2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Ford Explorer: Compare Crossover SUVs Two of the bestselling three-row SUVs, the 2020 Honda Pilot and 2020 Ford Explorer, go about their family business a bit differently. Pickup trucks outsell cars for the first time, and it may not be temporary The Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevy …
Read More »The 5 Best Car Phone Mounts (2020 Review)
Advertiser Disclosure A car phone mount makes controlling your GPS, music, texts and voice communication easier and safer, since it keeps your phone visible and out of your hands. In this article, we reviewed the five best car phone mounts to help you decide what type works best for …
Read More »Elantra vs. Corolla, 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe review, VW’s EV plans: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla: Compare Cars The 2020 Toyota Corolla and 2020 Hyundai Elantra are two compact cars—and hatchbacks—that are great values with thrifty hybrids. Mailbag: What’s the difference between car, crossover, and SUV anyway? “Why isn’t an SUV a station wagon or a crossover?” a perplexed …
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 »Review update: 2020 Nissan Titan Pro-4X off-road pickup truck is lost and that’s good
Get lost isn’t the worst thing I’ll hear all day, not by a long shot. Thirty-one minutes from my doorstep in Colorado is nowhere. I like that. Off-road pickups like the 2020 Nissan Titan Pro-4X tell me to “get lost.” Done deal. There’s a small but growing sub-set of pickup …
Read More »2020 Honda CR-V Touring Review: Everyday Ally
Verdict 6.4 / 10 Most of the attention on the 2020 Honda CR-V focuses on the new hybrid powertrain, the first time the Japanese automaker has offered a gas-electric version of its hugely popular compact crossover in the US. And yeah, that makes sense – Honda builds solid hybrids, and …
Read More »2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante Review: Superlative
Head west from Florida’s Atlantic beaches and eventually you’ll find Alligator Alley. The four-lane, 80-mile stretch of pavement cuts a direct path through the Everglades (so, you can probably guess how it got its name), connecting east coast to west. And even in a state notorious for its boring roads, …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL is a chucker
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan caught between two times. Even though it has a fresh design and the necessary safety upgrades, it rides on an old platform and is powered by an outdated powertrain. It’s what I feel like when I lace up new basketball shoes, then …
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