Review update: 2020 Kia Forte GT rocks a sporty value The sporty 2020 Kia Forte GT presents a better value than the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Jetta GLI, but the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is a problem. 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross refreshes interior, reworks rear end The 2022 Eclipse Cross …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Kia Forte GT rocks a sporty value
Get the manual. Three-word reviews don’t justify my job, but if you’re considering the 2020 Kia Forte GT, the manual can make the difference between enjoyment and aggravation. The 2020 Kia Forte GT is a sporty addition to the affordable compact sedan segment, which is diminishing as much as the …
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The 2020 Kia Forte delivers on value from the bottom on up, but we’d spend a bit more to get a lot of extra features if it was our money. We give it 8 out of 10 here; it gets extra points for standard features, value, warranty, and infotainment, but …
Read More »2022 Acura MDX unveiled, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost driven, Mercedes EQS leads the charge: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2022 Acura MDX preview With the 2022 MDX, Acura reinvents its largest vehicle along the lines of the smaller RDX SUV and TLX sedan. Nissan bumps price on 2021 Altima turbo, shuffles trim levels The Altima loses all but one turbo-4 trim while prices creep up on all but base …
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What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Toyota Prius? What does it compare to? The 2021 Toyota Prius celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the best-selling hybrids in the world. It’s been sold as a subcompact car, a wagon, a plug-in hybrid, and now the compact hatchback comes with …
Read More »2022 Volkswagen Taos debuts, Bentley Flying Spur preview, Lucid Air priced: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2022 Volkswagen Taos preview The 2022 Volkswagen Taos small crossover SUV slots below the Tiguan but is roomy enough to seat five. 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Honda CR-V: Compare Crossover SUVs The 2021 Nissan Rogue and 2021 Honda CR-V compact crossovers are more alike than different, but the Rogue …
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What kind of car is the 2022 Acura MDX? The 2022 Acura MDX is a three-row crossover SUV that’s sold under Honda’s luxury imprint. It can seat up to eight passengers, offers some of the automaker’s most advanced technology and most luxurious features, and comes with a choice of front- …
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What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos? What does it compare to? The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the smallest crossover SUV in the Volkswagen lineup, slotting beneath the Volkswagen Tiguan. It’s similar in size to the first-generation Tiguan, seats five, and wears Volkswagen’s characteristic conservative style. In size …
Read More »2021 Ford Transit van recreates the mobile home and work van
The 2021 Ford Transit van comes with new option packages to simplify adventure conversions or delivery needs, Ford announced Tuesday. The versatile Transit name applies to four different body styles: A two-seat cargo van for work, a crew van that seats five and has side windows, a passenger van XL, …
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