2021 Mazda 3 spins out a turbocharged all-wheel-drive compact contender The available engine will make up to 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque and boost the Mazda 3’s performance potential. What’s New for 2021: Audi After a robust 2020 that starred performance crossover SUVs and wagons such as the …
Read More »2021 Audi Q5 luxury crossover first look: It’s what’s inside that matters
It’ll take an eagle eye and a steady hand to point to the changes on the 2021 Audi Q5’s exterior, but that same finger may quickly find bigger changes inside. On Monday, Audi unveiled the updated 2021 Q5 compact crossover that will go on sale this fall. When it arrives, …
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 …
Read More »Dodge tops JD Power survey, 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S driven, 500-mile EV myth: What’s new @ The Car Connection
Dodge, Kia have highest owner satisfaction; Tesla has the worst That new car smell may turn sour for owners of certain brands, according to J.D. Power’s annual 2020 Initial Quality Study released Wednesday. Toyota Yaris sedan and hatchback won’t return for 2021 The slow-selling small cars were shelved by the …
Read More »2021 VW Arteon refreshed, Jessi Combs honored, 2021 Jaguar I-Pace updated: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Updated 2021 VW Arteon shows off a new face for the flagship car The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon flagship sedan gets refreshed with a new front fascia, a revised interior with more available features, and streamlined trim levels. Ford Ranger, Jeep Cherokee, Tesla Model S have most American content: study What …
Read More »Best affordable convertibles, 2021 Jaguar I-Pace revealed, Nevada to adopt California standards: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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 »What’s new for 2021: Mini
Mini continues to charm for the 2021 model year. The British brand owned by BMW returns a 6-speed manual transmission to its small lineup, further enhancing its reputation for quirky urban cars that are fun to drive but offer limited practicality. From the Union Jack taillights and rear barn doors …
Read More »2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid compared, Maybach S-Class special, million-mile battery reality: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Honda CR-V vs. 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid compared: Crossover SUV cross-up We drove the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2020 Honda CR-V back to back to see what the differences were. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek revealed: Small crossover SUV adds more power The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek will address a longstanding …
Read More »2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport tested, Aston Martin preps SUV, 1959 EV revisited: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Review update: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport flexes style and space The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport crossover SUV provides plenty of space for five, but you might want to think twice about towing 5,000 pounds. 2020 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid has 37-mile range, starts below $ 35,000 The 2020 …
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