City of Detroit via Twitter Residents in different parts of the city of Detroit have been asking for more traffic-calming methods for years, and the city has finally responded. Installing 4500 speed humps (different from speed bumps) will cost around $ 11.5 million and is a dramatic increase from the …
Read More »2021 GMC Yukon review, Toyota GR Super Sport debuts, Polestar clears air on EVs: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 GMC Yukon review The newest big SUV from GMC earns a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10—and it’s not done yet. What’s New for 2021: Ford Ford prepares for a busy 2021 model year with a major overhaul of the Ford F-150 pickup truck, the launch of the …
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We’ve been stuck behind them, muttered about them. We’ve sometimes yelled. Why, we’ve wondered, won’t someone do something about the slug trespassing in the left lane? While 29 states have laws directed at left-lane lingerers—those who drive in the left lane rather than use it for passing (or exiting) only—the …
Read More »986-HP Toyota GR Super Sport Hypercar Makes First Public Appearance At Le Mans
After years of hints and teases, the public finally got to see the car that will spawn a new Toyota sports car in the metal. A hybrid powertrain with a twin-turbocharged 2.4-liter direct-injection V-6 and an electric motor gives the GR Super Sport a total of 986 horsepower. To top …
Read More »See Glimpses of the 2021 BMW M3 before Its Debut
BMW showed a few glimpses of the 2021 M3 sedan ahead of its debut. We can see that it’s painted green, has an aggressive-looking rear end, and features a six-speed manual transmission. The M3 and related M4 coupe will both debut on September 23. The new BMW M3 and M4 …
Read More »Car Buying Stories: Return to Sender
For all that 2020 has changed our lives, coins still have two sides—meaning the online experience hasn’t always, ahem, delivered. Billy Huys had a fantastic experience buying online from a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon. But New York City’s Michael Livote has experienced the flip side of the online buying story. …
Read More »Join Car and Driver, Road & Track on Annual Car of the Year Tests
Have you ever wanted to join car magazine editors to help test and judge some of the coolest new cars on the planet? Well, you might soon get the chance. Founder members of the new Track Club by R&T will have ultra-exclusive opportunities to ride and judge alongside Road & …
Read More »2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport First Drive Review: Pretty Much Perfect
The Subaru Crosstrek has always been a lifted wagon that ticked almost every box. The high ride height made it easy to get in and out of, the body cladding offered a rugged aesthetic, and with the EyeSight active safety system, the Crosstrek was cutting-edge smart at a reasonable price. …
Read More »2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel First Drive Review: Do The Twist
The Jeep Gladiator is a unique proposition on the truck market, offering the personality of a Wrangler in a longer, more cargo- and towing-friendly form. Of course, that means it comes with all of the compromises of a Wrangler, including a rather soulless standard 3.6-liter V6. While the corporate Pentastar …
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