 Where have all the $20,000 cars gone?
If you’re looking for an inexpensive new car, you might have missed your window. The number of new vehicles that start below $20,000 is at a low point, and it appears to be getting worse. “As automakers have abandoned that space (of new vehicles under $20,000), sales have basically dried up completely,” Tyson Jominy, VP of data...
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Review update: The 2020 Volvo S60 looks more expensive than it is
Redesigned for 2019, the 2020 Volvo S60 rolls into the new decade with a swagger built on sophisticated style, advanced safety, and easy-to-use technology. The luxury sedan needs every advantage to compete with German stalwarts such as the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, as well as upstarts such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Genesis...
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2020 Tesla Model X
The 2020 Tesla Model X all-electric three-row crossover is the largest vehicle in the automaker’s stable. Despite its showy falcon-wing rear doors, the Model X has plenty of redeeming features including its space, efficiency, and performance. We give it a 7.8 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) The base 2020 Model X is the...
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2020 Tesla Model 3
After fits and starts, the 2020 Tesla Model 3 electric sedan is available in its full range of trims, which are largely differentiated by range and performance. The base $39,990 Standard Range Plus is the base model, while the Dual Motor Long Range Performance model sits at the top with its $56,990 price. Besides an attractive price, the Model...
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2021 Kia Sorento three-row crossover detailed: More space, more style, more efficient
Kia this week set a high bar for its new three-row crossover coming to the U.S. later this year—and we don't mean the Kia Telluride. The 2021 Kia Sportage will sport new looks, a new engine, and a new skeleton when it comes to the States. The crossover will make its formal debut at the Geneva auto show in March, although Kia has detailed...
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Get a grip: These all-wheel-drive vehicles handle ice and snow
For drivers in cold and wet weather states, the availability of all-wheel drive can drive car shopping decisions. Is AWD worth the upcharge over front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles? And are crossover SUVs the only option? We tested six popular models in a snow-filled parking lot at 9,000 feet above sea level in Winter Park, Colorado to understand...
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2020 Ram 1500: Compare Trucks
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and 2020 Ram 1500 pickups are a far cry from their agrarian ancestors that were less comfortable and less fashionable than the hay bales they could haul. Now, full-size pickups are family-vehicle replacements and SUV surrogates with enough tech to not only get the job done but also to entertain when not on the job...
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From Altima to Rogue to GT-R in a week: Nissan rolls out car subscription plan
Drivers may be able to drive a new and different Nissan every day of the week as part of a new subscription plan the automaker detailed Wednesday. The program, which will cost at least $699 per month, has one big caveat: for now, it's only limited to the Houston area within 20 miles of the South Main neighborhood. Nissan spokeswoman Jeannie Whited...
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2020 Infiniti Q60
Like the sedans on which they are based, sporty luxury coupes are struggling to find buyers in a market that is obsessed with the siren’s song of practicality emanating from similarly sized SUVs. Nissan luxury subsidiary Infiniti is keen to make the most of its existing design, giving it a much-needed feature upgrade in the form of an...
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First drive review: 2020 Camry AWD adds confidence but not performance
The front tires of the 2020 Toyota Camry XSE are sliding sideways in the snow. Usually, that could be dangerous, but it’s all right this time because I’m causing the slide. I’m on an autocross covered in ice and snow in a field outside of Park City, Utah, and I’m sliding the nose to test the limits of the Camry’s new...
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Top 5 most efficient 2020 three-row crossover SUVs
Though nearly every automaker offers a three-row crossover SUV, only a select few of these large family vehicles can be considered fuel efficient. Electrification raises expectations for efficiency without sacrificing performance or size. Just five years ago, when there were no plug-in hybrid or electric three-row SUVs, a 25 combined mpg was...
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2020 Tesla Model S
Few cars are as significant as the Tesla Model S hatchback. The venerable Tesla model didn’t just advance electric cars, it also propelled electric cars past being a shrugged-off science experiment. Once the Model S passes into history, its name will rightly join the ranks of other seminal automobiles that dramatically and permanently...
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Toyota recalls certain 2020 sedans, crossovers, and hybrids for engine coolant leak
Toyota is recalling certain new hybrid and gas models equipped with a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine due to an engine coolant leak that can cause the cars to stall, which can increase the risk of a crash. Toyota announced the recall of certain 2020 Toyota and Lexus models on Feb. 6, and ordered dealers to stop selling the 44,191 affected models, which...
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2020 Volvo S60
While Volvo has been busy electrifying its lineup and designing some of the most stylish crossovers on the market, the 2020 Volvo S60 luxury mid-size sedan won our hearts, and earned a TCC Rating of 7.3 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.) New for 2020 and standard on all trim levels is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The 2020...
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2020 Audi Q8
The 2020 Audi Q8 didn’t need to wait long to be crowned the king (or queen) of the automaker’s lineup. After just one year on sale since its introduction last year, the Q8 full-size crossover will be joined in 2020 by fire-breathing performance variants that will help cement its position as the aspirational Audi to buy. The Q8 is...
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2021 Jaguar F-Type
We’ll skip the tired, “sex on wheels” cliches and titilating metaphors and get right to the point: The 2021 Jaguar F-Type coupe or convertible is highly satisfying and hugely sensual. Dang it. Even we can’t escape the F-Type’s attraction. And we try really hard. With the 2021 F-Type, Jaguar has an aspirational car to...
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2020 Alfa Romeo 4C
The riotous 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C snorts like a baby Ferrari and drives like a souped-up Miata. For its incredible handling, ample turbo power, and sizzling Italian style we give it 5.8 out of 10 overall, with points shaved off for the iffy interior, lack of comfort, and rough ride. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2020, the 4C (or 4C Spider...
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Genesis, Lexus, and Buick top most dependable brands: J.D. Power
The most dependable new vehicles are made by Genesis, Lexus, and Buick, according to J.D. Power's annual vehicle dependability study released on Wednesday. The premium brands received far fewer complaints by owners in the first three years of ownership than from owners of other makes. “There’s no question that three-year-old vehicles...
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Safest 2020 vehicles, Genesis wins big, Model X recall: What's New @ The Car Connection
IIHS awards safest cars for 2020 The bar has been raised for vehicle safety in 2020. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Thursday stricter criteria in awarding its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ honors to 2020 models. Here are the affordable new crossovers on their way in 2020 Death, taxes, and new crossovers. Few things are...
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Ford recalling more than 225,000 vehicles for faulty suspension
Ford said Wednesday that it would recall more than 225,000 Taurus sedans, Flex crossovers, and Lincoln MKT crossovers for a faulty suspension component that could crack under heavy use. Police vehicles are also included in the recall. According to the automaker, the vehicles' rear suspension toe link could crack under heavy wear, which would...
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Here are the affordable new crossovers on their way in 2020
Death, taxes, and new crossovers. Few things are as certain as the deluge of tall-riding hatchbacks on the way this year for new-car shoppers. This year, many new crossovers from several automakers will make their way to dealer lots to give buyers even more decisions to make. Although crossovers are incredibly popular, finding an affordable one...
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2020 Acura RLX
The 2020 Acura RLX is often overlooked by luxury sedan shoppers, but its merits shine through for those who do some digging. For its potent hybrid option, great safety record, and relative value, we give it 6.7 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2020, the RLX is unchanged from last year, when it adopted a new look. With its...
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2020 Kia Cadenza
The 2020 Kia Cadenza gets a new face while it carries on unchanged under the hood. It’s still a comfortable, spacious large sedan with impressive value. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.8 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2020, the Cadenza receives an extensive visual refresh featuring new exterior styling, a bigger updated...
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IIHS awards safest cars for 2020
The bar has been raised for vehicle safety in 2020. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Thursday stricter criteria in awarding its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ honors to 2020 models. Of the 219 new models evaluated, only 64 earned TSP ratings, and only 23 of those earned the TSP+ award, which is the industry’s most...
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2020 Honda CR-V vs. 2020 Mazda CX-5: Compare Crossover SUVs
The 2020 Honda CR-V and 2020 Mazda CX-5 sell two different flavors of practical: hardcore and softcore. The refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V goes by the numbers, whether they’re fuel economy or interior room; it provides one of the roomiest interiors in the class and trades on Honda’s well-earned reputation for reliability, but it’s not...
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2020 Kia K900
The 2020 Kia K900 has all the luxury-sedan charms a four-door can muster—but it’s still a relative unknown. Perhaps the only reason it’s not immensely popular with buyers is the three-letter badge on the hood. With its top-notch quality, amply strong powertrain, and relative value, we give it 7.4 out of 10 overall. (Read more...
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Hyundai recalls more than 425,000 Elantras for fire risk
Hyundai is recalling certain 2006-2011 Elantra compact sedans and 2007-2011 Elantra Touring wagons due to a short circuit that may occur in the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the South Korean automaker announced Feb. 6. The recall covers 429,686 models. Moisture can enter the ABS module, which can cause an electrical short, which can lead to an...
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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport attempts to be all things to all SUV buyers: spacious, comfortable, practical, capable, and even affordable. While it nails some traits, others are less of a success. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.4 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) This year, the Disco Sport gets a thorough mid-cycle refresh...
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Larger 2021 Chevy Tahoe comes with larger, $50,295 starting price
The redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV will cost at least $50,295 when it goes on sale later this year, which represents a $1,000 increase over the outgoing model. GM announced the pricing scheme to dealers and confirmed with The Car Connection on Monday. More than half a foot longer than the old model, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe opens up...
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2020 Audi Q7 three-row crossover costs $55,795
The updated 2020 Audi Q7 three-row crossover will come standard with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine and a smaller price tag compared to the 3.0-liter turbo-6 that has already been announced for the family-size SUV, the automaker announced this week. The 2020 Audi Q7 with a 248-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo-4 and all-wheel drive will cost $55,795 when it...
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Ram recalling nearly 85,000 new heavy-duty pickups for fire risk
Ram will recall 84,978 2019-2020 heavy-duty pickups for an issue that may cause their transmissions to leak fluid, which can lead to an increased fire risk, the company announced this month. At issue are 2019 and 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which was equipped on models with a turbodiesel engine...
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Smaller VW SUV on the way, but more may be coming
Volkswagen's newest chief of operations says the automaker's upcoming small crossover may not be the only SUV the automaker adds to its growing lineup. VW Chief Operating Officer Johan De Nysschen told The Car Connection last week at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show that there may be room for more crossover derivatives in the automaker's lineup. "The...
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2020 Jaguar E-Pace
The 2020 Jaguar E-Pace is the second crossover for a brand that just a few years ago didn’t have a single SUV in its lineup—or in its history. The city-sized 2020 E-Pace packs most of what urban luxury buyers want into an attractive and engaging but imperfect package. We give it 6.4 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate...
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2020 Subaru BRZ
Sports cars haven’t always been about power and prestige. In another era light weight and balance reigned over horsepower. The 2020 Subaru BRZ throws back to that era, and impresses with its sharp moves and looks, though the diminutive size and lack of power aren’t for everyone. We give it 5.8 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we...
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2020 Toyota 86
The 2020 Toyota 86 is a driver-focused sports car in an era that’s nearly passed it by. Its humble power output, aging platform, and small stature keep it out of the pantheon of all-time great sport coupes—but those looking for an affordable and fun-to-drive sports car need look no further. We give it 5.8 out of 10 overall for...
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Best of the 2020 Chicago Auto Show: TCC picks the posh and practical
The 2020 Chicago Auto Show kicked off auto show season and gave car shoppers a preview of what they can expect on dealer lots later this year. The new cars shown off on Thursday's media day ranged from pure performance to posh and practical. We'll stick with the latter, even though the $750,000 Liquid Carbon limited edition 2020 Ford GT is auto...
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a 54-mpg green-tech highway machine
If you drive a lot on the highway and think mileage really matters, yet you’re still not ready to turn in your gas card for a charging-network app, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might prove the perfect choice when it arrives in a few months. With the Sonata Hybrid’s debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, Hyundai announced a...
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2020 Chicago Auto Show debuts: What's New @ The Car Connection
2021 Chrysler Pacifica arrives with all-wheel drive, standard active safety tech The updated minivan adds all-wheel drive to its powertrain menu and a top trim package. 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a 54-mpg green-tech highway machine The latest version of the Sonata Hybrid could end up with the best EPA highway rating of any car without a charge...
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2021 Volkswagen Atlas preview
VW’s biggest people mover gets its most substantial update since it arrived on the streets. With the 2021 Atlas, Volkswagen has two crossovers: a three-row Atlas and two-row Atlas Cross Sport. Both crossovers share many similarities, including powertrains and available features. Much like their namesake, the crossovers carry a large burden...
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2021 Chrysler Pacifica arrives with all-wheel drive, standard active safety tech
Minivan buyers in wet and winter weather states, Chrysler has heard your pleas. The refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan comes with optional all-wheel drive, more standard safety equipment, and more technology, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles revealed Thursday at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. All-wheel drive will help the Pacifica better compete with...
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2021 Chevrolet Equinox preview
Chevy’s popular compact crossover has a new face for a new decade and a sporty trim that draws even closer to the bigger Blazer. The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox will go on sale in fall 2020 in L, LS, LT, Premier, and RS trim levels. Chevy hasn’t yet said how much it will cost, but we expect that it will stay close to last year’s...
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2021 Chrysler Pacifica
Shoppers of family vehicles no longer need to look beyond the Chrysler Pacifica.All-wheel drive is now an option on the refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The refresh of the minivan includes tweaks to the front and rear styling, a better infotainment system, more storage, and more standard safety features. Chrysler hasn’t said how...
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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio successfully adapts the brand’s sexy design and sporty dynamics to a crossover SUV for the first time. It’s luxurious, powerful, and charming, though it doesn’t match competitors for interior space and it’s had some quality issues. We rate it a 6.6 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)...
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2020 Nissan Frontier
Change comes slowly when you’re the 2020 Nissan Frontier. After a decade and a half with virtually no changes, the mid-size pickup gains a new V-6 engine and a high-tech 9-speed automatic transmission for 2020. The updates are big, but their news cycle will be short-lived. Nissan will finally stop building this generation Frontier by the end...
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