First drive: 2021 Nissan Rogue splits the difference The 2021 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV gets a new look, a new ride, a new Platinum trim, and some clever new packaging. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV earns a Top Safety Pick award The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC earns a Top Safety Pick award …
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover SUV has 250-mile range, starts at $ 41,190 Volkswagen begins its long road to mass electrification with a new crossover, eventually to be built in the U.S. 2021 Hyundai Sonata gears up with N Line performance trim The 2021 Hyundai Sonata mid-size sedan speeds into …
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Through the first six months of 2020, when much of the country was under shelter-in-place restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of traffic fatalities jumped 20% from 2019, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Safety Council. The estimated increase in the death rate reverses a …
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2021 Toyota Tacoma full review Two new special editions highlight the changes for Toyota’s venerable mid-size pickup, which earns a 5.0 TCC Rating. Volvo XC60 SUV recalled for loose wipers More than 87,000 2018-2020 Volvo XC60 crossovers will be recalled for wipers that weren’t properly tightened. New Android update will …
Read More »2021 Dodge Durango priced, 2021 Polestar 2 driven, Lucid Air economized: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Dodge Durango ranges from $ 33,260 to $ 82,490 The refreshed 2021 Dodge Durango three-row SUV goes from affordable to expensive as quickly as its new 710-horsepower Hellcat model goes to 60 mph. Review update: The 2020 Nissan Sentra blossoms into a competitor Revisiting the redesigned 2020 Nissan Sentra …
Read More »2021 Subaru Forester arrives, 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster driven, 2021 VW EV crossover coming: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Subaru Forester SUV adds safety gear, costs $ 25,845 to start The nimble crossover with off-road chops added new safety gear for 2021, compared to last year’s version. 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer review Chevy’s small crossover nets a 5.6 TCC Rating. 2021 Nissan Titan pickup hikes price from last year, …
Read More »2021 Mazda CX-9 updated, 2021 Ford Bronco driven off-road, 5 automakers pledge cleaner cars: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover shows off new Carbon Edition for $ 42,180 The 2021 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover SUV nudges into premium territory this year with a 10.3-inch display screen for infotainment standard across the lineup and a sleek new Carbon Edition with red leather seats. California regulators, automakers finalize …
Read More »Toyota Venza vs. Lexus RX, 2021 Ram TRX teased, Polestar 2 driven: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Toyota Venza vs. 2020 Lexus RX 450h: Compare Crossover SUVs When it comes to hybrid crossover SUVs, the 2021 Toyota Venza and 2020 Lexus RX 450h measure up much closer than their prices would suggest. Ford cuts price of 2021 Ford Explorer SUV by about $ 3,000 By slicing …
Read More »2021 Honda CR-V overview, 2021 Bentley Bentayga driven, Hyperion FCEV previewed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Honda CR-V review With a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10, the 2021 Honda CR-V racks up points in safety, comfort, and utility. Ford issues 3 recalls: Over 500,000 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX crossovers affected The 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX crossover SUVs will be recalled for a …
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