Lamborghini’s open-top Sián is being produced in a very limited edition of 19, far fewer than the 63 regular Sián coupe units built. The roadster has a platform based on the Aventador, inside which a 6.5-liter V-12 combines with a hybrid system powered by a supercapacitor. The name is Italian …
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The name won’t be the only new thing for the 2021 Kia K5 when it arrives this summer. On Tuesday, Kia detailed the 2021 K5 mid-size sedan that will replace the Optima in its lineup. In places around the world, the K5 name was applied to the sedan already although …
Read More »2021 Ford F-150 revealed, Volvo-Waymo self-driving tie-up, electric trucks; What’s New @ The Car Connection
New 2021 Ford F-150 truck uploads as a tech-heavy hybrid ready for the next generation The truckmaker unveiled its 2021 Ford F-150 pickup, which included a hybrid powertrain and onboard generator. Ram 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150: How the trucks compare on paper We compare the big …
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Beat the heat with these five convertibles that start for less than $ 35,000 The arrival of summer signals the open season for open-air dining, open-air exercise, and of course, open-air driving. Who doesn’t like head room limited only by the lower troposphere? Convertibles just as safe as cars with …
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 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover SUV revealed: Five-seater faces up against competitors
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe five-seat crossover that made its debut Tuesday is more than just a pretty face, according to the automaker. The heavily revised 2021 Santa Fe sports a nicer, more comfortable interior and will boast more interior tech, according to Hyundai. Perhaps that’s why it has a …
Read More »New 2021 Ford F-150 set to be revealed June 25
The new 2021 Ford F-150 pickup will make its first appearance online June 25, the automaker announced Friday. The bestselling pickup is likely to add electrified options in the coming calendar year, including the previously confirmed all-electric F-150 and F-150 Hybrid. A spokeswoman for Ford confirmed the truck’s online debut, …
Read More »2020 Ford Edge ST-Line revealed: All of the style, none of the power
The 2020 Ford Edge ST-Line adds the cosmetic flourishes of the ST line without the sportier engine—and higher price—of the Edge ST, the automaker announced Tuesday. Like Volkswagen’s R-Line, the Edge ST-Line has distinct features such as a mesh grille and body-colored bumpers to make it stand out from the …
Read More »2021 Toyota Sienna and Venza previews, 2021 Porsche 911 Targa revealed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Toyota Venza and Sienna revealed: Hybrid power, all-wheel drive, coming this year The 2021 Toyota Venza crossover SUV and 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan were revealed Monday as mostly hybrid, all-wheel drive family vehicles. After a long absence and previous incarnation as a wagon, the Venza is reborn as a crossover SUV. 2021 …
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