General Motors is at the start of an ambitious journey that will see the former World’s Largest Automaker initiate its long-overdue journey toward electrification. There are new Ultium battery packs, promises of electric Cadillac luxury crossovers, and the brutish GMC Hummer EV, along with more pedestrian metal aimed at families. …
Read More »2021 Chevy Tahoe diesel gets EPA-rated 28 mpg highway
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV can get up to 28 mpg highway when equipped with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-6, Chevy announced on Thursday. The turbodiesel gets an EPA-rated 21 mpg city, 28 highway, 24 combined in rear-wheel-drive models. Four-wheel drive drops it to 20/26/22 mpg. Chevy claims it’s best …
Read More »2021 Genesis G80 tested, Porsche 911 GT3 preview, illegal diesel trucks blow smoke: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Review update: 2021 Genesis G80 carves out a spot at the luxury table The redesigned 2021 Genesis G80 mid-size luxury sedan might not the performance chops of BMW’s M models or Mercedes’ AMGs, but it’s a great alternative to German luxury sedans. Tesla suspension investigated by the NHTSA; Model Y, …
Read More »2020 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Diesel Review: My, My, Miss American Pie
Verdict 6.1 / 10 We’ve been hard on the Chevrolet Silverado. A well-engineered pickup truck with a competent driving character for the most part, the Silverado suffers with a polarizing exterior design, a dull interior, cheap materials, and limited safety gear on most trim levels. Take price into consideration, and …
Read More »2021 Chevrolet Silverado gets 6-way tailgate, more towing capacity, and diesel price drop
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck adopts some new features borrowed from its GMC Sierra kin, Chevy announced on Monday. The most noteworthy addition is a six-way tailgate that GM originally rolled out for the 2019 GMC Sierra and was exclusive to the tony AT4 trim. Called the Multipro tailgate, …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen Tiguan overview, Bond inspires Aston DBS, 2020 Wrangler diesel review: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan review Volkswagen’s not-quite-compact crossover nets a 6.2 TCC Rating. 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV awarded Top Safety Pick+ The 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV received a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS thanks to the addition of adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams. 2021 Lexus LX 570 …
Read More »2020 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 Diesel Review: Rugged But Unrefined
Verdict 5.5 / 10 Buyers love rugged light-duty trucks like the Ford Raptor, Ram Rebel, and Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss. So, it only makes sense that some companies have extended those same (or similar) packages to their heavy-duty truck lineup, too. Already there’s the Ram Power Wagon, Ford Super Duty …
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