Our winner in the first competition in 2011, a finalist in 2015, the Hyundai Sonata hopes the third time’s a charm in our Best Car To Buy 2021 run-offs. A late arrival for 2020, the Sonata’s included this year and brings with it a trio of contenders ranging from a …
Read More »2021 Mazda MX-5 roadster costs $250 more at $27,775
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster gets a modest price bump on base models, but it now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mazda announced Thursday. It competes with the mechanically similar Fiat 124 Spider and the aspirational BMW Z4. The beloved two-seat convertible costs $ 27,775, including $ …
Read More »2021 BMW 3-Series
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 BMW 3-Series? What does it compare to? The 2021 BMW 3-Series is a compact sedan with a decidedly sporty personality. It squares off against the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Volvo S60, and Audi A4, among others. Is the 2021 BMW 3-Series a good car/SUV? Review …
Read More »Toyota RAV4 Prime: Best Car To Buy 2021 nominee
Quicker, more powerful, more efficient, and more capable, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid makes the compact crossover’s winning formula even better. The RAV4 offers what consumers want. It’s the bestselling non-truck in the U.S., and last year the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and its 39 combined mpg shouldered past …
Read More »Redesigned 2022 Acura MDX SUV costs $2,400 more, starts at $47,925
The 2022 Acura MDX three-row crossover SUV is redesigned and comes with a $ 2,400 price hike over the outgoing 2020 model, Acura announced Tuesday. There won’t be a 2021 model year. Starting at $ 47,925 including destination, the 2022 Acura MDX comes on a new unibody light-duty truck platform …
Read More »Ford Bronco Sport: Best Car To Buy 2021 nominee
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport stands out from all the other new small crossovers new that were not good enough to qualify for The Car Connection’s Best Car To Buy 2021. This dual-natured crossover SUV honors its namesake with the ability to hustle around town and get there efficiently on …
Read More »Hyundai and Kia recall 423,000 cars for increased engine fire risk
Hyundai and Kia announced the recall of certain sedans and crossovers for an increased fire risk, the NHTSA reported Monday. The South Korean automakers maintain separate identities but share many parts, including the Theta II, Lambda, Gamma, and Nu engine models investigated by the NHTSA prompted by customer complaints. Hyundai …
Read More »2021 Ford Bronco Sport tested, Ford Bronco delayed, 2021 VW ID.4 driven: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Ford Bronco Sport review The new Ford Bronco Sport small crossover SUV bridges the gap between the around-town Ford Escape and the off-road Ford Bronco. It’s good enough to worry Subaru and Jeep, and earns a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10. Acura TLX: Best Car To Buy …
Read More »Acura TLX: Best Car To Buy 2021 Nominee
Sedans still sell in large numbers, and the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX gives shoppers plenty of reasons to look away from crossovers to something fun to drive. The mid-size premium sedan evolves from the Honda Accord’s shadow with its own platform, a racier design, two potent turbocharged engines, and a …
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