First things first: Yes, the 2021 BMW 4 Series and its massive kidney grilles look better in person than in pictures. And while the bucktoothed face is still far from attractive, the core buyer for compact luxury coupes will enjoy it. This segment is about making statements, and it’s impossible …
Read More »2021 Volvo XC60 overview, 2020 McLaren GT tested, 2022 Audi E-Tron GT previewed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Volvo XC60 review With a TCC Rating of 7.7 out of 10, the 2021 Volvo XC60 telegraphs its cool, collected style, and puts safety in the driver’s seat. 2021 Nissan Maxima celebrates 40th anniversary with fewer trims, higher price Nissan cuts the base S and SV models from the …
Read More »2021 Nissan Maxima celebrates 40th anniversary with fewer trims, higher price
The 2021 Nissan Maxima sedan celebrates its birthday with a limited run 40th Anniversary Edition, fewer trims, and a higher price than the 2020 model, Nissan announced Thursday. Larger, sportier, and nicer than the 2021 Nissan Altima, the Maxima competes with the Volkswagen Arteon and Mazda 6. The luxury-leaning sedan will no …
Read More »Tested: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Is a Familiar Wagon in Disguise
We’ve loved station wagons since before shoppers decided they were lame, and we still keep a special place in our hearts for the few manufacturers who still sell them. Audi, Jaguar (not for long), Porsche, and Volvo all sell wagons, but Mercedes-Benz has been doing the long-roof longer than the …
Read More »What’s New for 2021: Subaru
Subaru’s small but robust lineup continues to make inroads with shoppers of crossover SUVs. Standard all-wheel drive on all but the low-volume BRZ sports coupe gets complemented with more standard safety features on most 2021 models. With the Subaru Outback wagon and Legacy sedan redesigned for 2020, and the redesigned …
Read More »2021 Audi A6 Allroad vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain: Compare Wagons
Wagon versions of the 2021 Audi A6 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class mid-size luxury sedans provide the cargo versatility of an SUV with fold-flat seats, but retain the sharper driving characteristics of lower-riding sedans. If adulthood is all about compromise, then the A6 Allroad and E450 All-Terrain are the happiest compromise …
Read More »Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L Could Use Even More Power
The Subaru Crosstrek is a bit like the person in the grocery store checkout line who is seemingly dressed for a hike. You’ve seen them: dark socks with Merrell boots, a spaced-out mien, daydreaming about artisanal hammocks while taking occasional sips out of a plastic Nalgene bottle covered in stickers. …
Read More »2021 Nissan NV cargo and passenger vans cost more for final year
The 2021 Nissan NV Cargo and Passenger vans enter their last year of planned production with a $ 400 increase over the 2020 model. The Nissan NV200 has not been slated for a 2021 model year. Nissan announced earlier in the year it would be pulling out of the commercial …
Read More »2021 Mercedes E-Class review, E53 road tested, Nissan Ariya previewed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review The 2021 Mercedes-Benz luxury mid-size sedan also comes as a coupe, cabriolet, and wagon with classic style, improved performance and efficiency, excellent safety scorecard, overall comfort, and cutting-edge technology to earn it a TCC Rating of 7.8 out of 10. Volkswagen recalls 2016-2018 Jetta for increased …
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