 Spicy Hot: Kia HabaNiro
Fully electric concept has a range of more than 300 miles
All-wheel drive, go-anywhere character
Butterfly-wing doors
Level 5 autonomy
Kia calls it an ECEV, an all-electric "Everything Vehicle"
Head-up display is full width of windshield
Kia calls its HabaNiro concept car a "prescient look into the future of mobility where automobiles will seamlessly integrate design, capability, capability, usefulness and creativity." Translation: The Kia Haba...
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 The 13 most important cars of the 2019 New York auto show
From three-row crossover SUVs to shapely mid-size sedans, the 2019 New York International Auto Show had an important new-car introduction for just about every kind of buyer Wednesday. The show opens to the public Friday and highlights include the 34-mpg 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the shapely 2020 Cadillac CT5 sedan, the luxo-laden 2020 Lincoln...
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Audi expands new-car subscription service options
Audi's trial new-car subscription service now offers shoppers a less-expensive tier called Core Collection, the automaker said Tuesday. The trial program is only offered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and now includes two tiers priced at $995 and $1,495 per month. Previously, Audi offered just one $1,495 program. CHECK OUT: BMW's new subscription...
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Volvo cars can alert each other to road hazards
New Volvos will harness cloud-based communication technology to alert each other about obstacles and road hazards ahead. Initially, the system launches across Europe for the 2020 model year. Volvo told The Car Connection that there are plans to introduce the feature to the U.S., but it was not ready to share timing. The connected-safety technology...
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Unveiled
Mazda's best-selling model finally gets a diesel
Turbo 2.2-liter produces 290 lb-ft of torque at only 2,000 rpm
EPA fuel economy of 27 mpg city/30 mpg highway
Priced from $41,000
Available to order online
Long expected and even longer discussed, a Mazda CX-5 powered by a diesel engine has finally been launched..
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Genesis Mint Concept First Look
Genesis Mint is a 2-door, 2-passenger electric car
Aimed at bustling urban environments like New York City
Small footprint and minimalistic design
All-electric powertrain estimated at 200 miles of range
During an impromptu fashion show under the giant Vessel structure at New York's trendy new Hudson Yards, Genesis unveiled the Mint all-electric concept car the night before it takes the stage at the New York International Auto Show..
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Limited-Edition Kia Stinger GTS Unveiled
Standard mechanical limited-slip differential
New Dynamic all-wheel-drive system has a Drift mode
Only 800 Stinger GTS models will be built
Standard bright orange, with carbon-fiber trim pieces
Priced from about $44,000 (RWD) to $46,500 (AWD)
Kia has taken the wraps off the new Stinger GTS, a limited-edition version of its entertaining sports sedan equipped with a mechanical limited-slip differential as standard equipment..
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class First Look
GLS580 with 4.0-liter V8 or GLS450 with 3.0-liter inline-six
48-volt EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist
Newly available second-row captain's chairs
MBUX infotainment with available gesture controls
New E-Active Body Control
Standard Carwash mode
Current GLS450 starts at $71,145, GLS550 is $96,745
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class sits at the top of the brand's SUV lineup..
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class stretches into Maybach territory, almost
Opulence and space take the driver’s seat in the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, the three-row SUV that made its debut Wednesday at the 2019 New York auto show. With the new GLS, Mercedes blocks and tackles to defend its turf from new arrivals such as the BMW X7 and Lincoln Navigator. MORE: Read our 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class preview Spun...
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2019 Porsche 911 Speedster First Look
Pays homage to the original 356 Speedster
Limited to just 1,948 units worldwide
Based on outgoing Type 991 chassis
503-hp flat-6, borrowed from the GT3
Base price of $274,500 (plus fees)
Porsche has been making speedster variants - open-top models with a focus on driving pleasure - since 1952..
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2020 Subaru Outback
Set to go on sale this fall in base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring trim levels, the 2020 Outback boasts an exceptionally wide lineup. The Outback is still a station wagon version of the Subaru Legacy with a lift kit and standard all-wheel drive that feels more like a crossover SUV. The Outback and Legacy share many body panels, an...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 First Look
Launch model for EQC
EQC is the first EV from Mercedes's EQ sub-brand
Based on GLC-Class crossover
480 miles range based on European standard
Arrives in the USA in 2020
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to launch the EQC, the first model from its EQ sub-brand of EVs..
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Tesla to hike price for "Full Self-Driving" driver-assistance tech
Tesla's advanced driver-assistance technology, which isn't even fully operational yet, will cost a lot more next month. "Full Self-Driving," as Tesla calls tech that allows its vehicles to drive themselves from an on-ramp to an off-ramp on limited-access roads with no driver intervention, will cost $3,000 more "over time," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said...
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2019 New York Auto Show
2019 New York Auto Show Debuts: 2020 Hyundai Sonata, 2020 Ford Escape, 2020 Lincoln Corsair, 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and the 2020 Cadillac CT5, 2020 Hyundai Venue..
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class preview
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV puts a pitch-perfect marker down on ever-bigger SUVs—and on opulence. It arrives late this year just in time to defend its turf from a slew of ultra-luxury SUVs, not to mention the naff Lincoln Navigator and the new BMW X7. The 2020 GLS wears a new look that owes much to the softer shape of the mid-size...
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2020 Hyundai Venue preview
Little crossovers now have a big stage. With the Venue, Hyundai not only has a smaller companion to the Kona crossover, but also a five-door hatchback that may fit in the shadow cast by the big Palisade. The 2020 Hyundai Venue made its debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show and will go on sale in the U.S. in late 2019. Hyundai hasn't...
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2020 Toyota Highlander preview
The 2020 Toyota Highlander looks to its RAV4 little brother for some of its styling inspiration. Boxier, more angular lines than last year’s model belie the 2020 Highlander’s larger footprint and more spacious interior. The redesigned Highlander goes on sale in December in L, LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum trim levels, with hybrid...
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2020 Lincoln Corsair preview
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair crossover represents what may well satisfy a wide range of harried urban parents and professionals: It’s a compact, relatively extroverted crossover utility vehicle on the outside, but inside it alms to be a calming “sanctuary for the senses.” The Corsair is a new nameplate for Lincoln, but the form...
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2020 Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition
Signifies the 50th anniversary of Nissan's legendary GT-R name
A performance star worthy of the GT-R name
Exclusive interior treatment
Pricing has yet to be determined
Half a century ago, the Nissan Skyline GT-R started a streak of street-legal performance coupes that also had a steady share of racing wins..
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Annual Awards
Our annual awards are among the most coveted in the industry because they're among the most valued by car shoppers..
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2020 Subaru Outback First Look
All-new version of the Outback revealed
182-hp 2.5-liter flat-4, or a 260-hp turbo 2.4-liter
CVT automatic, all-wheel drive with X-Mode
New 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen
Arrives in dealerships this fall
Current Outback starts at $27,320
The 2020 Subaru Outback is a comprehensive update of the brand's defining model, which is also its most popular..
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2020 Toyota Highlander First Look
All-new look for 4th-generation Highlander
Rides on new TNGA platform
V6 or hybrid powertrains offered
Three-row SUV promises up to 34 mpg combined
Safety Sense 2.0 standard in all models
Price estimated from low-$30,000 range
Toyota has taken the wraps off the next-generation of its mainstay 3-row SUV, the Highlander..
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2020 Subaru Outback unveiled: Crossover SUV laces up with more tech, turbo power
The redesigned 2020 Subaru Outback hits the road, trail, mountain, river crossing, or middle-of-nowhere in late 2019. Its styling is largely carried over—think tall station wagon with chunky roof rack, unpainted side cladding, and a stack of LED fog lights on most trims. Inside, the upgrades are literally a bigger story thanks to a vertical...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 First Review
The 2020 CLA is the second generation of the entry-level model launched in 2013
CLA is now positioned above the new A-Class, which shares the same platform
Launch model gets 221-horsepower 4-cylinder; 302-horsepower AMG model to follow
Goes on sale late 2019
The CLA was a colossal risk for Mercedes-Benz when it first debuted in 2013..
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Best Cars and Top 10 Lists
Your Shortcut to the Right Vehicle
It seems every new vehicle we drive is both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor..
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2019 BMW M850i xDrive First Review
BMW's new M850i revives the 8 Series nameplate, last seen two decades ago
The "8" nomenclature denotes BMW's series topper
M850i coupe and convertible are on sale now
Priced from $112,895 for coupe, $122,395 for convertible, plus $995 delivery
BMW's model lineup has seen a proliferation of virtually every niche-filling vehicle the Bavarian brand could muster, leading many to argue that the brand's stream of SUV variants have strayed far from the brand...
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Luxury SUVs: Midsize Segment
Sometimes the Middle of the Road is the Place to Be
Roomier than small luxury SUVs but not as pricey, thirsty or cumbersome as the big ones, midsize luxury SUVs might be the most well-balanced luxury vehicles of all.
Most midsize luxury SUVs offer three-row seating, several offer driving dynamics reminiscent of some sport sedans, and many start in the low $40,000 range or lower..
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Volkswagen ID. ROOMZZ Concept Debuts in Shanghai
Three-row battery-electric SUV concept at the 2019 International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition in Shanghai
Seven-passenger SUV will have four-wheel drive, up to a 295-mile range, and 301 hp
Advanced driver assistance and fully autonomous operation are part of the plan
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Infiniti Qs Inspiration Concept
Infiniti's Qs Inspiration shows off a future sport sedan built on a flexible platform
While the concept appears to have rear-wheel-drive proportions, Infiniti says that the platform would support all-wheel-drive functionality
Concept's raised driving position pairs with "instantaneous acceleration and sustained power delivery"
This week, ahead of its global debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, Infiniti unveiled a teaser of what a future electrified sport sedan...
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2019 Fiat 124 Spider Urbana Edition First Look
New edition of the convertible roadster for 2019
Dark exterior and interior enhancements and special accents
Available now at dealers
Package runs $995 on 2019 124 Spider Classica models
A new special edition package has been added to the Fiat 124 Spider catalog..
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Hyundai Venue expected to be smaller, cheaper than Kona
2020 Hyundai Venue set to be unveiled April 17th
New 2-row SUV will be smaller, more affordable than Hyundai Kona
Sketches depict chiseled, more rugged styling
Set to rival Nissan Kicks and other smaller subcompact SUVs
Hyundai Venue pricing promises to start around $18,000
Expected to go on sale in Summer/Fall 2019
Hyundai has announced that it will be adding a new entry-level SUV to its lineup positioned below the Hyundai Kona..
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Concept GLB
Concept crossover would slot between GLA and GLC in size
Room for up to seven people
Off-road-inspired styling
Powered by 224-horsepower gas engine
Mercedes-Benz's latest concept, the Concept GLB, shows how much potential there can be with a compact car platform..
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2019 Volkswagen Atlas Basecamp Concept Bows
VW's 3-row crossover SUV concept targets mountain bikers
Exterior, interior enhancements and upgrades
Tire and suspension modifications for trail use
Concept has matching HIVE EX compact expedition trailer
The Volkswagen Atlas 3-row crossover SUV has been treated to a concept version that will be displayed at the New York International Auto Show..
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Mazda 3 recalled to fix faulty windshield wipers
Mazda will recall 187,789 compact cars to fix faulty windshield wipers that may stop operating, according to documents filed with the NHTSA. The recall covers 2016 through 2018 Mazda 3 sedans and hatchbacks. In documents filed and published earlier this month with the NHTSA, Mazda said the 3 could house a defective windshield wiper relay. The...
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 Approved for Racing
Legal in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Stock and Super Stock classes
Does quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds at 115 mph
Fastest naturally aspirated street-legal muscle car
Dodge offers a new "Angry Bee" interpretation of the classic Dodge Super Bee logo
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 puts out 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque
Pricing starts at $46,080 (including destination charges)
Dodge's 2019 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented street-l...
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Luxury Cars: Small/Compact Segment
The most affordable luxury cars are some of the most fun.
Today's luxury cars feature higher-quality materials than ever, futuristic technologies, and come backed by increasingly exceptional dealer service..
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2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo
GT-R racecar-inspired performance upgrades
Extensive carbon-fiber body work
Functional GT3 GT-R styling cues
Pricing still to be determined
In the sports car world, "intimidating" can be a really good word..
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2019 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition First Look
Limited-edition model with special trim and equipment
Twin-turbocharged 300-hp 3.0-liter V6
Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
At dealerships in May
Current Q50 3.0t Sport prices range from $48,945-$50,945
A unique combination of popular features along with special design tweaks inside and out come together on the new 2019 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition, which makes its debut at the New York auto show.
Also: Check out the latest news from the New York Internati
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2020 Nissan Versa First Look
All-new subcompact sedan adds features and style
Strong suite of safety systems standard
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available
On sale this summer
Pricing still to come; current model starts below $13,500
For its latest vehicle debut, Nissan skipped an artificially lit convention center filled with industry-specific attendees and opted instead for a beach packed with thousands of concert-goers..
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2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC63/GLC63 Coupe First Look
4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 469 hp
High output GLC63 S Coupe boasts 503 hp
Adds MBUX with 10.25-inch center touchscreen
Styling tweaks include reshaped grille
On sale late 2019
2019 models range from $71,795 to $82,795 (with destination)
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC compact SUV undergoing a minor makeover for 2020, so, too, does its most steroidal variant, the Mercedes-AMG GLC63..
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2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger Stars & Stripes Edition Bow
New trim celebrates the men and women who serve our country
Stars & Stripes Edition adds military-inspired cues to Challenger and Charger
Dodge has highest percentage of buyers who are active military members
Special Edition arrives at dealerships this summer
Package priced $1,995 over the price of a 2019 Charger or Challenger
This summer, the 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger will be offered in a special model that celebrates those that serve in the U.S.
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2019 Audi Q3 crossover loads tech and luxury for $35,695
The 2019 Audi Q3 crossover will cost $35,695 to start when it goes on sale this summer, Audi said Monday. That price includes a mandatory destination fee and nets buyers a Q3 Premium, which comes equipped with standard heated seats, power driver's seat, a panoramic sunroof, and digital instrument cluster that measures 10.25 inches. All-wheel drive...
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2020 Kia Telluride vs. 2019 Kia Sorento: Compare Crossover SUVs
Deciding between the 2019 Kia Sorento and 2020 Kia Telluride crossover SUVs may come down to how often you plan to use the third-row seats. Or it may not be that simple. Either way, the 2019 Sorento and 2020 Telluride offer compelling reasons to visit a Kia dealer. MORE: Read our 2020 Kia Telluride and 2019 Kia Sorento reviews On our ratings...
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2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 First Look
AMG-performance version of the redesigned CLA 4-door coupe
2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 7-speed DCT
302 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque
Accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Arrives in dealerships in late 2019
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 joins the expanding A-class family of redesigned baby Benzes, which already includes the 2020 CLA250 four-door coupe, the A220 sedan, and the AMG-fettled A35 sedan.
Performance Enhancements
To make the jump from Merced
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This Week in Car Buying
If you've got a tax refund coming, we imagine you've already filed and hopefully have a check in hand..
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2020 Cadillac CT5 Revealed
Successor to the CTS sedan
2.0- and 3.0-liter engines with 10-speed automatics
Super Cruise available on select models
Rear- and all-wheel drive promised
Available this fall, prices expected to start under $50,000
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 sedan, which will replace the 2019 CTS in its lineup will go on sale this fall offering two new powertrains and features like the Super Cruise hands free cruise control...
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2020 Jaguar XE First Review
Refreshed XE sedan
New soft-touch leather interior
Turbo 2.0-liter available with 246 or 296 horsepower
Supercharged V6, diesel dropped
SportShift gear selector replaces rotary dial
Four optional Drive modes
Prices range from $39,900 to $46,295
You're forgiven if you don't know much about the Jaguar XE because this compact rear-wheel-drive sports sedan tends to fly beneath the radar..
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2020 Acura TLX PMC Edition First Look
Limited-production version with 360 to be built
All painted Valencia Red Pearl, an NSX hue, with a black roof
290-hp V6, all-wheel drive standard
Arrives in dealerships summer 2019, priced around $50,000
Treatment is next going to be applied to the MDX
With the Acura TLX PMC Edition, the Japanese automaker is looking for some rub-off from the NSX supercar onto the brand's more mainstream products..
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Aston Martin Rapide E
Rapide E is Aston Martin's first all-electric car
Rapide E uses 800-volt battery with 65 kWh capacity
Nets 602 horsepower, 700 lb-ft of torque
Top speed is 155 mph, 0-60 in under 4.0 seconds
More than 200 miles of range, can fully charge in less than an hour
The limitations that used to keep people away from electric cars are disappearing..
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2020 Lincoln Corsair Teased in Photo
2020 Lincoln Corsair is automaker's next-gen compact luxury SUV
Corsair replaces the one-and-done MKC nameplate
4-cylinder power, front- and all-wheel drive expected
Corsair pricing should be similar to MKC, currently starting at $33,995
Set to compete with Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3
In advance of the New York Auto Show, Lincoln has sent out a teaser for the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, a small luxury SUV that competes with the Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLC....
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2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition
Nissan's affordable sports car turns 50
Bracing racing-heritage livery
Adorned inside and out with 50th Anniversary reminders
Pricing yet to be determined
Back in 1969, two things changed how we saw the world..
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NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue over automatic emergency braking
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into 2017 and 2018 model year Nissan Rogue crossovers after 87 consumer complaints of erratic automatic emergency braking events. Consumer Reports reported on the investigation on Friday, which will look at 675,000 vehicles total. The complaints largely alleged that the system brought the crossover to a stop...
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2019 Nissan Leaf
The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus offers up to 226 miles of EPA-rated range, which makes this all-electric hatchback competitive with other long-range models such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV. Last year the Leaf lineup received a redesigned exterior and interior, new active-safety features, and more battery capacity and...
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Will the VW Tarok concept pickup be sold in the US?
It's hardly shaped like one, but the Volkswagen Tarok concept pickup bound for the 2019 New York auto show is a balloon. More specifically, it's a trial balloon for the automaker to gauge appetite and interest in a VW-branded pickup in the U.S. The Tarok is already scheduled to be built and sold in South America, although prevailing winds may...
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Ford F-Series models recalled again over engine block heater fire risk
Ford will recall for the second time about 131,000 pickup trucks equipped with defective engine block heaters that could catch fire. In documents filed with the NHTSA on April 8 and released Sunday, the automaker said that the block heater's cable splice connector may have been damaged when the automaker's dealers repaired them as part of a recall...
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Colorado could make winter tires, AWD, or chains mandatory on Interstate 70
Motorists traveling through Colorado could face penalties this fall for traveling a section of Interstate 70 in winter without all-wheel drive, winter tires, or snow chains. The Colorado Sun reported Monday that a bill in the state would require drivers to have prepared for winter weather to travel on I-70 between Morrison and Glenwood Springs, a...
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2020 Nissan Versa revealed: Honey, I shrunk the Altima
Alongside country and rock musicians performing at the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nissan on Friday unwrapped its redesigned subcompact sedan. The 2020 Nissan Versa offers an unusual amount of safety and high-tech features for a subcompact sedan, which Nissan hopes will make it appeal to younger buyers. It'll go on sale...
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2019 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla: Compare Cars
Small cars are a craft and not an art. The 2019 Honda Civic and 2020 Toyota Corolla might not look like tradesmen, but both compact cars are hard at work and have sharpened their skills over decades to become adept at shuttling people and cargo all over. The two cars are among the most prolific models on sale today and despite the growing...
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2020 Audi R8 preview
The updated 2020 Audi R8 is supercar that’s serious about its speed. Every model can exceed 200 mph and there’s hardly an ounce of fat on its newly sharpened body. While the R8’s competitors sport dihexahedral somethingorothers, Audi’s approach to performance is clinical. This year, the R8 is updated and offers a...
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Five years later, union moves to organize VW's Tennessee car plant again
Workers at Volkswagen's car factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will vote on whether to organize and join the United Auto Workers Union on April 29 and April 30. When the UAW made a push to organize the plant's eligible assembly line workers in 2014, the effort narrowly failed 712-626. The UAW did manage to organize skilled trade laborers after...
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2020 Nissan Versa
The 2020 Nissan Versa sedan borrows its streamlined styling from the Nissan Leaf electric car, but that’s about all the two small cars share. The 2020 Versa will go on sale in summer 2019 in S, SV, and SR trim levels and a choice of eight paint colors. For now, the Versa is only offered as a four-door sedan; it’s not clear if a...
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Ford rolls out new key fob technology to stop hackers
Hackers beware of Ford's latest key fob technology. The automaker said Wednesday that it will begin to introduce new technology that puts its key fobs into a sleep mode to prevent them from being hacked. A duplicated key fob could be used to steal a vehicle. The automaker is launching the tech first in the United Kingdom on its Fiesta and Focus...
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Ford, Uber dial back expectations for self-driving cars
Two major players vowing to transform the automotive industry with self-driving cars backpedaled on expectations this week. Both Ford and ride-sharing company Uber tempered expectations for when autonomous cars will arrive and what they'll be capable of when they do. Uber's chief scientist at its Advanced Technologies Group, Raquel Urtasun, cast...
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2019 Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X used to be the only fully electric vehicle you could get in the U.S. that was truly fit for American-size family duty. Although with the introduction of the Audi E-tron this year, plus the Jaguar I-Pace and many more shades of electric crossover if you go smaller and lower in price, the Model X is certainly no longer the only...
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2019 Mazda 3
For many years the Mazda 3 has been the compact-car go-to for drivers who can’t afford to leave practicality and frugality by the wayside. With the new 2019 Mazda 3, the automaker isn’t completely abandoning that philosophy, but it is carving out the space for an entirely new kind of zoom-zoom: the mass market. The very attractive...
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2019 VW Atlas expands turbo-4 engine availability, again
More versions of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas are again available with a turbo-4 base engine. Cars Direct reported Wednesday that VW introduced an Atlas SE 2.0T trim with a starting price of $35,090. For buyers, it offers them a way to add in more premium features while skipping the more powerful but thirstier 3.6-liter V-6 engine. After VW axed the...
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Acura MDX recall, NY auto show preview, EV tax credit: What's New @ The Car Connection
325K Acura MDX crossover SUVs recalled over bad taillights Filings released by the NHTSA on Tuesday reveal that Acura will recall nearly 325,000 crossover SUVs to fix their faulty taillights. Self-driving cars tackle tropical storms at Singapore test center In Singapore, self-driving development cars are getting a far tougher shakedown than they...
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iPhone users more likely than Android users to text behind the wheel
Results of a study conducted by an insurance comparison website revealed that iPhone users may be more likely than Android users to text and check their phones will driving. The Zebra surveyed 2,107 Americans and shared the results of its study with The Car Connection on Wednesday. The study found that iPhone users reported that they text, take...
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Electrified aircraft could make flying cars a reality
Those 1950s magazine covers with stylized flying cars zipping around may have been onto something after all. Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan released the results of a study on Tuesday that suggests vertical take-off and landing contraptions—think cars with wings—may make some sense as an eco-friendly alternative to...
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2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Subaru Forester: Compare Cars
A road in the woods diverges, and compact crossovers take the one more traveled. At least, some of them do. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 and 2019 Subaru Forester both hook a left and head up dusty trails with truckier-looking soft-roaders compared to their rivals. Both crossover SUVs are mega-popular among shoppers for their outdoors-ready vibes and...
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NYC not happy with its first on-road facial recognition tech trial
New York City played host to the state's first attempt at using facial recognition camera trials on its bridges and tunnels, but the trial didn't go quite according to plan. In fact, it failed miserably. The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that it had obtained a Metropolitan Transportation Authority email that declared the technology didn't...
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Self-driving cars tackle tropical storms at Singapore test center
In Singapore, self-driving development cars are getting a far tougher shakedown than they are in gentle real-world testing in places such as Arizona. IEEE Spectrum on Monday opened the doors to the Center for Excellence for Testing and Research of AVs, or CETRAN, in Singapore, a 200-acre facility that can replicate producing severe tropical...
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325K Acura MDX crossover SUVs recalled over bad taillights
Filings released by the NHTSA on Tuesday reveal that Acura will recall nearly 325,000 crossover SUVs to fix their faulty taillights. The recall covers 2014 through 2019 Acura MDX crossover SUVs. In the filings, Acura said that gaskets used between the taillights and the vehicle's tailgate sheet metal may deform due to variations in the...
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British startup says its self-driving car doesn't need fancy tech
A British startup says it doesn't need the expensive sensing tech found in most self-driving cars and has opted instead to use cameras and artificial intelligence software that learns how drivers react to real-world situations Medium reported Monday that Wayve fits its test cars with a camera, a GPS tracker, and a computer to analyze collected...
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London begins charging drivers of older cars to curb pollution
Beginning last week, drivers of most diesel vehicles and all older cars will pay an extra charge to enter certain parts of London. The Ultra Low Emissions Zone rules went into effect, which are intended to discourage driving older, higher polluting cars into central London. According to a report from The Evening Standard, experts believe the ULEZ...
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Philadelphia looks at adding a congestion fee
Philadelphia may follow in New York City's tire tracks by adding a traffic congestion fee in busy parts of the City of Brotherly Love. Local NBC News affiliate NBC 10 reported last week that there are no proposals or timelines on the table, but the Philadelphia mayor's office is considering a congestion price table to charge drivers entering the...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35 AMG debuts: A stylish 302-hp firecracker
Don't let its suave looks fool you: The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35 AMG that debuted Monday is a 302-horsepower muscle machine in a tight-fitting track suit. The hottest version yet of the automaker's redesigned CLA four-door sedan retains the CLA300's elegant roofline, but it swaps in a high-output, AMG-massaged version of the automaker's 2.0-liter...
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California sues EPA over Trump's emissions rollback
The battle between California and the federal government escalated last week. The state filed a lawsuit against the NHTSA and the EPA over the Trump administration's proposal to freeze fuel efficiency and emissions regulations at 2020 levels. The proposal would also end California's ability to set stricter standards. Reuters reported on the...
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Redesigned Nissan Frontier due for 2021
The Nissan Frontier is finally ready an overhaul as the mid-size truck segment grows increasingly crowded. The 2019 Frontier has been on the market since 2004 and it looks like it'll stick around until a redesigned model arrives with more power in September 2020 for the 2021 model year, Automotive News reported Sunday. When the pickup shows up, it...
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Buy a car and Hyundai could pay off some of your student loan debt
A trial program that launched Tuesday in California and Arizona may provide new-car buyers saddled with student debt with up to $900 toward their education loans if the take delivery of a new Hyundai by September 30. Hyundai dubs the program Student Assurance, and for now it's only available at certain dealerships in California and the Phoenix...
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Toyota to make its electrification tech open-source
the maker of the original mass-market hybrid car is feeling generous. The Japanese automaker said Wednesday that it will share its electrification tech with rival automakers in a bid to reduce vehicle emissions. The automaker said it will offer about 24,000 patents it currently holds for other automakers to use for free. In addition to making the...
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2019 Mazda 6
The 2019 Mazda 6 doesn’t make a bad step. This year, the mid-size sedan returns mostly unchanged from last year’s version, albeit with standard safety hardware that was optional last year. We give the sedan a 6.3 that belies our feelings about it: full safety information isn’t yet in that could raise its score, and base models...
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Higher speed limits mean more road deaths, study finds
Rising speed limits in the U.S. are to blame a spike in highway fatalities, the IIHS said Thursday. The IIHS published new findings that showed an estimated 37,000 more drivers died due to increases in speed limits compared to if the limits hadn't been raised at all. On average, around 10,000 people die per year in speeding-related crashes. The...
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