Ford announced three separate recalls on Wednesday, encompassing most 2020 Ford vehicles, including two separate recalls for the 2020 Ford Mustang. The most sweeping recall centers around a rearview camera with an intermittent display that could project a blank or distorted image. There isn’t enough conductivity in the camera’s circuit …
Read More »Cadillac Super Cruise trials end, expanded rollout begins
Every end comes with another beginning. The earliest adopters of Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free semi-autonomous driving system face that reality today, when the three-year trial expires and a monthly subscription fee begins. That was all part of the plan when Super Cruise launched for the 2018 Cadillac CT6 in September …
Read More »2021 Lexus IS F Sport priced, 2021 BMW 4-Series preview, GM debuts electric Buick: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Lexus cuts price on redesigned 2021 Lexus IS F Sport The 2021 Lexus IS F Sport drops $ 2,475 in price but also has less performance equipment. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq review With a TCC Rating of 6.6 out of 10, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq wins the fuel-economy derby. From Motor Authority: …
Read More »Lexus cuts price on redesigned 2021 Lexus IS F Sport
The 2021 Lexus IS compact sedan gets an updated look, a stiffer suspension, and a streamlined model lineup that cuts the price on top F Sport models, Lexus announced Wednesday. Even though the powertrains haven’t changed, they are the source of the biggest change when it comes to pricing. Three …
Read More »2021 Ford F-150 claims best-in-class towing, max payload of light-duty pickup trucks
The 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck hybrid made headlines when it was announced in June, but its 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 gets the attention now with a tow rating and payload capacity that tops rivals such as the Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado, Ford announced Monday. The 400-horsepower 3.5-liter turbo V-6 …
Read More »2022 Volkswagen Taos tested, 2021 Ford F-150 reigns, Mustang Mach-E price drops: What’s New @ The Car Connection
First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV shows big promise The 2022 Volkswagen Taos subcompact crossover SUV has a roomy interior and a punchy turbo-4, making it a compelling rival to the Mazda CX-30 and Chevy Trailblazer. 2021 Ford F-150 claims best-in-class towing, max payload of light-duty pickup trucks The …
Read More »First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV shows big promise
by Brian Wong Volkswagen has a big gap where a small SUV should go. Filling that gap will be two compact crossover SUVs in the 2022 Taos and the all-electric ID.4. The electric ID.4 goes on sale early next year and is nearly ready to go. The Taos (pronounced like …
Read More »2021 Chevrolet Trax
What kind of car is the 2021 Chevy Trax? What does it compare to? The 2021 Trax is a small five-door hatchback with available all-wheel drive. Its rivals include the Nissan Kicks, Honda HR-V, and Buick Encore. Is the 2021 Chevy Trax a good car? Review continues below The 2021 …
Read More »2021 Honda Odyssey earns Top Safety Pick+ award
The 2021 Honda Odyssey minivan aced crash tests and excelled at preventing crashes, earning it a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS, the agency announced last week. The non-profit funded by the insurance industry also commended the refreshed minivan’s headlights and child safety seat hardware. To earn the agency’s highest …
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