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• 2018 Hyundai Accent, BMW 740e driven, Chevy Bolt EV: What’s New @ The Car Connection

  17-02-2017 16:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  All-new 2018 Hyundai Accent adds lots of safety tech An all-new version of Hyundai's smallest car sold in the United States has made its debut, with what the Korean automaker says is a leap forward in terms of refinement and available safety features. More data suggests that traffic deaths rose sharply in 2016 In January, the National Highway...
  
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• Ford Escape, Bronco Sport recalled again for fuel leak, fire risk

  15-04-2024 18:02 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Ford has expanded the recall of a cracked fuel injector that can increase the risk of fire, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The original recall, from Nov. 18, 2022, encompassed 521,746 Escape and Bronco Sport compact crossovers equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo-3 engine. That recall from 2022 was also an expansion of a previous recall. This marks the...
  
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• 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets larger battery, S-Class face

  15-04-2024 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan slips into the new year with a larger battery that should boost range, an updated regenerative braking system, and a new face that looks more like the flagship S-Class full-size sedan, Mercedes revealed last week. Launched for the 2022 model year, the EQS is a full battery electric take on the stately...
  
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• Subaru mostly keeps prices the same on 2025 Outback, Legacy

  14-04-2024 16:34 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Subaru keeping prices the same on the 2025 Outback crossover wagon and 2025 Legacy sedan as on the 2024 models. There's a "but": the destination fee increased $100 from 2024 to 2025, Subaru disclosed Thursday. The 2025 Subaru Outback costs $30,290, including a $1,395 destination fee. Last year's mandatory fee was $1,295. Even though the models...
  
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• 2025 Toyota 4Runner tops this week's new car news and reviews

  13-04-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Automakers seemed to launch their own spring auto shows this week, in the wake of a relatively quiet New York auto show at the end of March. Big debuts from Toyota, Buick, Acura, a sweet drive in the redesigned Porsche Taycan, and big updates from Ford topped this week's new cars news and reviews at The Car Connection. Here's what moved us: 2025...
  
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• 2025 Kia K5 costs $1,600 more, no longer a value at $28,145

  12-04-2024 18:02 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The refreshed 2025 Kia K5 midsize sedan rolls into the new year with a fresh look, a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a starting price of $28,145, including a $1,155 destination fee, Kia announced Friday. That's a $1,630 price increase over the 2024 Kia K5, which used to be known as the Kia Optima...
  
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• 2025 Porsche Taycan

  12-04-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Porsche Taycan? What does it compare to? The Taycan was Porsche’s first electric car, but the sedan doesn’t stray far from the design, performance, or driving experience you’ll find elsewhere in the Porsche lineup. Rivals include the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Mercedes-Benz EQE. Is the 2025...
  
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• 2025 Audi Q7

  11-04-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Audi Q7? What does it compare to? As Audi’s largest SUV, the Q7 three-row SUV faces off against rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, Genesis GV80, and BMW X5. Is the 2025 Audi Q7 a good SUV? Yes. The 2025 Audi Q7 is a well-rounded three-row SUV with great driving dynamics, plenty of tech, and a better...
  
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• 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning price cut by up to $5,500

  10-04-2024 18:56 via thecarconnection.com
  Ford has flipped on some of the price increases on the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck announced at the beginning of the year. It's given some F-150 Lightning models up to a $5,500 price cut now, according to a dealer bulletin first reported by CarsDirect. The base Pro with the Standard Range 98-kwh battery pack remains unchanged...
  
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• 2025 Toyota 4Runner preview

  10-04-2024 17:59 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The Toyota 4Runner stakes its claim as one of the most off-road-worthy SUVs of history. It's new for 2025; this preview will be updated once we've driven it. What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Toyota 4Runner? What does it compare to? The 2025 4Runner seats up to seven people in three rows, has extensively upgraded off-road hardware, and a turbo-4...
  
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• Jeep Wagoneer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe: Compare Large SUVs

  10-04-2024 17:16 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The newest kid on the block is the biggest one, and it’s shaped like a block. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer takes on the bestselling Chevrolet Tahoe in a battle of full-size titans, but Chevy hasn’t let the Tahoe stand pat, refreshing it for 2025. In pricing and features they span a range from the utilitarian to the luxurious, making them...
  
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• 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

  09-04-2024 19:07 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E? What does it compare to? The Ford Mustang Mach-E might have its reins around the name of a legendary pony car, but it’s something very different. As a compact, fully electric SUV with a sporty edge, it competes with the Tesla Model Y, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and VW ID.4. Is the 2024 Ford...
  
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• 2025 Buick Enclave preview

  09-04-2024 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Buick Enclave? What does it compare to? A three-row SUV that sits in the premium segment between mainstream and luxury, the 2025 Buick Enclave competes against such vehicles as the Kia Telluride, Cadillac XT6, and Acura MDX. Is the 2025 Buick Enclave a good SUV? It has a history of being roomy and comfortable, with...
  
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• 2025 Acura MDX preview

  09-04-2024 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Acura MDX? What does it compare to? The 2025 Acura MDX is a premium three-row crossover SUV. It competes against the Cadillac XT6, Infiniti QX60, Lincoln Aviator, Genesis GV60, and Volvo XC90. Is the 2025 Acura MDX a good SUV? It should be. This premium SUV aims for families that want something nicer than a Honda...
  
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• 2024 Kia EV6

  08-04-2024 20:25 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Kia EV6? What does it compare to? If you’re looking for value without compromising style and efficiency, the 2024 Kia EV6 is one of the best picks in the segment. This crossover EV shares a platform and powertrains with Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, but it’s sportier and better equipped to take on...
  
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• 2024 Buick Envision

  08-04-2024 16:46 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Buick Envision? What does it compare to? The 2024 Buick Envision is a compact crossover competing in the premium segment alongside the Lexus NX, Lincoln Corsair, and Acura RDX. Is the 2024 Buick Envision a good SUV? The redesigned 2024 Buick Envision excels on style, standard safety technology, and a roomy cabin...
  
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• 2025 Subaru Forester costs $2,900 more, starts at $31,090

  04-04-2024 19:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester arrives on dealer lots later this spring with a new look, updated tech, and a starting price that increases $2,900 over the 2024 model, Subaru disclosed Thursday. That brings the popular compact crossover's starting price to $31,090, including a $1,395 destination fee, for the base 2025 Forester. That's still...
  
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• Ford plans hybrids across lineup, delays 3-row EVs

  04-04-2024 18:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The launch of Ford's three-row electric SUV has been postponed until 2027 as the brand reverts to offering hybrid powertrains across its lineup of gas-powered cars, Ford announced on Thursday. Ford is the latest automaker to pump the brakes on ambitious plans to deliver all-electric vehicles within a certain timeframe. In January, GM announced it...
  
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• 2024 Ford F-150

  03-04-2024 22:05 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford F-150? What does it compare to? The F-150 is a full-size pickup truck that battles the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra. Is the 2024 Ford F-150 a good truck? The 2024 Ford F-150 is one of the most capable trucks on the road today with what might be the most diverse lineup...
  
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• 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST: $96,495, 440-mile range

  03-04-2024 17:12 via thecarconnection.com
  
  After much delay, Chevrolet has finally bookended the pricing spectrum of its Silverado EV electric pickup truck. The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST First Edition tops the lineup with a price of $96,495, including a $1,995 destination fee, Chevy announced Wednesday. Riding on 24-inch wheels, it also has a 440-mile range, which is 40 miles more than...
  
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• 2024 BMW X6

  03-04-2024 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of car is the 2024 BMW X6? What does it compare to? The 2024 BMW X6 is the coupe-like cousin of the X5 midsize luxury SUV. Its rounded roof and tapered rear accentuates its sportiness at the cost of roominess. Other German rivals offer similar SUV pairs in the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Porsche Cayenne. Is the 2024 BMW X6 a good SUV?...
  
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• 2024 Subaru WRX

  02-04-2024 22:41 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Subaru WRX? What does it compare to? The 2024 Subaru WRX is a rally-like sedan with standard all-wheel drive, plentiful turbo power, and a sport-tuned chassis. Shop it against the Hyundai Elantra N and Volkswagen Golf R. Is the 2024 Subaru WRX a good car/SUV? If you’re a fan of sporty driving but need more...
  
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• 2024 Acura TLX

  02-04-2024 22:08 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Acura TLX? What does it compare to? A premium midsize sedan, the Acura TLX is sized like an Audi A6 or BMW 5-Series but it costs more like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. Is the 2024 Acura TLX a good car? We’re not fans of its touchpad-based infotainment interface, but the 2024 Acura TLX appeals for its value...
  
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• 2024 Nissan Ariya

  02-04-2024 21:39 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2024 Nissan Ariya? What does it compare to? It’s a battery-electric crossover SUV that seats five people. Compare it to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Is the 2024 Nissan Ariya a good car? It’s Nissan’s best effort in years. The Ariya has finely finished space, a...
  
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• Safest pickup? Rivian R1T only truck to earn Top Safety Pick+

  02-04-2024 16:00 via thecarconnection.com
  The 2024 Rivian R1T is the only pickup truck to earn a Top Safety Pick+, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced Tuesday. The IIHS conducts the most rigorous crash-testing assessments in the automotive industry, and a TSP+ designation is considered the highest safety recognition. The electric pickup truck earned top "Good"...
  
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• Traffic fatalities drop from pandemic highs

  02-04-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Traffic fatalities lessened by 3.6% from 2022 to 2023, according to a preliminary estimate released by the federal government on Monday. The number of traffic fatalities was 40,990, which is down more than 5% since the 2021 peak during the pandemic. The decrease comes as more total miles were drive on America roadways in 2023, yet the preliminary...
  
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• Ford Bronco Sport vs. Ford Escape: Compare Crossover SUVs

  01-04-2024 19:09 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Ford sells a wide range of crossover SUVs, but at the smaller end of the lineup it has two of its best and most fuel-efficient gas offerings. The Ford Bronco Sport gives off-road enthusiasts a compact SUV with genuine trail-blazing ability, while the more car-like Escape comes in frugal plug-in and hybrid versions. Each of these has great safety...
  
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• Kia recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs for rollaway risk

  01-04-2024 18:01 via thecarconnection.com
  The 2020-2024 Kia Telluride three-row SUV has been recalled for a risk of rolling away while in park, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The front passenger driveshaft may not be engaged to the intermediate shaft out of the transmission. This partial engagement can cause the splines to degrade over time, and result in unintended movement even when the...
  
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• Subaru Outback, Legacy recalled for airbag failure

  01-04-2024 17:23 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Subaru has recalled the 2020-2022 Subaru Outback crossover SUV and the 2020-2022 Subaru Legacy sedan for a cracked sensor that could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The vehicles can have a deformed circuit board that can crack a capacitor, and over time it can lead to a short-circuit. The...
  
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• 2025 Kia K4, Nissan Kicks headline the week's new car reviews

  30-03-2024 12:00 via thecarconnection.com
  The 2024 New York auto show kicked off this week with a media preview before opening to the public this weekend, and one of the new car kickers was the redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks. It preceded Nissan's announcement of its electrified vehicle plan with more hybrids and plug-in hybrids added to the mix in the next few years. There were a half-dozen...
  
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