For 2020, the Volvo S60 comes standard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a tablet-oriented 9.0-inch Sensus infotainment system. Other standard features, such as a panoramic moonroof, offers built-in value compared to other luxury automakers. We give it an 8 out of 10 for its standard and optional equipment, …
Read More »2021 Kia Seltos
The 2021 Kia Seltos is the automaker’s newest crossover and the smallest in its lineup. It’s Kia’s answer for buyers who’ve asked for an all-wheel-drive Soul for more than a decade. The Seltos is slightly larger than the Soul and strikes out in its own styling direction, although the most …
Read More »2020 Audi Q8
As Audi’s biggest and most expensive crossover, the 2020 Q8’s loaded with tech that you’d expect in a luxury, flagship SUV. Not much has changed inside since the car was new last year, except “base” models get more of the standard good stuff. (Base, by the way, in a crossover …
Read More »2021 Jaguar F-Type
This year the F-Type pares back its powertrain lineup to just the essentials. The coupe or convertible is available with a turbo-4, or either a supercharged V-6 or V-8 with increasing spiciness up the ladder. The good news among all three: each is fire-breathing in their own right, with plenty …
Read More »2020 Alfa Romeo 4C
The riotous 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C snorts like a baby Ferrari and drives like a souped-up Miata. For its incredible handling, ample turbo power, and sizzling Italian style we give it 5.8 out of 10 overall, with points shaved off for the iffy interior, lack of comfort, and rough ride. …
Read More »Genesis tops dependability study, 2021 Toyota Supra gets a boost, 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid MPG: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Genesis, Lexus, and Buick top most dependable brands: J.D. Power Hyundai’s upstart luxury brand out-Lexuses Lexus in its first full year on a noted dependability survey. New crossover SUVs starting under $ 30,000 Although nearly every automaker has a new or significantly updated crossover on the way, only a few …
Read More »Genesis, Lexus, and Buick top most dependable brands: J.D. Power
The most dependable new vehicles are made by Genesis, Lexus, and Buick, according to J.D. Power’s annual vehicle dependability study released on Wednesday. The premium brands received far fewer complaints by owners in the first three years of ownership than from owners of other makes. “There’s no question that three-year-old …
Read More »Ford recalling more than 225,000 vehicles for faulty suspension
Ford said Wednesday that it would recall more than 225,000 Taurus sedans, Flex crossovers, and Lincoln MKT crossovers for a faulty suspension component that could crack under heavy use. Police vehicles are also included in the recall. According to the automaker, the vehicles’ rear suspension toe link could crack under …
Read More »Here are the affordable new crossovers on their way in 2020
Death, taxes, and new crossovers. Few things are as certain as the deluge of tall-riding hatchbacks on the way this year for new-car shoppers. This year, many new crossovers from several automakers will make their way to dealer lots to give buyers even more decisions to make. Although crossovers are …
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