Car care during coronavirus Q&A: Should I run my car during lockdown? As the coronavirus pandemic reaches its peak and more states are imposing shelter-in-place restrictions, most vehicles are hibernating in garages or on the street. How long can a car sit before it is negatively affected? What sort of …
Read More »2020 Porsche Taycan
It takes longer to correctly pronounce “Porsche Taycan” than it takes to accelerate up to 60 mph—less than three seconds. If you need to learn the correct pronunciation, which is “TIE-cahn” as in “Ticonderoga,” the Taycan can hit 100 mph—less than seven seconds. If you’re interested in knowing where the …
Read More »2020 Nissan Altima vs. 2020 Toyota Camry: Compare Cars
The 2020 Nissan Altima and 2020 Toyota Camry are workaday commuters, built to chill—not thrill. As such, the expectations for both mid-size sedans are roughly similar to the same expectations we have for our refrigerators: they’re supposed to run without a problem and deliver us our daily needs. The Altima …
Read More »2020 Gladiator vs. Wrangler, Aston Martin embraces V-6, VW’s EV Bus conversion: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2020 Jeep Wrangler: Compare Trucks The 2020 Jeep Gladiator and 2020 Jeep Wrangler serve different market segments—one’s a pickup and the other’s an SUV—but they are very similar. In fact, the Gladiator amounts to a longer version of the Wrangler with a pickup bed. 2021 Chevrolet …
Read More »2021 Honda Insight adds new available safety features, costs $23,885 to start
It’ll be harder to sneak up on the 2021 Honda Insight when it arrives in dealers this week. The compact hybrid sedan adds to its roster of available safety equipment blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alert, and a new red hue. The 2021 Insight will cost at least $ 23,885 …
Read More »Volvo recalls all new models for faulty automatic emergency braking
Volvo is recalling all 2019-2020 models equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) because the system may not detect obstacles and stop the vehicle as designed, according to paperwork filed by Volvo to the NHTSA on March 12. Without AEB working properly, there is a higher risk of a crash. Volvo …
Read More »2020 Lexus RX review, “Faster” Q&A, Porsche plans Macan EV: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Review update: The 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD still answers the call The $ 46,575 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD answers a very specific call—the call of the mild. It’s been popular for two decades because it’s a known entity, never too obtrusive, never one to step out of line. Volvo recalls …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD still answers the call
The $ 46,575 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD answers a very specific call—the call of the mild. It’s been popular for two decades because it’s a known entity, never too obtrusive, never one to step out of line. We nailed it in our full review thusly: “Performance isn’t its big …
Read More »10 beloved new car features, Porsche Taycan Turismo and Kia Sorento Hybrid coming: What’s New @ The Car Connection
10 best small but thoughtful new car features Automakers can slip in some little thoughtful touches that make the everyday driving experience a little better. None of these surprise-and-delight features will raise any of our ratings, but we love them and you might, too. Here are ten of our favorite …
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