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• 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz preview

  02-06-2023 09:01 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz? What does it compare to? The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz is a modern take on the iconic VW Bus as an electric minivan with no real direct competition. Its rivals could include three-row electric crossover SUVs such as the Kia EV9 as well as traditional minivans. Is the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz a good...
  
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• Acura MDX vs. Kia Telluride: Compare Crossover SUVs

  01-06-2023 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Three-row SUVs substitute for the minivan for many American families. They have the space and carrying capacity needed for runs to grocery stores and soccer games without the nerdy stigma of the minivan. As everyday transportation, many buyers want luxury in their SUVs, and the Acura MDX and Kia Telluride are two fine options in that regard. The...
  
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• 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV earns Top Safety Pick honor

  01-06-2023 16:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Mitsubishi's flagship vehicle is now a beacon for safety. On Thursday, the IIHS bestowed a Top Safety Pick designation on the redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid. To qualify for either the Top Safety Pick or the Top Safety Pick+ designation, 2023 model year vehicles such as the Outlander PHEV had to meet tougher IIHS criteria...
  
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• GMC Terrain vs. Chevy Equinox: Compare Crossover SUVs

  01-06-2023 13:50 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Although the 2023 Chevy Equinox and 2024 GMC Terrain are assembled in the same plant, share similar powertrains, and may even share the same floor space at the dealership, these two compact crossovers from General Motors have more than just daylight separating them. The two compact crossovers have mass appeal. They’re both tall-riding...
  
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• 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

  01-06-2023 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio? What does it compare to? A five-passenger crossover SUV with sporty tuning and luxury pricing, the 2024 Stelvio faces off against vehicles like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Mercedes GLC. Is the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio a good SUV? It’s neither particularly frugal nor especially practical, but...
  
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• Toyota Grand Highlander vs Toyota Highlander: Compare 3-row SUVs

  31-05-2023 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  With the launch of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota now has as many three-row SUVs as they have rows: three. Add the Sienna minivan to the full-size Sequoia, the Grand Highlander, and the smaller Highlander, and Toyota offers a family of vehicles for shoppers in the family way. The Grand Highlander might be the best. Larger, wider, taller...
  
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• 2024 Toyota Highlander

  30-05-2023 23:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  This review includes impressions of both the new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and the smaller carryover 2024 Toyota Highlander. What kind of car is the 2024 Toyota Highlander? What does it compare to? The 2024 Grand Highlander rights the wrongs of the three-row Highlander with more passenger room in all three rows, giving it the utility of the...
  
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• 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled for steering fail

  30-05-2023 17:29 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Newer Jeep Grand Cherokee models are being recalled for a potential loss of steering control, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The recall encompasses 89,372 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models from the 2021-2023 model years. An error on the assembly line led to the incorrect installation of a steering column shaft, Jeep uncovered. The...
  
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• Test drive: 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L goes bigger

  30-05-2023 17:02 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L joined Jeep’s full-size SUV lineup this year to take on the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, and longer Ford Expedition L. It does so by stretching the wheelbase, lengthening the body, and adding more space to the third row and cargo area. Yet, it has more power and uses fewer cylinders than the smaller Wagoneer...
  
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• 2024 GMC Terrain

  29-05-2023 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 GMC Terrain? What does it compare to? The 2024 Terrain is the smallest SUV in the GMC lineup. Compare it to the related Chevrolet Equinox plus the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Is the 2024 GMC Terrain a good car/SUV? The Terrain is a decent choice overall, though it’s hampered by inefficient powertrains and...
  
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• 2024 Cadillac XT4

  28-05-2023 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Cadillac XT4? What does it compare to? The 2024 XT4 is a compact luxury SUV. Shop it against the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Is the 2024 Cadillac XT4 a good car/SUV? A solid overall choice, the 2024 XT4 benefits from slick styling, an approachable infotainment system, and decent pricing so long as you don’t stray far...
  
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• 2023 Toyota Prius

  27-05-2023 21:40 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota Prius? What does it compare to? The 2023 Toyota Prius is a five-door hatchback reimagined for a new and perhaps last generation of hybrid cars. A hybrid once so dominant it became an icon, the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid compete against everything from hybrid versions of the Kia Niro and...
  
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• 2024 Ford Ranger, best cars for teens top TCC's new car news

  27-05-2023 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Safety and affordability frequently top the most common priorities of car shoppers, and that's even more pronounced when it comes to shopping for a teen driver. This week, Consumer Reports and the IIHS helped our cause by releasing their annual list of the safest and most affordable cars for teens, but it applies to any driver, really. This year...
  
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• 2024 GMC Sierra

  26-05-2023 13:39 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 GMC Sierra? What does it compare to? The 2024 GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup truck, which we cover here in popular 1500 form. Shop it against the related Chevrolet Silverado, plus the Ram 1500 and the Ford F-150. Is the 2024 GMC Sierra a good truck? It might not fit in your garage, but the 2024 GMC Sierra is a...
  
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• 2024 Honda Pilot preview

  24-05-2023 14:17 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Honda Pilot? What does it compare to? The 2024 Honda Pilot is a three-row crossover SUV with a big interior and decent V-6 power. Shop it against the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, and Kia Telluride. Is the 2024 Honda Pilot a good SUV? Big and reasonably stylish for a three-row crossover SUV, the 2024 Pilot...
  
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• What are the safest newer cars under $20,000 for teens?

  23-05-2023 06:01 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Looking for a newer car that's safe, reliable, and inexpensive? That might seem like an automotive unicorn in this time of record high new car prices and equally obstinate used car prices. Fret not, the IIHS and Consumer Reports have teamed up on Tuesday to update their annual list of recommended new and used cars targeted for teen safety. With...
  
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• 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning preview

  22-05-2023 17:48 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning? What does it compare to? The original all-electric pickup truck finally faces mainstream competition this year. Shop the 2024 F-150 Lightning against the Rivian R1T or GMC Hummer EV truck, plus forthcoming electric versions of Ram, Chevy, and GMC full-size trucks. Is the 2024 Ford F-150...
  
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• Chevy Equinox, GMC Acadia recalled for child safety seat anchors

  22-05-2023 17:21 via thecarconnection.com
  
  General Motors has recalled the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Acadia five-seat crossover SUVs for LATCH child seat safety anchors that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. Some of the four lower LATCH anchors in the rear seat bottoms may have been finished with too much powder coating, thereby making the...
  
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• 2024 Toyota Tacoma, Porsche Cayenne top TCC's new car news

  20-05-2023 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Forget Taco Tuesday. The near once-in-a-decade launch of the redesigned Toyota Tacoma has made it Taco Week at The Car Connection. The bestselling mid-size truck gets thoroughly overhauled, riding on a new frame, with three new powertrains, eight trims, and an overlanding special in the new Trailhunter grade. We also spent some time in luxury...
  
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• 2024 Toyota Tacoma preview

  19-05-2023 02:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? What does it compare to? The 2024 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup truck squares off against the Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and GM’s Colorado and Canyon siblings, among others. Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma a good truck? It’s a bestseller for a reason, with rugged durability and classic...
  
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• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

  17-05-2023 19:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class? What does it compare to? The GLC-Class luxury crossover slots into the Mercedes SUV family with its mid-size dimensions, C-Class running gear—and this year, its emergence without V-8, inline-6, AMG, or Coupe models. Yet. For 2023, the GLC 300 comes with rear- or with all-wheel drive...
  
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• 2024 Ford Mustang preview

  17-05-2023 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2024 Ford Mustang? What does it compare to? The last of a dying breed, the 2024 Ford Mustang is a coupe and convertible that carries on the muscle car era begun in the 1960s. It comes with available V-8 power and puts an emphasis on style and handling. It takes on the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, both of which...
  
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• 2024 Kia Seltos

  17-05-2023 06:01 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Kia Seltos? What does it compare to? The 2024 Kia Seltos is a small five-seat crossover that slips into the Kia lineup between the larger Sportage and smaller Kia Soul. Competitors outside the Kia family include the Hyundai Kona and Honda HR-V, among many others in this popular class. Is the 2024 Kia Seltos a good...
  
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• 2024 Porsche Cayenne

  16-05-2023 00:01 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne? What does it compare to? The 2024 Porsche Cayenne puts performance into a mid-size SUV package. The largest Porsche competes with other luxury crossover SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, BMW X5, and Jaguar F-Pace. Is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne a good SUV? Porsche’s bestselling vehicle...
  
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• GM recalls nearly 1M SUVs for exploding airbag inflators

  15-05-2023 15:05 via thecarconnection.com
  
  General Motors has recalled nearly one million three-row crossover SUVs for airbag inflators that could rupture unintentionally in a crash, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The current recall escalates prior recalls from Oct. 7, 2021, and April 14, 2022. Those recalls encompassed only 555 and 2,787 vehicles, respectively. The expanded recall of 994,763...
  
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• Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Canyon: Compare Pickup Trucks

  15-05-2023 14:23 via thecarconnection.com
  
  GM now sells two newly revamped mid-size pickup trucks, but which one’s better—the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2023 GMC Canyon? To a casual observer, the trucks could pass for twins. That’s because GM developed both trucks together and they share the same crew-cab design, 5-foot-2 bed, and 2.7-liter turbo-4 engine. The...
  
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• 2024 BMW X6 preview

  14-05-2023 17:59 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2024 BMW X6? What does it compare to? The 2024 BMW X6 grows out of the X5 mid-size luxury SUV with a rounded roof and tapered rear that accentuates its sportiness at the cost of roominess. Other German rivals offer SUV and coupe-like twins, including the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Porsche Cayenne. Is the 2024 BMW X6 a good...
  
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• 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, GMC Canyon top TCC's new car reviews

  13-05-2023 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Our full reviews of 2023 models nears a close with reviews of the redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado siblings. We also test out the latest all-new cars, starting the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, a small crossover that represents a new entry point into the exotic Italian brand. Here's what moved us this week. New car reviews 2024 Alfa...
  
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• 2024 BMW X5 preview

  12-05-2023 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 BMW X5? What does it compare to? The 2024 BMW X5 luxury SUV seats five passengers but it’s sized big enough to compete with other three-row luxury models such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Genesis GV80. In M grades, it vies with the Porsche Cayenne. Is the 2024 BMW X5 a good SUV? The 2024 X5 returns with...
  
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• 2024 Honda HR-V

  12-05-2023 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2024 Honda HR-V? What does it compare to? The 2024 Honda HR-V is a great example of the small crossover. It straddles the style differences between SUV and hatchback, while prioritizing affordability. Competitors include the Hyundai Venue, Volkswagen Taos, and Subaru Crosstrek. Is the 2024 Honda HR-V a good crossover? We...
  
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• 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale

  11-05-2023 17:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale? What does it compare to? The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a new small crossover SUV that comes only as a plug-in hybrid and acts as the gateway to the brand. Sporty and efficient, it’s aimed at the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and X2, and Mercedes GLA-Class. Is the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale a...
  
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• IIHS: Most small cars fail to protect rear passengers in a crash

  11-05-2023 16:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that compact cars don't protect rear occupants well in its latest front-crash test, the insurance industry-funded agency announced Thursday. The 2023 Honda Civic and 2023 Toyota Corolla sedans earned "Acceptable" ratings, while the 2023 Kia Forte, 2023 Nissan Sentra, and 2023 Subaru Crosstrek rated...
  
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• 2024 Ford Ranger preview

  10-05-2023 12:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford Ranger? What does it compare to? The 2024 Ford Ranger is a mid-size pickup truck that competes with the Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier Is the 2024 Ford Ranger a good truck? The Ranger is redesigned for 2024 with a (small) buffet of turbocharged engine options, large...
  
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• 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  09-05-2023 13:48 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? What does it compare to? The 2024 Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck. It’s a close relative to the GMC Sierra 1500, and it’s worth shopping against big trucks from Ram, Ford, and Toyota. Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good truck? A solid overall choice, the 2024...
  
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• 2023 GMC Canyon

  08-05-2023 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2023 GMC Canyon? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup truck shares its bones with the Chevy Colorado, but GM has positioned the Canyon as the more off-road ready truck. It stacks up against the Colorado, the Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Gladiator, and Nissan Frontier, among others. Is the 2023...
  
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• Jeep Cherokee 4WD recalled again for 2-speed transfer case issue

  08-05-2023 15:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV is being recalled again for issues with its 2-speed power transfer case, or Power Transfer Unit, in Jeep-speak, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. In those four-wheel-drive models, the transmission can slip from the front differential, causing a loss of power while moving. The same issue can cause the vehicle to slip out...
  
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• Test drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek refines the adventure value equation

  08-05-2023 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  At a time when the average transaction price for a new car exceeds $46,000, it’s rare for a vehicle to feel like a value. The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek small crossover is the exception. Subaru refined its smallest SUV without losing any of its known capabilities or by significantly raising the price. The 2.5-liter inline-4 hits the sweet spot in...
  
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• 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer

  08-05-2023 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer? What does it compare to? The 2024 Trailblazer is a city-size crossover SUV with sprightly styling. Shop it against the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona. Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good SUV? It’s light on power and not that fuel-efficient, but the 2024 Trailblazer counters those...
  
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• 2024 Buick Encore GX

  08-05-2023 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Buick Encore GX? What does it compare to? The 2024 Buick Encore GX is a compact SUV with a luxurious, high-tech interior. Shop it against the Hyundai Tucson and Lexus UX. Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX a good SUV? Straddling the fence between mass-market and upmarket, the 2024 Encore GX does a lot for the money...
  
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• 2024 Chevy Trax headlines this week's car news and reviews

  06-05-2023 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  This week we test drove the new Chevy Trax and tracked what's trending in new car news, as well as filed more head-to-head comparisons of the bestselling models on the market now. For its second coming, Chevy's small crossover grows in every measure—larger, roomier, better equipped, and much better looking. It grows from the runt of the...
  
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• Volvo recharges 2024 XC40, C40 electric SUVs with more range

  05-05-2023 17:57 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge ring in the new model year with increased range, larger motors, and a rear-wheel-drive option, Volvo announced this week. The small electric crossovers also point the brand in a clear direction on its march to exclusively making battery electric vehicles by 2030. The biggest development for Volvo's...
  
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• "Do Not Drive," BMW urges owners of older 3-Series, 5-Series

  04-05-2023 17:41 via thecarconnection.com
  
  BMW issued a "Do Not Drive" order to owners of older BMW 3-Series and 5-Series sedans, as well as X5 crossover SUVs, due to the presence of unfixed Takata airbag inflators. The faulty inflators could explode and spew metal shrapnel into the chests and faces of drivers and passengers. In an announcement on Thursday, BMW estimated that 90,000...
  
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• Toyota Tacoma vs Jeep Gladiator | The Car Connection

  04-05-2023 17:06 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The Jeep Gladiator is an anomaly among mid-size pickup trucks. Based on the Wrangler, it’s meant to be an off-roader. The Toyota Tacoma has off-road models as well, but it also does a better job of mainstream customers who drive their trucks every day. The Gladiator arrived in 2019. As an enthusiast model, it costs considerably more. The...
  
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• Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX: Compare Crossover SUVs

  03-05-2023 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Are luxury models worth the price? This question has bedeviled car shoppers for years, especially between cars from the same family that share the same platform and similar hardware, such as in the Honda Pilot and upscale Acura MDX. These brothers from the same mother offer three rows of seats, available all-wheel drive, and the latest in...
  
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• 2024 Ford Maverick preview

  03-05-2023 15:01 via thecarconnection.com
  
  This preview of the 2024 Ford Maverick will be updated when official prices, features, and updates have been published. What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford Maverick? What does it compare to? The 2024 Ford Maverick is a small pickup truck with room for four—or five in a pinch. It compares best with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, though you might...
  
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• Chevy Trax vs. Trailblazer: Compare Compact Crossover SUVs

  02-05-2023 17:20 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Chevrolet has a full lineup of utility vehicles, but at the smaller end of the spectrum, it’s created some confusion. It used to sell the small Trailblazer (which had been a large SUV in the 1990s) and an even smaller Trax—but for 2024, the Trax has grown up, and now is larger than the Trailblazer. Confused? No need to be, because some...
  
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• 2024 Chevrolet Trax

  02-05-2023 17:20 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax? The Trax revives a small-car nameplate and gives it slippery SUV-like styling cues, but it’s a front-drive hatchback with no available all-wheel drive. What does it compare to? It compares with vehicles like Chevy’s own Equinox and Trailblazer, as well as the Kia Soul and Seltos and the...
  
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• Ford slashes price on Mustang Mach-E by up to $4,000

  02-05-2023 16:19 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Ford has cut the prices on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E as it reopens orders and ramps up production of the popular electric crossover. Most models receive price cuts between $3,000 to $4,000, Ford announced Tuesday. The base Mustang Mach-E Select with the 72-kwh standard range battery pack has a $3,000 price drop, from $45,995 to $42,995. The price...
  
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• Nissan Rogue vs Toyota RAV4 | The Car Connection

  01-05-2023 16:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue both offer an excellent combination of affordability, efficiency, spaciousness, and versatility. It’s easy to see why these are two of the most popular compact crossover SUVs. These multi-talented vehicles embody the crossover craze and underscore why shoppers have shifted from sedans to this form factor...
  
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• Nissan Rogue vs Toyota RAV4: Compare Crossover SUVs

  01-05-2023 16:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue both offer an excellent combination of affordability, efficiency, spaciousness, and versatility. It’s easy to see why these are two of the most popular compact crossover SUVs. These multi-talented vehicles embody the crossover craze and underscore why shoppers have shifted from sedans to this form factor...
  
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