The 2021 Toyota Venza looks like a luxury vehicle. It has sweeping lines and a dramatic profile, reminiscent of something more upscale, and an interior that’s equally chic. But peel away the sheet metal and you might be surprised to learn that the new Venza is really just a RAV4 …
Read More »2020 Lexus UX
The 2020 Lexus UX is a spacious, fuel-efficient crossover SUV with standout styling. Edgy styling isn’t the only thing that makes the 2020 Lexus UX stand out in the fiercely competitive field of luxe-lite small crossovers. The 2020 UX is a strong choice for those with the budget, if not …
Read More »2021 Lexus IS revealed: New look for luxury sedan, but a lot hasn’t changed
The 2021 Lexus IS luxury compact sedan will begin a new decade sporting much of the same hardware as it had in the last decade. The small four-door car that was unveiled Monday sports a new body and new look, but under the hood is most of the same hardware …
Read More »2021 Lexus IS preview
The 2021 Lexus IS compact luxury sedan is new—and also very familiar—to begin its third decade on sale in the U.S. Since 2000, the Lexus IS has competed against stalwarts from Europe and the U.S., but at times has struggled to carve a niche among its competitors. It has been …
Read More »2022 Golf GTI preview, 2020 Lexus LS500 review, 2020 Mini Cooper SE review: What’s New @ The Car Connection
8 things to know about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI The 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI is still more than a year away from arriving, but there is plenty to get excited about for the eighth generation of the hot hatch. Thinking about trading in your car? Practice patience The car …
Read More »Lexus GS Is Dead, Special-Edition Model Bids Farewell for 2020
Lexus’s mid-size luxury sedan, the GS, is ending production for the U.S. after the 2020 model year. It will say goodbye with a special-edition model called the GS Black Line. The GS has been around since the early 1990s and all four generations have been sold in the U.S. It …
Read More »Most efficient 2020 cars, Lexus GS discontinued, Kia’s electric future: What’s New @ The Car Connection
The Car Connection’s Greenest Cars of 2020 If you’re looking for today’s cars with the lightest environmental footprint you should be looking for charge ports, not fuel tanks. 2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Mazda 3: Compare Cars The Mazda 3 and Honda Civic stand above and beyond much of the …
Read More »2020 Lexus RC
Sporty, stylish, and with a wild option that’s almost ready for a race track, the 2020 Lexus RC is a reminder that coupes can be compelling choices. Overall, we rate this remarkably broad two-door lineup at 6.0 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.) This year, the …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Lexus ES 300h shelters drivers in the right place
Long-distance journeys may have settled into your mind, in this time of sheltering in place. One day we’ll be able to drive far, far away—and for that day your shopping list could start and begin with the 2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury. If you can avoid the lure of …
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