Last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) changed the criteria for their Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards to include headlight quality. Following that change, automakers have upgraded their headlights and many have standard headlights that have achieved the top rating of Good. The IIHS evaluates …
Read More »2021 Nissan Kicks updated, 2022 Genesis GV70 preview, Volvo XC40 Recharge qualifies: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Nissan Kicks updated with fresh look, better tech The 2021 Nissan Kicks small crossover wears a new skin and gets a refreshed interior to compete with all the other subcompact crossover SUVs. Ford Bronco Sport: Best Car To Buy 2021 nominee The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a welcome …
Read More »2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid updated with $200 price increase
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek plug-in hybrid charges into the new year with a refreshed face, a retuned suspension, and a $ 200 price increase to $ 36,395 including destination, Subaru announced Thursday. Following the refresh of the gas-only 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the Hybrid dons a new front bumper with more …
Read More »2021 Lincoln Nautilus updated, 2023 Mini Countryman preview, GM’s bold EV plan: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Lincoln Nautilus refreshed with a modern, connected cabin The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus luxury compact crossover SUV dresses up a new interior headlined by a 13.2-inch touchscreen. 2021 Nissan Sentra price increases $ 100 to $ 20,335 The 2021 Nissan Sentra costs $ 100 more but comes with standard Apple …
Read More »2021 Land Rover Discovery Gets Updated Tech, New Powertrains
Land Rover’s three-row Discovery SUV cruises into 2021 with new powertrains, updated infotainment, and freshened styling. Gone are last year’s diesel and supercharged V-6 engines; new engines include a turbo four and a turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system. The Discovery inherits the new Pivi Pro infotainment system from …
Read More »2021 Pacifica tops $54k, 2021 E-Class updated, Uber goes green: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Chrysler Pacifica becomes a $ 54,885 minivan Chrysler pushes the Pacifica minivan even higher up the price ladder, as it introduces new infotainment and all-wheel drive. What’s New for 2021: Mazda The lineup includes standard Apple CarPlay and new Carbon Edition trims on some cars. 2021 Toyota Venza review …
Read More »2021 Lexus ES updated, Porsche investigates itself, EV battery outlook: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Lexus ES sedans add all-wheel drive, sporty Black Line trim The 2021 Lexus ES sedan gets all-wheel drive for the first time in its history, and a limited edition Black Line version. 2021 Toyota Camry overview With a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10, the 2021 Toyota Camry …
Read More »2021 Dodge lineup updated, 2021 Mercedes GLA tested, Lucid Air charges up: What’s New @ The Car Connection
What’s New for 2021: Dodge With a lineup filled with decade-old cars, Dodge applies its magic ingredient once more: horsepower. 2021 Volvo XC90, XC60, XC40, S60 earn 5-star safety rating Nearly all of Volvo’s lineup of cars and crossovers earned top marks from federal and independent safety officials. 2021 Dodge …
Read More »2021 Mazda CX-9 updated, 2021 Ford Bronco driven off-road, 5 automakers pledge cleaner cars: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover shows off new Carbon Edition for $ 42,180 The 2021 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover SUV nudges into premium territory this year with a 10.3-inch display screen for infotainment standard across the lineup and a sleek new Carbon Edition with red leather seats. California regulators, automakers finalize …
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