Nissan will recall certain 2013-2018 Altima sedans for a corroded hood latch that could result in the hood opening while driving. The recall covers 1,831,818 vehicles, the automaker announced this week. At issue is a set of two hood latches. If the primary latch is inadvertently released, then the secondary …
Read More »2021 Toyota Corolla adds Android Auto compatibility, more safety gear
Toyota’s venerable small car can always learn a few new tricks. When it arrives in dealers later this year, the 2021 Toyota Corolla will offer standard Android Auto and satellite radio compatibility, as well as more standard and available safety equipment, Toyota spokesman Zach Reed confirmed. Reed didn’t say how …
Read More »2020 Lotus Evora GT First Drive: More Cars Like This, Please
The round, solid-aluminum shift knob adopts the temperature of the air around it, and on that bright, frigid Michigan morning, the air was cold. My contact with the gear knob was brief, thanks to the short throws of the six-speed manual shifter. Slotting the stubby gear lever into each gate …
Read More »Musk Announces Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Will Cost $1000 More in July
Bradley FickCar and Driver Tesla’s Full Self-Driving option is increasing in price by roughly $ 1000 worldwide on July 1, CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter today. No Tesla is currently truly a self-driving vehicle, but the company says that capability is coming by the end of 2020. The FSD …
Read More »Volkswagen extends warranties for some new and used cars for 3 more months
Volkswagen will extend warranties on new and used cars for three months, the automaker announced Wednesday. The program will extend warranties for three months on new Volkswagens and certified pre-owned cars sold by Volkswagen that would’ve expired between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020. In a statement, the automaker …
Read More »2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport crossover won’t be penalized at the pump for more performance
Federal testers last week said the new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport will manage nearly identical fuel economy to its counterpart, despite its larger engine. The EPA lists the new Crosstrek Sport at 27 mpg city, 34 highway, 29 combined, when equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). That compares …
Read More »2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Review: More Hip, More Grip
Verdict 6.9 / 10 The Dodge Charger follows the adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” to a tee. The platform is old by modern vehicle standards, but Dodge’s seemingly annual release of new trims, special variants, and more powerful engines ensures the dated four-door feels fresh year after …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT moves more than I expected
It’s hard to imagine a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle that does it all better than a Subaru Outback. If it must carry four adults and a kayak on a regular basis, the Outback makes for an easy choice. What’s not easy? Picking out the right trim. There are seven trim levels …
Read More »2020 Cadillac CT5-V First Drive: More Like V-Sport
Let’s establish one thing right off the bat: I was speeding. No question about it, the Michigan State Trooper had me and the red 2020 Cadillac CT5-V dead to rights, clocked at 91 miles per hour in a 70. I (futilely) argued I was keeping pace with the light traffic …
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