Audi dropped the base price of the e-tron by $ 8800 for the 2021 model year, for a new starting price of $ 66,995. The automaker also added 18 miles of range, for a total of 222 miles (and 218 miles for the Sportback model) by allocating more of the …
Read More »2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL Review: Left In The Dust
Verdict 5.3 / 10 There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. It’s been updated for this model year, which means new standard features and a sleeker look. However, in a segment where you want to play your best hand, the Passat’s facelift precludes …
Read More »2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan HPT: Pros And Cons
We like the Honda Civic Si a lot. With 205 horsepower, a standard limited-slip differential, and Honda Sensing safety technology all standard, the Civic Si offers a lot of bang for the buck in the segment. And while we’re certainly going to miss the two-door Civic (RIP), at least the …
Read More »2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is a Glimpse of the Future
Mercedes-Benz’s S-class has long been considered the ultimate luxury sedan, and every generation seemingly introduces new features, gadgets, safety, and technology that eventually trickle down to its other cars. The official debut of the new S-class happens September 2, but we had an early look and ride in a disguised …
Read More »2021 Kia Telluride overview, best flaws of the C8 Corvette, fading the Kia Soul EV: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Kia Telluride review With excellent safety ratings and strong value, the 2021 Kia Telluride earns a TCC Rating of 7.5 out of 10. Review update: 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro rocks, rolls its way into the wild Endearing is not the same as good. Ask anyone who’s had a …
Read More »Hyundai and Mazda Up, Toyota and Honda Down as U.S. Auto Sales Show Mixed Results
Hyundai reported a 1 percent sales increase in July 2020 compared with July 2019, and Mazda was up by 3 percent. But Honda was down 11 percent, Subaru was down 20 percent, and Toyota reported a 22 percent decline. Hyundai says that its inventory levels across the country are stable, …
Read More »2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Base-Model Beauty
Verdict 7.1 / 10 When it was introduced for the 2020 model year, the latest-generation Porsche 911 Carrera came first in S and 4S coupe forms, followed by convertibles a few months later. Then the base 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 coupes arrived. Finally, in July of last year, Porsche …
Read More »Why Is America Stuck With Bad Headlights?
I didn’t figure I’d fall in love with the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S for its headlights. This, after all, is a car that has 640 horsepower, does zero-to-60 in 2.6 seconds and tops out at 205 mph. I figured I’d be into it for mostly those reasons, which are …
Read More »Off-Road with onX and a Can-Am Renegade 1000 XC
Uwharrie National Forest is a favorite destination for North Carolina off-roaders. I’ve been there plenty of times, but I tend to run a single trail called Daniel, simply because that’s the one my friends introduced me to a long time ago. This is problematic, because Daniel is also the toughest …
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