Environmental regulators in California and five automakers finalized a deal this week that would voluntarily cut emissions among new cars over time and bring to market more electric vehicles in that state, and other states that follow similar emissions guidelines. The deal was announced Monday by the California Air Resources …
Read More »2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover shows off new Carbon Edition for $42,180
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover SUV nudges into premium territory this year with a 10.3-inch display screen for infotainment standard across the lineup and a sleek new Carbon Edition with red leather seats. Despite technology upgrades across the board, including standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, three-month wi-fi …
Read More »2021 Acura RDX
[unable to retrieve full-text content] With edgy looks, strong turbo-4 power, and high-tech features, the 2021 Acura RDX scores highly in the TCC Ratings multiverse. Sold in base, Technology, A-Spec, and Advance trims—and up against vehicles like the Benz GLC and Audi Q5—we score it a 6.7 out of 10. …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen Tiguan overview, Bond inspires Aston DBS, 2020 Wrangler diesel review: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan review Volkswagen’s not-quite-compact crossover nets a 6.2 TCC Rating. 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV awarded Top Safety Pick+ The 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV received a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS thanks to the addition of adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams. 2021 Lexus LX 570 …
Read More »2021 Lexus LX 570 brings back blacked-out Inspiration Series
The 2021 Lexus LX 570 full-size SUV available with three rows gets minor updates to the Sport package, compared to last year, but a major upgrade with the return of the limited edition Inspiration Series. Last offered for 2019, the LX 570 Inspiration Series adds black exterior parts and black …
Read More »2021 Honda Passport
The 2021 Honda Passport punches a ticket for drivers who think the three-row Pilot’s for big families and the smaller CR-V’s for couch potatoes. With the Passport, Honda trims the Pilot’s fat and delivers a five-seat, two-row crossover SUV that’s not quite hardcore, but picks up its off-road game to …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan plays the numbers. Its 185.1-inch body is larger than most of its compact crossover competitors. It has a cavernous, 37.6 cubic foot cargo hold and room for up to seven in its conservatively styled confines. It costs less than $ 27,000 to start and all-wheel drive, …
Read More »Toyota Venza vs. Lexus RX, 2021 Ram TRX teased, Polestar 2 driven: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Toyota Venza vs. 2020 Lexus RX 450h: Compare Crossover SUVs When it comes to hybrid crossover SUVs, the 2021 Toyota Venza and 2020 Lexus RX 450h measure up much closer than their prices would suggest. Ford cuts price of 2021 Ford Explorer SUV by about $ 3,000 By slicing …
Read More »Ford cuts price of 2021 Ford Explorer SUV by about $3,000
One of the biggest criticisms of the redesigned 2020 Ford Explorer has been addressed with the 2021 model: Ford is cutting the price of its popular three-row SUV by about $ 3,000, on average. That will still put the 2021 Ford Explorer on the expensive side, but should better compete …
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