Verdict 6.3 / 10 The age of the performance crossover is now. Fast, high-riding cars are truly having a moment, with fantastic options from all over Europe now doing battle to get showroom attention. As their ranks grow, it’s getting harder for performance CUVs to stand out from the crowd. …
Read More »2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition Review: Bark Over Bite
The Lexus RC F isn’t perfect. A laggy transmission, tons of understeer, and a curb weight that rivals some full-size sedans make it not as alluring in a class that includes very good alternatives like the BMW M4, Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, and Audi RS5. But, look at the silver lining: …
Read More »Ford Settles with Focus, Fiesta Owners over Troublesome Dual-Clutch Transmission
Ford has proposed a settlement in a $ 30 million lawsuit over PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmissions in 2011–2016 Fiesta and 2012–2016 Focus vehicles. Ford also revealed that it has spent $ 47.4 million on vehicle buybacks already. A federal judge will rule on the settlement on February 28. UPDATE 3/6/2020: …
Read More »Group Wants San Diego to Ban Gas-Powered-Car Purchases over $50,000
Environmental activists have announced they’re calling for a ban on purchases of new gasoline-powered vehicles priced over $ 50,000 in the city of San Diego. To get the measure on the ballot for a vote in November, they will need 76,500 verified petition signatures, which the group behind the action, …
Read More »Best Extended Warranties For Cars Over 100k Miles
Advertiser Disclosure You and your car have been through a lot since the first test drive, and it shows in the mileage. Once your car has surpassed its factory warranty coverage, it’s important to purchase a protection plan that covers repair costs to secure your peace of mind. Finding the …
Read More »Tesla Recalls 15,000 Model X Vehicles over Power Steering Issue
Tesla is recalling 2016 model year Model X vehicles; those built before mid-October of that year are subject to the recall. The recall concerns bolts on the power steering system; if they break, it could make steering difficult. The Model S was recalled for the same issue back in 2018. …
Read More »