, the oldest in its brand lineup. It’s been surpassed by rivals that include the Chevy Trax and Hyundai Venue, not to mention Buick’s own attractive and well-equipped Encore GX. Is the 2022 Buick Encore a good car? We give the 2022 Encore a TCC Rating...
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