The 2021 Nissan Rogue and 2021 Ford Escape represent the newest versions of compact crossovers that are some of the most popular cars on the road. Both five-seat SUVs prioritize safety and value without skimping on the latest features or premium options. That makes either one of these best sellers …
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What kind of car is the 2021 GMC Terrain? What does it compare to? The 2020 GMC Terrain is a five-seat crossover SUV that slots below the Acadia in the brand’s lineup. It’s styled and positioned as a family wagon, not an off-road specialist, but can be fitted with all-wheel …
Read More »2021 Aston Martin DBX First Drive Review: Doing It All In Style
Sooner or later, just about every automotive brand will come to the same conclusion: People will always buy SUVs. Porsche learned that lesson when it introduced the instant-bestseller Cayenne in 2003, and carmakers like Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and Maserati followed suit. Now, with the 2021 Aston Martin DBX, it’s Gaydon’s …
Read More »Tested: 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line Draws Closer to Excellence
Children don’t sketch SUVs in study hall and car designers don’t spend years in school working their way up to studio boss to figure out how to draw a grille and headlights on a potato. The designers we know dream of penning performance cars, and while the 2021 Kia K5 …
Read More »2022 Acura MDX unveiled, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost driven, Mercedes EQS leads the charge: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2022 Acura MDX preview With the 2022 MDX, Acura reinvents its largest vehicle along the lines of the smaller RDX SUV and TLX sedan. Nissan bumps price on 2021 Altima turbo, shuffles trim levels The Altima loses all but one turbo-4 trim while prices creep up on all but base …
Read More »2021 Lexus IS First Drive Review: Sharper, But Mostly The Same
At first glance, the 2021 Lexus IS certainly looks brand new. The styling is cleaner, the proportions are better, and when you start perusing the options list, there’s way more on offer than there was previously. But a lot of carmakers like to pull this trick of promising an “all-new” …
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What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Toyota Prius? What does it compare to? The 2021 Toyota Prius celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the best-selling hybrids in the world. It’s been sold as a subcompact car, a wagon, a plug-in hybrid, and now the compact hatchback comes with …
Read More »Vehicle finance conference to go virtual in 2021
The American Financial Services Association’s annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo will go virtual for 2021, mirroring the decision of the National Automobile Dealers Association this week. NADA said it plans to move its annual event to February amid uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The American Financial Services Association, the …
Read More »2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Review: Distilled Spirits
Verdict 7.7 / 10 Porsche seems to go one of two routes in the pursuit of performance. In the case of the 911 Turbo S, the watchwords are turbocharging, a sophisticated dual-clutch gearbox, a whole lot of grip, and a spacious grand-touring cabin. Think of it like a genetically modified …
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