To simulate intense crashes with modern cars, Volvo decided a standard laboratory test was not powerful enough. The solution? Gravity. Volvo thus dropped 10 new cars (sad!) from a crane over an impact site that was ready with video cameras and a bunch of Swedish first responders, who then tried …
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Report: Traffic fatalities drop for third consecutive year, despite increase in miles driven Overall traffic, pedestrian, and cyclist fatalities in 2019 fell for the third year in a row. Jeep adds Latitude Lux trim to 2021 Cherokee SUV The 2021 Jeep Cherokee adds a Latitude Lux trim level to slot …
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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 Chevy Tahoe driven, 2020 Ford Mustang drop top update, Ioniq becomes EV brand: What’s New @ The Car Connection
First drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country makes it big time The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country loads up the luxury features in a smooth-sailing full-size SUV that has grown bigger in size and price. 2021 Subaru Outback SUV adds safety tech to $ 27,845 base price The 2021 Subaru …
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2021 Hyundai Kona review The 2021 Hyundai Kona would like your attention, please. Now. Used car prices spike to more than $ 21,500 on average in July The average transaction price for a used car ticked up in July, led by pickups and overall demand. 2021 Audi E-Tron SUV starts …
Read More »2021 Honda Odyssey Touring price drop, 2021 Lexus LC driven, Hyundai Kona EV plans: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Honda Odyssey minivan starts at $ 32,910, Touring trim drops $ 2,560 from 2020 version The refreshed 2021 Honda Odyssey minivan comes with more standard safety equipment and a $ 1,000 increase over the 2020 base model to start at $ 32,910. Review update: 2020 Honda Ridgeline pickup is stuck in …
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The falling number of credit inquiries for auto loans, in the middle of a pandemic, should not shock anyone. After all, with many states under stay-at-home orders during March and people experiencing uncertain economic times, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Consumer Credit Panel’s look at how the coronavirus affected that …
Read More »Gas prices drop, as do EPA mileage targets: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Average gas price in US drops to $ 1.99: AAA The global coronavirus pandemic has suppressed oil demand and a crude oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia have combined to lower crude oil to less than $ 20 per barrel, the lowest price since 2002, AAA reports. Review …
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