Xinhua News AgencyGetty Images Some automotive plants in China are reopening as the worldwide expansion of the coronavirus continues, but sales in China so far in February pretty much fell off a cliff. Some effects of the virus have reached Europe, where FCA, Renault, BMW, and Peugeot plants could all …
Read More »2020 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2020 GMC Terrain: Compare Crossovers
Although the 2020 Chevy Equinox and 2020 GMC Terrain are assembled in the same plant, share similar powertrains, and may even share the same floor space at the dealership, these two compact crossovers from General Motors have more than just daylight separating them. The two compact crossovers have mass appeal. …
Read More »2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Driving Notes: Un-Special Edition
Nissan is making 2020 a bit more of an occasion. By offering 50th Anniversary Editions of its two sports cars, the GT-R and 370Z, the company commemorates 50 years since the debut of the Datsun 240Z. With that, the 50th Anniversary 370Z comes with a custom two-tone paint job, special …
Read More »For 2021, Mercedes-AMG GLA45 Gets Added Superpowers
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the second generation of its GLA compact crossover, which offers more power and new performance-oriented technology. The U.S. will get the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 with a turbocharged inline-four that makes 382 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque; Europe also gets a GLA45 S model making 415 hp. …
Read More »Early data suggests traffic deaths dropped last year
Preliminary data released last week from the National Safety Council shows that serious injuries and fatalities on roads in America may have dropped for the third straight year. According to preliminary estimates, about 38,800 people died in fatal crashes in 2019, which is a 2% drop from 2018 and a …
Read More »2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Driving Notes: Still Great, Obviously
What can we say about the Mazda MX-5 Miata that hasn’t been said already? The lovable, lightweight convertible – now 30 years old in its current iteration – is as good as ever. And for the 2019 model year, the punchier 2.0-liter engine makes it even better. Our latest tester, …
Read More »Cadillac’s New CT5-V Needs a Different Name
Jessica Lynn WalkerCar and Driver Let’s clear up some confusion. The Cadillac CT5-V shown here is not the replacement for the fire-breathing CTS-V. It’s best to think of it as a replacement for the old CTS Vsport model, a car that won three 10Best awards from 2014 to 2016. There, …
Read More »2020 AEV Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison First Drive Review: Going Further
Not so long ago, enthusiasts had virtually no choice but to turn to parts catalogs if they wanted a truck with serious off-road capability. But the introduction of purpose-built models like the Ford F-150 Raptor, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in recent years changed the landscape for …
Read More »2020 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2020 Toyota 4Runner: Compare SUVs
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Toyota 4Runner are titans of the trail, moguls in the muck, kings or queens of crud. When it must go anywhere and carry up to five adults, there are few vehicles that can match their might. We’d always suggest the Toyota 4Runner or Jeep …
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