 First drive: 2020 Mazda CX-30 small crossover is driven by details
As a carmaker, Mazda’s proudly majored in the minors. They’ll tell you as much, too. With the 2020 CX-30, Mazda’s American-sized small crossover is full of minutiae that defines the cars they make. Want details? The front passenger gets a perfectly placed grab handle that’s like sliding your right hand into a boxing glove...
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2020 Mazda CX-30
Despite the same few letters and one digit, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 doesn’t share much with the CX-3 sitting across the showroom floor. That’s a good thing. The CX-3 may have been the perfect small crossover for overseas, but it was too cramped for American tastes and um, well, waists. With the 2020 CX-30, Mazda has a crossover designed...
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Subaru Outback: Best Car To Buy 2020 Nominee
The 2020 Subaru Outback will go through any field, stream, trail, or two-track to tell you that it’s a crossover. The car’s loyal devotees will go just about as far to tell you it’s the wagon versatility that makes it the best kind of crossover—if they admit that it’s a crossover at all. The tall-riding...
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BMW finally adds Android Auto
BMW must be angling to be on Santa’s good list. A week after announcing it would no longer charge extra for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced Wednesday that it would finally introduce Android Auto compatibility in its vehicles by July, 2020. BMW’s belated move represented one of the last major automakers to offer Android Auto compatibility...
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Car Prices: 2020 Toyota Highlander debuts at $35,720, tops out above $50,000
The 2020 Toyota Highlander crossover SUV makes its debut with a new platform, new standard technology, and new torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. It also debuts a sticker price for its most expensive models that passes the $50,000 mark. With a base price of $35,720, the 2020 Toyota Highlander L costs at least $2,500 more than the entry-level 2019...
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 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 First Review
Pros
Front- or all-wheel drive
Roomy for its size
Standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Optional 3rd-row seat
Turbo 2.0-liter engine produces great torque
Cons
Price starts at $36,600 but can climb to nearly $60,000
Optional 3rd-row seat is small
Blind-spot warning isn't standard
Overly aggressive lane-keep assist
What's New this year?
All-new GLB slots between GLA & GLC
Chassis related to the CLA sedan
Digital instrument panel
Standard run-flat...
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Car Prices: Honda bumps price, adds features, eliminates trim lines for 2020 Ridgeline
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline costs $510 more than the 2019 model, but it is a better deal because every Ridgeline model now features a 9-speed automatic transmission, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and a group of active safety features, Honda announced Thursday. The base RT and mid-range RTL-T lines will be eliminated for 2020, leaving the Sport, RTL...
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IIHS toughens criteria for Top Safety Pick awards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety will toughen safety standards for its coveted Top Safety Pick awards, the insurance-funded group announced Wednesday. But those standards include pricier equipment, such as LED headlights, that cost more for new car shoppers. “We’re interested in promoting safety,” Joseph Young, media...
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2021 Chevrolet Suburban preview
Sometimes a barge is better. The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is the latest in a long-running series of mega-sized family warships, a name that traces back to the early 20th century when people weren’t necessarily smaller—maybe they just needed less stuff. With the Suburban, Chevrolet has an even bigger grocery-getter than the related 2021...
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BMW finally adds Android Auto, leaves Lexus as odd one out
BMW must be angling to be on Santa’s good list. A week after announcing it would no longer charge extra for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced Wednesday that it would finally introduce Android Auto compatibility in its vehicles by July, 2020. BMW’s belated move leaves Lexus as the only major automaker that doesn’t offer Android Auto...
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Kia Telluride: Best Car To Buy 2020 Nominee
With the Telluride, Kia has its best family car ever. Its best highway car ever. Its best interior ever. Cleverly, it’s all wrapped in a three-row package that’s aimed right at slaking America’s SUV thirst—without acting too thirsty. The 2020 Kia Telluride does what great family vehicles must do, with seating for up to...
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe preview
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is one of America’s most popular family haulers, an upright boxy SUV with plenty of character and even more space. With the Tahoe, Chevrolet has a truck-like full-size SUV in a sea of crossover sameness. The redesigned Silverado pickup truck forecasted the first full redesign of the Tahoe in more than a decade. Like...
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA First Look
gets more power and more space
AMG GLA 35 rounds out the line-up
New 2.0-liter inline-4 engine makes 13 horsepower more
Entry-level GLA with an off-road package
On sale in summer 2020
Pricing estimated to range between $35,000 and $45,000
Mercedes-Benz has taken wraps off all-
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2020 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox sits at the intersection of practicality and value. Though it isn’t best in class in any measure, it performs well in safety and has plenty of interior space for growing families; there’s a reason crossover SUVs like the Equinox have replaced mid-size sedans and minivans as the default family vehicle. A...
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Ford Escape: Best Car To Buy 2020 Nominee
It’s been a long time coming, but the new 2020 Ford Escape has some good reasons for its overdue arrival: a new body and interior, new safety technology and infotainment systems, and new hybrid and plug-in models that soar to new fuel economy heights. While the outgoing model had the heart of a hot hatchback, the 2020 Escape softens its...
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Redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban gain size, screens
For anyone who felt the current Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban were small, there's good news: Both SUVs will make gains in new versions set to make their debut. On Tuesday in Detroit General Motors unveiled the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban with a lot more space, optional turbodiesel power, and up to five display screens. When they goes on sale...
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First drive: The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S boosts Porsche into electric era
Reports of the Porsche Taycan have evoked the kind of superlatives that can only overstate. Porsche’s first electric vehicle has been called game changing, the future, and, of course, a Tesla killer. It’s even been posited that the Taycan (pronounced TIE-khan) will not only outperform and outsell the 911, but that it is also...
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban First Look
All-new Tahoe and Suburban arrive in mid-2020
New chassis with independent rear suspension
Choice of two gasoline V8s or a turbodiesel I6
10-speed automatic transmission
Longer wheelbase, significantly roomier
More leg room and cargo room
Available air suspension and Magnetic Ride Control
More safety tech and connectivity
Pricing not yet announced
Chevrolet has unveiled the all-new 2021 Tahoe and Suburban, the company's popular and big body-on-frame SUVs..
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EPA fuel economy ratings show 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid is the most-efficient small SUV
Ford on Tuesday revealed the EPA fuel economy ratings for its redesigned 2020 Escape Hybrid, and they show it is the most-efficient small SUV on the market. With front-wheel drive, the 2020 Escape Hybrid is EPA estimated at 44 mpg city, 37 highway, and 41 combined. That gives the Escape Hybrid a range of 582 miles on a single tank of gas from its...
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2020 Ford Mustang
The 2020 Ford Mustang balances retro styling with thoroughly modern handling and a variety of engines and models to go with its coupe and convertible body styles. It’s a performance car bargain with a throaty exhaust note, agile moves, a decent ride, and a small but effective interior. We rate it a 6.0 out of 10 with the qualifier that...
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Honda Passport: Best Car To Buy 2020 Nominee
The Honda Passport wears a familiar name, and sports some familiar running gear, too. It’s a shorter, five-seat cousin to the Honda Pilot that we named our Best Car To Buy 2016. It’s a Best Car To Buy nominee almost by default, then. After a few laps on our north Georgia Nürburgring simulator (hey, y’all), it’s clear...
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 shorts on cylinders, goes long on satisfaction
Turbo-4 engines have taken over for beefy V-6 and inline-6 engines around the car world. The more surprising ones slot into big trucks and SUVs, from this year's Chevy Blazer to the Silverado (!) to the Mercedes SUV that started it all, the 2020 GLE-Class. Powered by V-6 engines since the day it was born in 1998 as the ML-Class, the Benz ute has...
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The Car Connection's Best Car To Buy 2020: The contenders
After test driving more than 100 new vehicles, our editorial team has come to one conclusion during our Best Car To Buy 2020 award season: There are no bad new cars. With an average transaction price at record highs of about $38,000, there better not be. We're close to naming our Best Car To Buy 2020, but before we do, we're faced with a...
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2020 Toyota Tundra
The 2020 Toyota Tundra is a hard-working truck that’s light on luxury and high-tech features. Toyota’s full-size pickup has its assets, but its basic design dates back more than a decade and it shows. We rate the 2020 Tundra at 4.5 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.) This year, the lineup is pared back to just one engine...
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2020 Honda Fit
The 2020 Honda Fit is a spacious small hatchback that’s thrifty, affordable, and safe. It’s not as fun as in years past, and its inexpensive-looking cabin underscores its economy-car status. We rate it 5.8 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) The Fit receives no changes for 2020, as it’s set to be replaced in...
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2020 Nissan Murano
The 2020 Nissan Murano is a stylish, comfortable mid-size crossover SUV that makes some compromises in the name of coolness. We give it 6.2 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2020, the Murano gains more standard safety equipment. Features such as blind-spot monitors now are standard on the SV trim and above. That leaves the...
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Best Car To Buy 2020: Past winners
We'll soon announce the nominees for The Car Connection's top award: Best Car To Buy 2020. After spending the year logging tens of thousands of miles test driving more than 100 new 2020 vehicles, our team identified those new vehicles that best handle the realities of everyday life. Through informed debate and collegial bickering, our staff picks...
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2020 Honda Passport
If the CR-V is too small and the Pilot is too big, Honda’s punched your ticket with the 2020 Passport. For 2020, the Honda Passport doesn’t stray far from the crossover that was new last year. In fact, nothing’s changed. It’s kind of a theme with the Passport—it’s closely related to the Pilot, minus a rear third...
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Lincoln appeals to millennials and women with Phone As A Key function for Corsair
Forget the fob, use the phone. That’s Lincoln’s message with the Phone As A Key function on the redesigned 2020 Lincoln Corsair. With Android devices and Apple iOS versions 9.0 and higher, owners can unlock doors on approach, start the car, and drive away, while freeing up space in pockets or pocketbooks by leaving the key fob behind...
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End of Year Car Deals for 2019
We're rapidly approaching the end of the year (and decade) which means that now is one of the best times to score a really great deal on a 2019 or 2020 vehicle in any number of Holiday Sales Events or Year End Car Deal programs by various manufacturers.
While Black Friday appears to have been a boon to most automakers, there are still plenty of 2019 and 2020 models on the lots that dealers are looking to move.
That means that for the month of December we'll c...
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2020 Honda Passport First Look
Passport priced from $33,085 to $44,875
Features a 3.5-liter V6 making 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque
Fuel economy is 22 mpg (20 city/25 highway)
Honda Sensing suite of driver assists and safety tech standard
Best-in-class interior volume and passenger space
Brand-new for 2019, the 2020 Honda Passport 5-passenger midsize SUV returns for unchanged, with four trim levels, all with either front- or available all-wheel drive, except for the top Passport Elite, which
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Car thieves prefer Honda sedans, American pickup trucks
Nearly 750,000 vehicles were stolen in 2018, according to the FBI, and very few of them were the high profile vehicles glamorized in films like "Gone in 60 Seconds," "John Wick," or all of the "Fast and Furious" films. The vehicles most prized by car thieves were workaday models easily stolen and easily stripped for parts. The Honda Civic and...
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2020 Volvo S90
The 2020 Volvo S90 is a European luxury sedan without the normal European luxury pretense. Looking good from every angle (outside and in) is only one of its many virtues. For 2020, the good stuff gets even better, thanks to a new R-Design trim incorporating popular features and unique looks The 2020 Volvo S90 earns a 7.2 on our ratings scale...
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Free and clear: BMW relents on charging for Apple CarPlay
Our editorial team doesn't agree on many things, but we were unanimous in calling out BMW for fleecing shoppers by charging a subscription fee for Apple CarPlay. "BMW still irks us with an $80 annual CarPlay user fee that begins a year after purchase," Editorial Director Martin Padgett wrote in his 2019 BMW X7 review. "It’s a chintzy...
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2020 Honda HR-V First Look
Prices range from $21,915 to $29,985.
All models powered by a 1.8-liter I4 making 141 hp
Fuel economy is 30 mpg (28 city/34 highway) for front-drive
EX trims and above get standard HondaSensing safety suite
All trims except the LX include a 7-inch touchscreen
All-wheel drive is available on all trims, standard on Touring
After a comprehensive refresh for 2019, the Honda HR-V subcompact crossover arrives for 2020 largely unchanged, but with a variety of trims and
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New cars are safer but most owners won't have them for decades, says study
Critical life-saving safety features are arriving to new cars quicker but still take decades to trickle down to a majority of car owners. On Tuesday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety-Highway Loss Data Institute reported that an analysis of cars' crashworthiness and safety systems revealed that automakers are about three times quicker to...
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2020 BMW 4-Series
The 2020 BMW 4-Series has us all tied up, and that’s before we’ve taken any turns. What’s likely to be its last year in the current iteration, the two-door coupe and convertible, and five-door hatchback (which BMW calls a Gran Coupe) earn a 6.0 on our overall scale. That rating is based on the 430i coupe, which is the most...
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Buick Regal won't return next year as brand shifts to SUV-heavy lineup
The Buick Regal sedan and Regal TourX wagon won't return for 2021, signaling the likely end of Buick's car lineup in the U.S. for now, our colleagues at Motor Authority reported Wednesday. Buick spokesman Stu Fowle confirmed the Regal's demise after model year 2020, which was largely telegraphed by U.S. buyers' increasing preference for crossovers...
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Are Winter Tires Worth the Cost?
Winter tires not just for traction in snow
Benefits include better braking
Superior performance in all cold weather
Generally last two seasons
Winter tire costs similar to standard rubber
Drivers have the misconception that a winter tire's sole benefit over an all-season tire is better traction in the snow.
Think again..
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2020 Volkswagen Passat First Review
New styling updates current design
More standard equipment means more value
Redesigned interior is more upscale
More torque from its 4-cylinder turbo engine
Pricing starts at $23,915| Find a Passat for sale near you
If you were to look at the 2020 Volkswagen Passat side by side with its 2019 predecessor, you would instantly notice the sharper, more aggressive nose, the crisp body line along the sides and a more coupe-like profile, all of which finishes in back wi
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2020 Honda CR-V vs. 2020 Ford Escape Comparison
2020 Honda CR-V
Starting Price: $26,145 | Price Yours
Above Average: New hybrid model; Honda Sensing driver assist functions available across all trims; excellent reliability record; good resale value; quiet on the highway; very functional interior space.
Below Average: Limited tow rating; AWD is for snow or mud, not a true off-roader.
Consensus: Always a rock-solid choice among compact crossovers, the Honda CR-V only continues to improve for 2020, now offering a hybrid model that's expe
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2021 Jaguar F-Type First Look
Jaguar 2-seater updated for 2021
Revised front and rear styling
New 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
F-Type R now has 575 horsepower, does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds
Prices should range from $63,000 to $106,000 with destination
The Jaguar F-Type sports car, which is available as a coupe and a convertible, sees a host of updates for the 2021 model year..
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2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Mazda 3: Compare Cars
If the compact hatchback was the precursor to the small crossover, then the Kia Soul and Mazda 3 took completely different approaches in influencing small crossovers that came after them. The redesigned 2020 Kia Soul is less quirky than when the hamsterbox first launched for 2010, yet it still retains the tall boxy proportions that provide roomy...
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2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Hyundai Palisade Comparison
2020 Honda Pilot
Starting Price: $34,245 | Price Yours
Above Average: Standard safety equipment, roomy, good resale, standard V6 engine.
Below Average: Tows just 5,000 pounds.
Consensus: The 2020 Honda Pilot can seat eight passengers, and still offer plenty of cargo space, plus it has some off-road features that make it relatively capable should you venture off the pavement.
2020 Hyundai Palisade
Starting Price: $32,595 | Price Yours
Above Average: Tons of standard
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2020 Honda Accord vs. 2020 Nissan Altima Comparison
2020 Honda Accord
Starting Price: $24,800 | Price Yours
Above Average: Comfortable, spacious, high reliability, and winner of the 2019 KBB Best Buy Award for a midsize car.
Below Average: No all-wheel drive option.
Consensus: The 2020 Honda Accord is the one car we consistently recommend for anyone looking for a reliable car with great resale.
2020 Nissan Altima
Starting Price: $24,995 | Price Yours
Above Average: Available all-wheel drive, efficient, comfortable, good infot
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2020 Kia Sorento vs. 2020 Chevrolet Blazer Comparison
2020 Kia Sorento
Starting Price: $27,735 | Price Yours
Above Average: More inexpensive than many in its size class; optional V6; small size makes it easy to maneuver and park.
Below Average: Smaller than average for its class; 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity; third row is best for children or smaller passengers; entry-level engine lacks power.
Consensus: A midsize SUV, the 2020 Kia Sorento is among the smaller in its class but with three rows of seats..
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2019 Kia Stinger vs. 2019 Chrysler 300 Comparison
2019 Kia Stinger
Starting Price: $34,115 | Price Yours
Above Average: Excellent, precise steering; unbeatable warranty; plenty of power; great suspension, strong performance
Below Average: New model, so resale value is yet to be determined; entry-level model is well priced, but costs increase quickly.
Consensus: With the 2019 Stinger, Kia has a true sport sedan, from its fantastic-sounding and powerful turbocharged engine to its excellent and responsive steering and a chassis that's tigh...
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2020 Kia Sportage vs. 2020 Jeep Cherokee Comparison
2020 Kia Sportage
Starting Price: $25,035 | Price Yours
Above Average: Optional strong turbocharged engine; outstanding warranty; great steering; buttons and knobs, not just touchscreens; luxury interior.
Below Average: Not great off-road; not as roomy inside as some competitors; fuel economy lags competitors, particularly with all-wheel drive; some driver assists are options
Consensus: Featuring some tweaks to its styling and a new S trim for 2020, the Kia Sportage remains a pleasant little
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2020 Kia Soul GT vs. 2020 Golf GTI Comparison
2020 Kia Soul GT
Starting Price: $28,485 | Price Yours
Above Average: Roomy, unique looking, and fun to drive
Below Average: No option for all-wheel drive, even though there's an "off-road inspired," Soul X-Line in the lineup.
Consensus: The 2020 Kia Soul GT offers a unique look and styling for those who want SUV space without buying an SUV and adds the punch of a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine.
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Starting Price: $28,595| Price Your
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2020 Kia Telluride vs. 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Comparison
2020 Kia Telluride
Starting Price: $32,735 | Price Yours
Above Average: A sleek SUV with room for 8 passengers, quiet and loaded with safety technology, the Telluride is a great road trip vehicle.
Below Average: Small third row, cargo space is somewhat lacking, and the glovebox is rather small.
Consensus: The 2020 Kia Telluride is a good bet for a reliable, comfortable, and spacious 8-passenger SUV.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Starting Price: $30,995 | Price Yours
Above Average:
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2020 Kia Optima vs. 2020 Nissan Altima Comparison
2020 Kia Optima
Starting Price: $23,190 | Price Yours
Above Average: Great overall value, standard Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, tons of advanced safety features, and a long powertrain warranty.
Below Average: No all-wheel drive option.
Consensus: The 2020 Kia Optima is a good-looking sedan that gets good fuel economy, great tech, and very good value. It is one of Kia's best-selling models.
2020 Nissan Altima
Starting Price: $24,995 | Price Yours
Above Average...
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2020 Chevrolet Equinox earns Top Safety Pick for more standard safety features
The 2020 Chevy Equinox compact crossover SUV earned a Top Safety Pick award, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported last month. The insurance-industry funded group recognized the high-beam assist feature standard on the 2020 Equinox for improved ratings on its headlight tests, helped it qualify for the coveted award over the 2019...
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2020 Kia Forte vs. 2020 Nissan Versa Comparison
2020 Kia Forte
Starting Price: $18,715 | Price Yours
Above Average: Great overall value, standard Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, tons of advanced safety features, and long powertrain warranty.
Below Average: Some hard plastic surfaces in the interior.
Consensus: The 2020 Kia Forte is a good-looking compact sedan that gets good fuel economy, great tech, and very good value.
2020 Nissan Versa
Starting Price: $14,730 | Price Yours
Above Average: Improved styling, ad
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2020 Ford Ranger
It would be a shame if the 2020 Ford Ranger were lumped into a category to include “all trucks.” The 2020 Ranger is not a diesel-swilling, lifted, train-sized hauler that hardly fits in your driveway. The Ranger is not a profane sticker with a comic character or an ill-advised tattoo. The Ranger isn’t faultless, but it is good at...
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2020 Kia Niro First Look
Mid-cycle refresh includes exterior and interior enhancements
Interior features optional paddle shifters and active regen braking control
Lane-following and lane-keeping assist added
Pricing will be announced in early 2020.
Hybrid makes 139 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque and 50 mpg combined
PHEV makes 104 hp and 109 lb-ft of torque
The 2020 Kia Niro, the company's popular hybrid compact crossover, returns for 2020 with only modest changes, which are largely cosm
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2020 Hyundai Ioniq First Look
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has 46 miles more range
Forward collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist now standard
Upgraded interior and exterior
Priced from $23,000
Rivals include Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf
The Hyundai Ioniq is Hyundai's green compact hatchback that comes in three varieties: hybrid, hybrid plug-in, and electric..
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How to Maintain Car Value
Regardless of what kind of vehicle you drive, or how old the vehicle is there are several simple things you can do to slow its depreciation and maintain its value.
Eventually, you will sell your car, trade it in, or return it following a lease program..
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2020 Acura RLX vs. 2020 Lexus GS Comparison
2020 Acura RLX
Starting Price: $54,900 | Price Yours
Above Average: Good performance and fuel economy; lots of standard equipment for a reasonable price; excellent handling with all-wheel drive; AcuraWatch driver aids come standard; excellent hybrid model.
Below Average: Only two trim levels; no Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration; looks are understated; not particularly strong resale.
Consensus: While classified as a luxury midsize sedan, the 2020 Acura RLX is actually a little bigger, a
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2019 Ford Ranger recalled again, this time for defective taillights
The 2019 Ford Ranger has been recalled for defective taillights that reduce the visibility of the mid-size pickup truck and can increase the risk of a crash, according to a statement by the NHTSA released Monday. A misaligned connector in the right and left rear taillight terminals is the cause of the problem, though the third center-mounted...
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2020 Audi A3
The 2020 Audi A3 is in the twilight of its current design, but remains a feature-filled compact luxury sedan worth consideration. The design has held up well thanks to its combination of good performance and surprising luxury features for a modest price. A new A3 is set to arrive in the U.S. for 2021, but for now we rate the 2020 A3 at 6.7 out of...
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2020 Audi A8
The 2020 Audi A8 is a high-tech masterpiece of a full-size luxury sedan. With its screen-heavy interior and silent powertrains, the A8 can come off a little cold and sterile at first, but we’ve warmed up to this spectacular sedan. We rate the 2020 A8 at 7.2 out of 10, a score based for now on the base V-6-powered versions. A8s and S8s with a...
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2020 Audi A7
The 2020 Audi A7 strikes an enviable balance between luxury, performance, practicality, and style. Moreover, with its 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain, the A7 is even somewhat frugal. It is the automotive equivalent of a German chocolate cake that’s made out of vegetables, albeit one procured from a pricey artisan bakery and not Safeway. We...
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2020 Kia Telluride vs. 2020 VW Atlas: Compare Crossover SUVs
Three-row crossovers spread out in suburbia like Potbelly franchises and cupcake bakeries. We celebrate all of the above, by the way. The 2020 VW Atlas and 2020 Kia Telluride are two popular family crossover SUVs that wear relatively new names. The Atlas is the automaker’s largest three-row crossover on sale and was new for 2018. The...
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2020 BMW X3
The 2020 BMW X3 has an honesty we like. The tall-riding luxury crossover delivers on its promise of capability and versatility, and it seats up to five adults in relative comfort. It’s a 7.2 on our overall scale without factoring in performance versions. The X3 M40i and X3 M would rate higher if rated alone. (Read more about how we rate...
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2020 Lexus IS
The 2020 Lexus IS was once a gym rat, but its consistent routine means its predominantly European competition has bypassed this once-compelling four-door compact sedan. The allure of a decent value and the option of a strong, smooth V-6 engine don’t elevate the 2020 IS enough. We rate it at just 6 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate...
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Refreshed 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport starts at $24,335, adds active safety features
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport will cost $24,335 to start—a $900 increase over last year's base version—the automaker announced Tuesday. The reason for the price increase is a standard suite of active safety features that's now included on every model, which wasn't included last year. For 2020, the Rogue Sport will be offered in S, SV...
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2020 Acura ILX
The 2020 Acura ILX compact sedan is not a full-blown luxury car, but it brings enough niceties to the table that it makes a compelling case as an entry-level premium product worthy of consideration. For 2020, the ILX continues on more or less unchanged, less some minor feature adjustments. Under the skin, it’s still based on the...
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Cadillac prices high-performance 2020 CT5 from $45,190
Cadillac has announced pricing for the higher-performance variants of its 2020 CT5 sedan. The CT5 Premium Luxury with the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine will start at $45,190; the sportier CT5-V at $48,690, the company said Tuesday. This caps off the pricing of Cadillac's replacement for its CTS sedan. The base model checks in at $37,890 to...
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2020 Cadillac CT5-V sedan to start at $48,690
Cadillac's potent new at $48,690
CT5-V horsepower has been raised to 360
CT5 Premium Luxury model, with similar engine, starts at $45,190
All CT5s go on sale during first quarter of 2020
Cadillac has announced pricing of its 2020 CT5 sport sedans..
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Coming for 2021: Small crossovers and EVs star at LA Auto Show
If cars had astrological years, 2020 will be the year of the small crossover. That's our takeaway from the unofficial start of the new car year—the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs through December 1, where precocious 2021 vehicles strut their stuff on the silver floor, and those 2020 models late in the womb finally emerge into the hot...
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Is All-Wheel Drive Right for You?
If you have been put off by the idea that all-wheel drive is expensive and causes a huge fuel-economy penalty, know that things have changed..
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GM recalls more than half a million new Silverado, Sierra pickups for fire risk
General Motors is recalling more than half a million pickups in its redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra lineups due to a potential fire risk, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced last week. The campaign covers 556,399 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups from model years 2019-2020, including the basic...
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2020 Subaru Impreza
The 2020 Subaru Impreza is as sensible as cars get, especially in practical hatchback form. Standard all-wheel drive, a good safety record, and wider standardization of collision-avoidance features this year adds to the compact car’s appeal. We rate the 2020 Impreza range at 6.3 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.) Available as a...
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Mazda recalls vehicles already recalled and repaired for faulty airbags
Like a Major League Baseball season and the Twitter feeds of narcissists, the Takata airbag fiasco seems never-ending. In paperwork filed with the NHTSA last week, Mazda announced two recalls for cars with passenger front airbag inflators that had already been replaced under a previous recall. The new recalls affect more than 100,000 vehicles. The...
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2020 Nissan Maxima
The 2020 Nissan Maxima is a sharp-looking, relatively fun sedan but a far cry from the “four-door sports car” of yore. In an era where sedans are less popular than ever, it doesn’t do quite enough to stand out. The 2020 Maxima, sold in S, SV, SL, SR, and Platinum trims, earns a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10 overall. (Read more...
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2020 Lexus LS
The bold styling of the 2020 Lexus LS four-door sedan is coupled with a high-tech interior that seems at odds with a springy ride. This is a flagship sedan for another market. Lexus aims the LS at Chinese buyers who value spacious back seats and pampered rides. Those values aren’t entirely forgotten here in the States, though an upcoming...
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2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy earn IIHS safety awards
Subaru's redesigned 2020 Outback wagon and 2020 Legacy sedan both earned safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the advocacy organization announced Friday. The high-riding Outback was recognized with a Top Safety Pick nod, while the four-door Legacy managed to one-up it with a coveted Top Safety Pick+ on the strength of its...
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Tesla Cybertruck Price, Range, Towing
Telsa's Cybertruck is a radical reimagining of a traditional pickup truck
Stainless steel body and wedge profile make it look like a movie prop
Up to 500 miles of electric range
0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds with fastest model
Available for preorder now, said to start arriving in late 2021
Base price is $39,900
The reality of Tesla's all-electric pickup truck is more bizarre than we could have imagined..
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2020 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2020 Ford Escape: Compare Crossover SUVs
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 and 2020 Ford Escape have evolved over time—once blocky ‘utes with brick-in-wind shapes that gave way to smoother shapes with more mass-appeal than a Taylor Swift concert. The RAV4 and Escape now occupy nearly different ends of the crossover compact segment. The Escape steered decidedly car-like in its latest...
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2020 RAV4 vs Escape, Tesla's absurd Cybertruck: What's New @ The Car Connection
2020 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2020 Ford Escape: Compare Crossover SUVs Two of the best-selling compact crossovers from the giant automakers compete for attention with very different approaches. Which one is best for you? 2020 Mazda CX-30 makes room in small crossover SUV lineup The crossover with a swoopy roofline slots in between the CX-3 and CX-5 in...
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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The field of affordable electric vehicles is growing by the year. And this year marks the first time that one of the longest-range affordable EVs, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, gets a range boost. The 2020 Bolt EV gets its boost in battery capacity without any physical change to the pack or the way its integrated into the vehicle structure...
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2020 Mazda CX-30 makes room in small crossover SUV lineup
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 that arrived in the U.S. on Wednesday at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show raises big questions about small crossovers in the Mazda lineup. It would seem as if the larger CX-30 would replace the CX-3 subcompact crossover, but instead it slots between the CX-3 and CX-5, Mazda spokesman Drew Carey told us on the show floor. The new...
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S First Look
Ultimate high-performance version of the mid-size GLE
New 4.0L bi-turbo V8 makes 603 hp, 627 lb-ft of torque
48-volt EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist
0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds
174 mph top speed
Arrives mid-2020, pricing not announced, prior model was $110k
Ever since the debut of the redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLE class for the 2020 model year, the arrival of an AMG-fortified "63" version at the top of the lineup has been a foregone conclusion..
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