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Volkswagen has big plans next month for a small crossover coming to the U.S. On Tuesday, the automaker released a teaser image for an upcoming small SUV that will be sold in the States. VW said it will unveil the crossover Oct. 13, but didn’t say what it will be …

Volkswagen has big plans next month for a small crossover coming to the U.S. On Tuesday, the automaker released a teaser image for an upcoming small SUV that will be sold in the States. VW said it will unveil the crossover Oct. 13, but didn’t say what it will be …

General Motors, Nikola announce partnership that will include electric pickup truck The planned alliance includes a GM-built pickup that Nikola will sell in 2022. Hyundai, Kia recall 591,000 vehicles for possible brake issues that could lead to fire The automaker says faulty anti-lock brake systems could leak and cause an …

What kind of car is the 2021 Toyota Venza? What does it compare to? The 2021 Toyota Venza is a hybrid crossover SUV that seats up to five, and is largely based on the RAV4. Smaller than the three-row Highlander, the Venza revives an older Toyota nameplate that was previously applied …

Ram offers a rainbow of colors and trim levels for its full-size pickup. Some toward the end cost a pot of gold, too. The 2021 version wants for little, although base work trucks are spartan. It’s a 6 here for myriad options. How much is a 2021 Ram 1500?  Like …

Parked at the crossroads of off-road and race day, the Jeep Grand Cherokee covers ground like few crossovers or SUVs can. There’s not a bad pick among its long list of available engines, and we land at a 7 for its comfortable ride and supreme off-roadability. How fast is the Jeep Grand …

Corollas and Camrys are for the youngsters: The 2021 Toyota Avalon takes up residence as the grown-up sedan in the company’s fleet. That doesn’t mean it’s retired: The Avalon now offers all-wheel drive and sporty XSE and TRD models to go with the usual XLE, Touring, Limited and Hybrid editions.  …

Toyota’s aging but robust product line gets a darkened cosmetic makeover called Nightshade for 2021, as well as more standard safety features. Android smartphone users, rejoice—Toyota finally has begun implementing Android Auto compatibility on select vehicles, including the 2021 Toyota Corolla compact sedan and hatchback, 2021 Toyota Avalon full-size sedan, …

For a brand that’s almost 80 years old, change comes slowly. Jeep’s latest evolution also will come silently.  On Thursday, the brand unveiled its 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUV, which is the first plug-in hybrid Jeep on sale in the U.S. The boxy off-roader will be the first of many, …