At the risk of boring you with sales figures, know that the Honda CR-V is America’s most popular crossover and hasn’t seen a sales drop in over 10 years. So, there’s little reason to fix what ain’t broke. And the facelifted-for-2020 model follows that adage to a tee; a light …
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The glitzy 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan unveiled Tuesday in Hollywood, California, strayed further from its economy car roots and followed closer the star Sonata mid-size sedan that was unveiled last year. The updated Elantra, which is lower, longer, and wider than before, now measures more than 184 inches long, …
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The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid joins the conventional CR-V in earning a 2020 Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, the automaker announced Tuesday. The 2020 CR-V Hybrid earned top “Good” ratings in all six crash tests, and a “Superior” rating in front crash prevention with both other vehicles and …
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Pedestrian deaths reach 30-year high in 2019 Pedestrian deaths caused by drivers increased 50% in the past decade, according to a report released last month from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Kia recalling more than 141,000 Optima sedans for faulty fuel lines Kia will recall 2013-2014 Optima sedans for a …
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First drive: 2020 Audi Q7 goes long on tech, short on space and fuel economy The mid-cycle refresh of the 2020 Audi Q7 crossover SUV brings a mix of contradictory developments. The new MIB3 infotainment system makes the best native navigation on the market even better, but the new turbocharged V-6 contributes …
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The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid will have EPA fuel-economy ratings of 40 mpg city, 35 highway, 38 combined when it arrives on dealer lots March 1, the automaker announced Thursday. The first hybrid version of Honda’s best-selling model in the U.S. is a bit of disappointment. Three of the best-selling …
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2021 Kia Sorento three-row crossover detailed: More space, more style, more efficient The redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento comes as a hybrid for improved efficiency and promises more space in the three-row family hauler. Get a grip: These all-wheel-drive vehicles handle ice and snow For drivers in cold and wet weather …
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Genesis, Lexus, and Buick top most dependable brands: J.D. Power Hyundai’s upstart luxury brand out-Lexuses Lexus in its first full year on a noted dependability survey. New crossover SUVs starting under $ 30,000 Although nearly every automaker has a new or significantly updated crossover on the way, only a few …
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