It’s hard to imagine a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle that does it all better than a Subaru Outback. If it must carry four adults and a kayak on a regular basis, the Outback makes for an easy choice. What’s not easy? Picking out the right trim. There are seven trim levels …
Read More »2021 GMC Yukon gets big boost in towing, small bump in fuel economy
The redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon gets a modest bump in fuel economy but big gains in towing capacity, GMC announced Monday. Despite getting larger and loaded with more equipment for 2021, the full-size SUV nets a boost of 1 mpg over the outgoing model on most variants, with an EPA-rated …
Read More »2020 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2020 Hyundai Kona: Compare Crossover SUVs
2020 Hyundai Tucson Walk into a Hyundai showroom and it’s not a question of whether the Korean automaker has the right crossover SUV, it’s a matter of which size crossover is for you. Do you need small or smaller? If the mid-size Hyundai Santa Fe is too large and the …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Nissan Titan Pro-4X off-road pickup truck is lost and that’s good
Get lost isn’t the worst thing I’ll hear all day, not by a long shot. Thirty-one minutes from my doorstep in Colorado is nowhere. I like that. Off-road pickups like the 2020 Nissan Titan Pro-4X tell me to “get lost.” Done deal. There’s a small but growing sub-set of pickup …
Read More »2020 Ford Ranger vs. 2020 Ford F-150: Compare Trucks
2019 Ford Ranger and F-150 with self-leveling kit In most places, bigger is considered better. This should apply to pickup trucks, too, but half-ton trucks like the 2020 Ford F-150 are America’s preferred vehicle of choice over massive heavy duties. While the F-150 might be the right-size truck, the 2020 …
Read More »Civic vs. Elantra, Ken Block reveals “Hoonifox,” Tesla Model S range boost: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Hyundai Elantra: Compare Cars The 2020 Honda Civic and 2020 Hyundai Elantra are two of the better picks, cost about $ 20,000 to start, and cost comparatively less to own than many other new cars on the road. 2020 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Chevrolet Malibu: …
Read More »2020 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Chevrolet Malibu: Compare Cars
There are flashier sedans on the lots, for sure, but when it comes down to size, price, features, and fuel economy, the 2020 Toyota Camry and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu should be tops on the list for value. That’s a rare commodity among cars, even rarer among new cars. But we’re …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL is a chucker
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan caught between two times. Even though it has a fresh design and the necessary safety upgrades, it rides on an old platform and is powered by an outdated powertrain. It’s what I feel like when I lace up new basketball shoes, then …
Read More »2020 Ford Ecosport vs. 2020 Hyundai Tucson: Compare Crossovers
We’re suckers for conveniences. Our kitchens are cramped with enough gadgets as proof. Two pint-size crossovers, the 2020 Hyundai Tucson and 2020 Ford Ecosport, promise efficiency and practicality at a relatively low price—the one-pot pressure/sauté/rice/slow cookers of the car world. Our TCC Rating indicates a clear winner: The 2020 Hyundai …
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