 2020 Cadillac CT6 lineup sliced with fewer options and engines
The 2020 Cadillac CT6 will soldier into its final year with a simplified lineup. The luxury division has chopped trim to just three with fewer options and engine choices. CarsDirect reported Monday the 2020 CT6 will be available in Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum trims. Those intrigued by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 or even a twin-turbo V-6 won't...
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 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid Review, Price, Photos
Ford's first-ever Explorer Hybrid
3.3-liter V6 engine/electric motor
318 combined horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque
Range: more than 500 miles between fill-ups
On sale later this year
Prices start at $53,375
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid is an all-new midsize SUV with a hybrid gasoline/electric powertrain..
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36,750 people died on US roads in 2018, a slight decline
In a year-over-year analysis, vehicle traffic fatalities dropped slightly in 2018 compared to 2017. Although 36,750 people are estimated to have died on U.S. roads last year, the figure is down 1 percent from 2017 figures. The Department of Transportation and NHTSA compiled the statistics and released the report this month, which shows the final...
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Off-road, safety tech added to rugged 2020 Lexus GX 460
The 2020 Lexus GX 460 is treated to a minor styling update that masks its newly standard active safety tech and available off-road features. Under its crisper tuxedo for the new year, the 2020 GX 460 is still a global-market Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Up front is a new spindle grille that falls better in line with Lexus design as of recent, and a...
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Florida will allow autonomous test cars to operate without a human backup driver
"Florida man" headlines may be a thing of the past when it comes to cars. The Sunshine State will become home to the nation's least stringent autonomous car legislation come July 1. Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation into law last Thursday that does not require a self-driving test car to have a human driver present, Fox 13 reported. The law...
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2019 Mazda 6 crash tested, earns Top Safety Pick award
The 2019 Mazda 6 sedan is a Top Safety Pick, according to the insurance industry-funded IIHS. Mazda's mid-size sedan earned the accolade when equipped with optional headlights, as is often the case for vehicles that win the award. However, the 6 fell short of the Top Safety Pick+ award because even its best headlights aren't up to par. The IIHS...
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Review update: Tonight, let's just 2019 BMW X5 and grille
BMW didn’t invent the SUV—they don’t even like to use the term. But they have made some crossovers and SUVs worth loving. The early X1s were E90s that wore platform shoes, the early X5s had leftover Land Rover DNA tucked below its beltline. The newest X3 is arguably the most consumer-focused luxury car on the road, and the X6M is...
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2020 Ford Explorer rated as high as 24 mpg combined
The 2020 Ford Explorer is frugal for a full-size SUV, even with optional all-wheel drive. EPA ratings indicate it may be the thriftiest of its direct rivals. The EPA last week released its fuel economy estimates for the new SUV and show the 2020 Explorer will return up to 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Those figures come with...
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2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4/Spyder First Look
Turbo four replaced by naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six
414 horsepower, 309 lb-ft of torque on tap
6-speed manual only
0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed of 187 mph (Spyder) and 188 mph (GT4)
Standard PASM, lower ride height, and driver-adjustable suspension elements
Priced at $96,300 (Spyder), $99,200 (GT4) plus $1250 destination
For order now, with deliveries next spring
Porsche has just announced the latest ultra-high-performance versions of its mid-en
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2020 GMC Canyon
The 2020 GMC Canyon is a no-nonsense mid-size pickup truck that remains a good choice even against its stiff competition. It’s more comfortable and luxurious than other options in its class especially in top trims, though safety is a concern, so we’ve awarded it 4.8 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2020, the...
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2019 Honda Passport vs. 2019 Nissan Murano Comparison
2019 Honda Passport
Starting Price: $33,035 | Price Yours
Above Average: Interior room, off-road ability, ride and handling, standard driver-assist features
Below Average: Price, narrow rear door openings, weak fuel economy, high cargo floor lift-over height
Consensus: A smaller, more off-road friendly version of the Pilot offering great interior room, handling and power, but also a steep price tag.
2019 Nissan Murano
Starting Price: $32,415 | Price Yours
Above Average: Inte
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FCA sued over Jeep Wrangler suspension concerns
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been served a class-action lawsuit over suspension concerns in the Jeep Wrangler, which owners often call the Jeep "death wobble." According to the lawsuit, which The Detroit News reported on last Wednesday, it was filed in Detroit's U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and alleges FCA knew of the...
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2019 Honda Passport vs. 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Comparison
2019 Honda Passport
Starting Price: $33,035 | Price Yours
Above Average: Interior room, off-road ability, ride and handling, standard driver assist features
Below Average: Price, narrow rear door openings, weak fuel economy, high cargo bay lift-over height
Consensus: A smaller, more off-road friendly version of the Pilot offering great interior room, handling and power, but also a steep price tag.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer
Starting Price: $29,995 | Price Yours
Above Average: Exp
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Hyundai, Kia in driver's seat as VW exits its deal with self-driving car startup
Hyundai and Kia last week upped their investment in autonomous car technology startup Aurora Innovation just as Volkswagen stepped away from its partnership with Aurora. Specifically, the investment will expand self-driving technology research to more Hyundai and Kia models and help build a platform suitable for the brands' future autonomous cars...
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2019 Honda Passport vs. 2019 Ford Edge Comparison
2019 Honda Passport
Starting Price: $33,035 | Price Yours
Above Average: Interior room, off-road ability, ride and handling, standard driver-assist features
Below Average: Price, narrow rear door openings, weak fuel economy, high cargo bay lift-over height
Consensus: A smaller, more off-road friendly version of the Pilot offering great interior room, handling and power, but also a steep price tag.
2019 Ford Edge
Starting Price: $30,990 | Price Yours
Above Average: Powerful t
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Rivian Pricing, Availability, Details
American company to launch with all-electric pickup and SUV
Backed by big investments from Ford and Amazon
Vehicles to be made in America at Illinois plant
Range of up to 400 miles, 3-second 0-60 mph time
Rivian is among the newest automakers focusing on electric vehicles, but despite its newcomer status, this startup is already generating significant waves and has received massive injections of funding..
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2013 Ford F-150 trucks recalled for second time over transmission update
Ford has issued an update to a previous recall for 123,000 2013 Ford F-150 pickups. The recall affects trucks that haven't undergone a transmission software update, and models that have already received the previous fix, Ford said Wednesday. The problem surrounds a powertrain control module for 2013 Ford F-150 pickups equipped with the 5.0-liter...
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD to cost less than outgoing truck
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD will cost less than the truck it replaces with a starting price of $35,695. That price is $300 lower than last year's model and it includes a $1,595 destination charge, Chevrolet said Thursday. Plunking down $35,695 puts a buyer in a Silverado HD Work Truck model with a regular cab and long bed—not a...
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2020 Kia Cadenza to get new look next year
The 2020 Kia Cadenza has a new look for the new year. The automaker brand an updated version of big sedan in its home market of South Korea Wednesday. There, it's known as the K7, but we'll likely see the car keep the Cadenza name when it's shown for the U.S. market. Though sedans continue to fall out of favor with buyers over crossovers and SUVs...
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1.2M Ford Explorer SUVs recalled to address suspension component
About 1.2 million Ford Explorer SUVs have been recalled over a suspension part that may crack over time. The automaker said this week the recall involves 2010-2017 Ford Explorer models. Specifically, the issue affects SUVs that experience "frequent full rear suspension articulation." The actions may eventually lead to a toe link fracture in the...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade First Review
All-new Hyundai Palisade is the automaker's biggest SUV ever
3-row crossover has seating for up to 8
Standard V6 engine
Scheduled to go on sale this summer
2020 Hyundai Palisade prices start at $31,550, plus $1,045 delivery
The all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade is one of the most important vehicles to date for the Korean automaker..
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2019 Honda Passport earns five-star crash-test ratings from the NHTSA
The 2019 Honda Passport aced the federal government's crashworthiness tests, the automaker said Wednesday. However, the 2019 Passport didn't ace the tests. The five-seat crossover SUV earned four stars for the frontal crash test overall, five stars in the side-impact assessments, and four stars in the calculated rollover risk measurement. Overall...
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Big SUVs are most likely to last 300K miles
Giant SUVs are less likely to go extinct than sedans, hatchbacks, and convertibles, according to the results of a study conducted released Monday by iSeeCars.com. Only six vehicles in the study were likely to last at least 300,000 miles. The odds of any new vehicle making it that far into triple digits—that's the distance to the moon and...
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Nearly 7K BMW SUVs, small cars recalled to fix airbag issues
A handful of new BMW crossover SUVs and small cars will be recalled next month to fix one of two airbag issues, according to documents filed by BMW with the NHTSA that were released Tuesday. The first recall covers the 2019 BMW X7 SUV, which may have been built with improperly head-protecting airbags that were improperly installed. According to...
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Torque-heavy 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel detailed
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel finally made its debut, staking its ground as the light-duty diesel pickup heavyweight. Ram revealed the pickup with the version of its 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 engine, which now makes 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. The latter figure is often what matters most for diesel truck shoppers given it correlates...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade crossover SUV priced from $32,595, undercuts Kia Telluride
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is ready to battle for families across the U.S. The three-row crossover SUV will arrive on the frontlines with a $32,595 starting price, Hyundai said Tuesday. That price includes a mandatory $1,045 destination charge. The automaker will keep trim levels fairly straightforward: SE, SEL, and Limited trims come standard with...
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2020 Lincoln Aviator Priced
All-new SUV slotted between Navigator and Nautilus
Twin-turbo V6 power, plus hybrid
10-speed automatic
3-row seating
Pricing starts at $51,100
Combined fuel economy hits 21 mpg
An all-new platform and a range topping 400-horsepower hybrid are among the highlights of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, a midsize 3-row SUV set to challenge rivals like the Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE..
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2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Look
First full redesign since 2005
Longer wheelbase, all-new sheet metal
48-volt active anti-roll bars
New 4-wheel steering
626-hp twin-turbo 6.0L W-12 with AWD
0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, 207-mph top speed
Estimated price above $200,000
In dealerships in early 2020
With the debut not long ago of an all-new Bentley Continental GT, the arrival of a redesigned Flying Spur—its 4-door sibling—has been highly anticipated, and...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class priced from $76,195
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class will arrive with a $76,195 starting price when it hits dealers later this year, the automaker said Monday. That's about $5,000 more than last year's model. The posh SUV will first arrive in GLS450 trim, which places an electrified inline-6 engine under the hood. Specifically, it's a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 First Look
All-new compact luxury SUV will slot below Mercedes-Benz GLC
First compact Mercedes with optional 3-row seating
Powered by 221-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder
4Matic all-wheel drive with off-road mode available
Predicted to begin in the mid-$30,000 range
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its newest crossover SUV, the GLB 250, which will slot beneath the compact GLC, but not by much..
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2019 Mazda 3 recalled over faulty airbag warning lights
The 2019 Mazda 3 has been recalled over airbag warning lights that may not illuminate correctly. The 17,016 cars affected by the recall may not actually display a warning light if something is wrong with the passenger airbag system specifically, or if a passenger does not have their seat belt buckled. Mazda said in documents filed with the NHTSA...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class preview
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class hides a secret. As its name suggests, the 2020 GLB slots alphabetically in the Mercedes lineup between the GLA and the GLC. But, the GLB offers a third row of seats that opens it up to seven passengers—its bigger and smaller siblings have room for just five. With the GLB250, Mercedes has its first small...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 revealed: Room for seven
About a third of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold aren’t cars at all. They’re crossover SUVs, and it’s hard to imagine that Mercedes could have expected it when its M-Class hit the road about two decades ago. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 that bowed Monday expands the automaker’s current crossover SUV lineup to six models...
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Midsize SUVs
The prototypical family car of the 21st century
If you need a vehicle with a spacious interior but don't want a big, thirsty full-size SUV, and you're not ready to succumb to the utter domestication of a minivan, welcome to the midsize SUV market..
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2019 Ram 2500 vs. 2019 Ram 3500 Comparison
2019 Ram 2500 Crew Cab
Starting Price: $36,950 | Price yours
Above Average: Supple ride quality, standard 6.4-liter Hemi or optional turbodiesel engine, high-tech interior
Below Average: High-output version of diesel engine not available; Power Wagon off-road version only available with gasoline engine
Consensus: Excellent blend of capability, comfortable, and high-tech features
2019 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
Starting Price: $38,300 | Price yours
Above Average: Optional 1,000 lb-ft
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IIHS: Toyota, Subaru top for child car seat ease of use
Toyota and Subaru earned top marks from the IIHS for the way their cars can handle child seats. The insurance industry-funded safety body said the two Japanese brands tied for the most "Good+" ratings, which is the highest ranking a vehicle can earn on the federal government's hardware scale. Overall, the industry has improved vastly since the...
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Toyota, Subaru to collaborate on electric car underpinnings
Toyota and Subaru said last week that they will collaborate on an all-wheel-drive electric car. Toyota will supply its electrification vehicle know-how, while Subaru will be responsible for engineering an all-wheel-drive system for the platform. DON'T MISS: 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Subaru Forester: Compare Cars The two automakers will eventually...
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10 Best Features for Your Family Road Trip
Whether you are taking a cross-country trip to grandma's house or just shuttling your family around town, there are plenty of cool features available in today's SUVs and minivans that can make your trip even better..
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FCA recalls 295K Ram 1500 pickup trucks over safety software problem
The 2019 Ram 1500 is subject to a new recall to update software that could disable the airbags and seat belt pretensioners. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said last week that 295,981 Ram 1500 pickups are part of the recall. The recall also affects the 2020 Ram 1500, but only 26 have been built and are included. None of them are at dealerships yet...
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German firm tests external airbag for side-impact crashes
German automotive supplier ZF revealed its external airbag system Wednesday and said that the experimental safety feature has the ability to shield passengers and protect them to a greater extent in a side-impact crash. The system operates exactly like how it sounds. External airbags deploy on the exterior of the car should the system determine a...
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2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible First Look
High-performance 2020 BMW M8 flagship bows
Offers 600-horsepower in M8 trim
Competition versions boast 617 horsepower
0-60 in 3.0 seconds
Set for July production
Priced from $133,000 for Coupe, $142,500 for Convertible
BMW has launched high performance versions of its flagship 8 Series Coupe and Convertible in the form of the 2020 BMW M8..
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra score four-star NHTSA crash-test rating
The redesigned 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra earned four-star overall ratings in the NHTSA's barrage of crash tests and measurements, a downgrade from the five-star rating the feds bestowed upon last year's version of the trucks. The government agency measures safety on a five-star rating scale, and it is relatively unusual for a new...
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Volvo says it will tow broken-down cars for life
Volvo owners stuck on the side of the road with a broken-down car will never need to worry about arranging a tow truck. The luxury brand said Tuesday announcement it will provide free towing for life for Volvo drivers in the U.S.. The program, fittingly called "Tow For Life," extends outside of the bundled roadside assistance included with a Volvo...
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Hertz tests car subscription program from $999 monthly
One of the world's largest car-rental companies is taking advantage of its massive car inventory by dipping its toes into car subscriptions. Hertz announced Tuesday it will roll out its Hertz My Car program in two markets to start. The structure is similar to many pilot car subscription services automakers and other rental car firms have dabbled...
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Cadillac Super Cruise: Network of compatible highways is growing
Offering expanded to CT4-V, CT5-V
Available on all Cadillacs next year
Networked freeways to grow to 200,000 miles
Dealer-installed updates available for 2018-19 CT6 models
Cadillac's Super Cruise - a hands-free driver assistance program that will steer the car and continuously maintain a safe gap to the car in front—will be available on the upcoming new CT4-V and CT5-V sport sedans..
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2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Octane Edition Added
Octane edition features blacked-out trim
Offered in black and white exterior colors
Package priced at $1,495
Orders taken now for fall delivery
Dodge will add a special edition 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Octane Edition this fall, a blacked-out trim package on its 707-horsepower high performance sedan..
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2020 Ford Fusion lineup trimmed for sedan's last year
The 2020 Ford Fusion lineup won't include the powerful Fusion Sport. Cars Direct reported Monday that the Fusion Sport will not return for the 2020 model year. The website confirmed with For a spokesman, who said the automaker wanted to simplify the lineup for the sedan's final model year. Instead, Ford will focus on more popular models of the...
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2020 Toyota Supra vs. 2019 Porsche Cayman Comparison
2020 Toyota Supra
Starting Price: $49,990 | Read more
Above Average: Fun to drive; great power and chassis; super-comfortable 14-way-adjustable seats; short wheelbase means sharp handling
Below Average: No manual transmission offered, polarizing design
Consensus: With the last generation bowing out after the 1998 model year, the Toyota Supra has returned, this time as a 2020 model that's largely based on the underpinnings of the BMW Z4..
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U.S. denies tariff exemption for China-made Buick Envision crossover SUV
As they make the journey across the Pacific Ocean from China to the U.S., Buick Envision crossover SUVs pick up more than just a passport stamp. For nearly a year, they have also been subject to a hefty 25-percent import tariff levied by the Trump Administration as part of an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. Buick requested an...
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GM, Michelin to test airless tire prototype
General Motors and Michelin said Tuesday that they will test an airless tire prototype called the Uptis. Uptis, which stands for "unique puncture-proof tire system," is designed to be puncture-proof, to last longer than a conventional tire, and to require less energy to produce. The airless tire made its debut at the Movin' On Summit, which...
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EPA ups amount of ethanol allowed in summer gas, but read your manual first
The EPA last week approved higher amounts of ethanol blended into gasoline to be sold at gas stations in the U.S. during summer months, but many automakers warn against using fuel with more than 10 percent ethanol content in their vehicles. The EPA said that it will allow fuel with 15 percent ethanol content—marketed as E15 at pumps—to...
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2020 Toyota Supra vs. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Comparison
2020 Toyota Supra
Starting Price: $49,990 | Read more
Above Average: Fun to drive; great power and chassis; super-comfortable 14-way-adjustable seats; short wheelbase means sharp handling
Below Average: No manual transmission offered; polarizing styling
Consensus: With the last generation bowing out after the 1998 model year, the Toyota Supra has returned, this time as a 2020 model that's largely based on the underpinnings of the BMW Z4..
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2020 Cadillac CT5-V First Look
Twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 makes 355 horsepower
10-speed automatic transmission
Rear- or
Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
Arrives in early 2020
Estimated pricing more than $50,000
More powerful
Cadillac's high-performance line of V-Series...
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Apple CarPlay interface updated with latest iOS 13 update
The refreshed Apple CarPlay interface shown Monday at the tech firm's Worldwide Developers Conference marks a major cosmetic and functional overhaul for the in-car smartphone interface and opens up the ability for third-party apps to work with the Siri virtual assistant. The updated CarPlay interface will arrive with an iOS 13 update this fall and...
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2020 Toyota Supra vs. 2019 BMW Z4 Comparison
2020 Toyota Supra
Starting Price: $49,990 | Read more
Above Average: Fun to drive; great power and chassis; super-comfortable 14-way-adjustable seats; short wheelbase means sharp handling
Below Average: No manual transmission offered; polarizing styling
Consensus: With the last generation bowing out after the 1998 model year, the Toyota Supra has returned, this time as a 2020 model that's largely based on the underpinnings of the BMW Z4..
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British owner puts Greyhound bus line up for sale
An icon of the American highway system is up for sale. Reuters reported last week that the British firm that owns Greyhound has put the bus line up for sale. Greyhound has struggled to compete with low-cost airlines in areas where the bus line typically serves. Relatively low oil prices have also hurt the bus line as more Americans are traveling...
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado turbodiesel engine priced from $42,285
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado's new turbodiesel will command the same price premium over other engines as the optional 6.2-liter V-8 also available under the pickup truck's hood. On Monday, Chevrolet said the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel inline-6 engine will cost $3,890 for trucks originally equipped with the standard 2.7-liter turbo-4 engine and...
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2020 Cadillac CT4-V First Look
New compact Cadillac sport
Turbo 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with 320 horsepower 10-speed automatic
Rear- or
Based on GM's Alpha platform
Arrives in early 2020
Price estimated in the low $40,000 range
Following the footsteps of sedan, new ...
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NHTSA begins investigation into GM SUV seat belt failures
The NHTSA last week opened an investigation into 1.4 million General Motors crossover SUVs after reports that an earlier recall may not have fixed faulty seat belt cables. The probe surrounds faulty seat belts that were supposedly fixed in a 2014 recall for 2009-2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook three-row SUVs...
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10K Ram 1500 pickup trucks recalled over driveshaft failure risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will recall about 10,000 models of its popular Ram 1500 pickup truck after a number of reports of driveshaft failures. The recall is scheduled to begin June 15 and was detailed last week in government filings released by the NHTSA. According to the filings, the driveshaft on certain 2018 and 2019 Ram 1500 trucks may have...
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2020 BMW X1 First Look
Styling and equipment updates for BMW's compact crossover
2.0-liter turbo four with 228 horsepower
Front-drive sDrive28i or all-wheel-drive xDrive28i
Arrives late 2019
Pricing not announced, current X1 starts at $34,950 (sDrive) and $36,950 (xDrive), plus $995 destination
Longtime fans of the brand might be skeptical that a front-wheel-based crossover can feel like a true BMW, but the BMW X1 does manage to deliver a credibly sporty driving experience while at the same time p...
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2019 Hyundai Veloster earns Top Safety Pick award
The IIHS subjected the 2019 Hyundai Veloster to its barrage of crash tests for the second time and on Thursday the sporty hatchback a Top Safety Pick. The results come after an earlier test where the driver's door opened following impact with a barrier. The problem could lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash, and it prompted...
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Skai High: BMW Designworks and Alaka'i Take on Air Mobility
Skai is an air mobility vehicle co-designed by BMW Designworks
Powered by hydrogen fuel cells with zero emissions
Six electric motors operate six rotors
Up to 400-mile range
Four-to-five passenger capacity in a luxuriously designed cabin
Piloted version launched first, with autonomous versions to follow
Safety features include a parachute for the entire vehicle
"How do you get rid of gridlock?" Good question to ask in a corporate office park about 30 miles north of Los A...
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Review update: 2019 Land Rover Discovery Td6 smooths off-roader's rougher edges
Diesel powertrains might be on the ropes, but what’s left hits like a freight train. The 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is one of the last left standing due to its outstanding applications including the three-row 2019 Land Rover Discovery TD6. For some, the smoother lines of this generation’s Disco forsake its barndoor-shaped heritage and...
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2020 Buick Encore GX First Look
New addition to Buick SUV lineup
Slots in between Encore and Envision
Will feature new standard safety and driver assistance features
General Motors' Buick division will add a fourth crossover sport utility vehicle to its lineup for the next model year..
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Automakers brace as Trump threatens imports from Mexico with tariffs
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to tax goods imported to the U.S. from Mexico with a 5% tariff beginning June 10 to curb illegal immigration. Trump announced the policy shift on Twitter, saying Mexico would need to curtail illegal immigrants flowing from Mexico to the U.S. or he would increase the tariffs by 5% every 90 days. ....at...
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer First Look
New addition to Chevrolet SUV lineup
Slots in between Trax and Equinox
Will feature new standard safety and driver assistance features
Chevrolet will expand its lineup of SUVs with the addition of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, a new subcompact crossover sport utility vehicle..
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2019 Kia Stinger earns Top Safety Pick+ award
The 2019 Kia Stinger is rated a Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional headlights and active safety equipment, the IIHS said last week. A Top Safety Pick+ is the insurance industry-funded group's highest accolade. The safety body put the sport sedan through its slew of tests and the car earned top marks in each category. The 2019 Stinger...
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Entry lux: Cadillac CT4 to do battle with BMW 3-Series, Audi A4
The 2020 Cadillac CT4 that bowed Thursday stands ready to take on Germany's best, and it started from the top. The 320-horsepower turbocharged CT4-V is the enthusiast-oriented flagship of a lineup that will grow downward with at least one additional, less-powerful and more affordable model. Cadillac will debut a standard CT4 minus the V in a few...
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Airbag fault prompts recall of 26k Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedans
Mitsubishi will recall thousands of Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedans in the U.S. over airbags that may not deploy because of a sensor that misreads rough road conditions. The Japanese brand filed documents with the NHTSA last month, which the agency published this week. The recall documents state that 26,016 Mirage G4 models are subject to the recall...
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Uber to ban low-rated riders from its ride-share service
Uber will ban low-rated riders from its service in the U.S., a move the ride-share company has already made in Australia and New Zealand. In a statement released Wednesday, Uber said the policy change puts the same level of accountability on riders as it does on drivers. Any rider who falls into a "significantly below-average" rating will be at...
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2020 Lexus RX adds touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto compatibility
The 2020 Lexus RX crossover SUV ditches last year's troublesome computer mouse-like control knob in favor of a touchpad and touchscreen for infotainment, which is now compatible with Android Auto. When it announced the upgraded tech Wednesday, Lexus said that it also tweaked the luxury crossover SUV's suspension and steering to improve handling...
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2019 Volvo S60 recalled over incorrectly tightened suspension part
The 2019 Volvo S60 has been recalled to address suspension components that may not have been tightened correctly on the assembly line, according to filings released Monday by the NHTSA. According to the filings, the recall will address suspension toe links, a relatively small but important component that keeps wheels pointed the right direction...
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2020 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h First Look
The Lexus RX, the best-selling midsize luxury SUV in America, gets a significant update for 2020
The RX lineup benefits from improved driving dynamics and refreshed styling
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 will come standard
The 2020 RX will be available with Apple CarPlay, and the first Lexus with Android Auto
2020 Lexus RX 450h hybrid nets 308 combined horsepower, 30 combined mpg
New RX goes on sale in late 2019
Current RX pricing starts at $44,695 for the RX 350, $47,120 for the RX 450h
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2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible First Review
All-new third-generation drop-top for 2020
Based on the Continental GT Coupe
626-hp twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12
Convertible roof opens in 19 seconds
Prices start at $236,100
If allowed to drive just one vehicle for the rest of our lives, the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible would likely be our first choice..
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer crossover revealed: Small utility goes long on heritage
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer that made its debut Wednesday takes one of the automaker's cherished names from history for a new spin. The crossover that will arrive in dealers early next year will be bigger than the subcompact Trax but smaller than the Equinox and Blazer and will aim for younger buyers with its expressive looks. Chevy didn't say how...
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2020 Ford Escape costs $25,980 to start
The redesigned 2020 Ford Escape will cost $780 more to start than last year's model when it goes on sale this fall. Order guides for the new compact crossover show the 2020 Escape S base model will start at $25,980 including a mandatory destination charge, which is more than some of its closest competitors. Cars Direct reported on the order guides...
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2020 BMW X1 updated with new looks, bigger screen
The 2020 BMW X1 has a new front end that makes it look even more like the automaker's larger crossover SUVs. BMW revealed the 2020 X1 on Tuesday, and it's hard to miss its enlarged kidney-style grille. The headlights are also treated to hexagonal LED designs, while the front and rear bumpers boast larger openings and more chiseled lines. The rear...
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