Audi has refreshed the Q5 and SQ5 compact crossover with sharp new looks, and the standard Q5 and plug-in hybrid get a slight increase in power. The standard Q5 is powered by a 261-hp turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and the 362-hp plug-in hybrid model gets assistance from a 14.1-kWh battery and …
Read More »2021 Audi Q5 luxury crossover first look: It’s what’s inside that matters
It’ll take an eagle eye and a steady hand to point to the changes on the 2021 Audi Q5’s exterior, but that same finger may quickly find bigger changes inside. On Monday, Audi unveiled the updated 2021 Q5 compact crossover that will go on sale this fall. When it arrives, …
Read More »2021 Subaru Ascent crossover adds more standard safety tech, costs $33,345
Already a top family pick, the 2021 Subaru Ascent three-row crossover announced Friday is aiming for a Top Safety Pick and more. The automaker announced the 2021 Ascent crossover will add adaptive cruise control and active lane control as standard equipment in addition to its automatic emergency braking. What’s more, …
Read More »2021 Ford F-150 revealed, Volvo-Waymo self-driving tie-up, electric trucks; What’s New @ The Car Connection
New 2021 Ford F-150 truck uploads as a tech-heavy hybrid ready for the next generation The truckmaker unveiled its 2021 Ford F-150 pickup, which included a hybrid powertrain and onboard generator. Ram 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150: How the trucks compare on paper We compare the big …
Read More »New 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 crossover grows in size and price
The heavily updated 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is still the most affordable crossover with a three-pointed star in its snout, but not by a wide margin. This week, Mercedes-Benz announced the 2021 GLA250 will cost $ 37,280 to start, including destination charges. Adding all-wheel drive, which Mercedes-Benz calls “4Matic,” adds $ …
Read More »2021 Ford F-150 preview
The 2021 Ford F-150 full-size pickup upgrades the venerable light-duty truck well into the connected-car era. In some cases, beyond. Far removed from granddad’s farm truck, the new F-150 brims with tech-heavy features such as over-the-air updates, an 8.0-inch or larger touchscreen on every truck, more computing power, and an …
Read More »New 2021 Ford F-150 truck uploads as a tech-heavy hybrid ready for the next generation
The Ford F-150 pickup truck has been a lot of things to a whole lot of people in its nearly 40-year run as America’s best-selling vehicle. It’s been a work truck, a family vehicle, an off-road plaything, a recreational hauler, and a livelihood carrier, among so many other things. The …
Read More »Toyota Yaris sedan and hatchback won’t return for 2021
Toyota’s smallest sedan and hatchback won’t return next year, the automaker confirmed this week. The Toyota Yaris sedan and hatchback will be dropped from the automaker’s lineup after this year, spokesman Zachary Reed said. The small cars were built by Mazda for Toyota, and were sold in the U.S. and …
Read More »Dodge tops JD Power survey, 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S driven, 500-mile EV myth: What’s new @ The Car Connection
Dodge, Kia have highest owner satisfaction; Tesla has the worst That new car smell may turn sour for owners of certain brands, according to J.D. Power’s annual 2020 Initial Quality Study released Wednesday. Toyota Yaris sedan and hatchback won’t return for 2021 The slow-selling small cars were shelved by the …
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