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• First drive: 2022 Honda Civic upgrades simple transportation

  16-06-2021 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The prospect of testing the redesigned 2022 Honda Civic excited me, given its outsized importance to Honda and domination of the compact car market. But it also gave me pause, because I have a lot of familiarity with the car. Not only do I come from a family of Civic owners (a 1997 and a 2009), I drove all six distinct Civic variants from the last...
  
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• 5 things to know about the 2021 Toyota Mirai

  15-06-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  At a recent press event at Toyota Motors North America's headquarters in Plano, Texas, the most popular vehicle to test drive was not the gorgeous six-figure Lexus LC500 sports coupe, nor was it the Toyota Land Cruiser leaving American shores. Instead media members lined up to test the redesigned 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen-powered sedan. One...
  
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• 2021 Toyota Mirai driven, 2022 Porsche Macan tested, Land Rover Defender FCEV confirmed: What's New @ The Car Connection

  15-06-2021 17:37 via thecarconnection.com
  
  5 things to know about the 2021 Toyota Mirai The Mirai is a rear-wheel-drive EV, with power from a hydrogen fuel cell and up to a 402-mile range between sparse filling stations. 2022 Subaru Ascent adds Onyx Edition for $39,120 The seven-seat Subaru shows new style in 2022, with a blackout trim package—and a higher destination fee. Volvo...
  
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• 2022 Subaru Ascent adds Onyx Edition for $39,120

  15-06-2021 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Subaru Ascent three-row SUV climbs into the new model year mostly unchanged except for the addition of the blacked-out Onyx Edition, Subaru announced Monday. First launched for 2019, Subaru's largest vehicle adopts the popular Onyx Edition trim introduced on the 2020 Subaru Outback. The black treatment on the grille, side mirrors, window...
  
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• Volvo recalls nearly all 2019-2020 vehicles for stall risk

  15-06-2021 15:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Volvo will be recalling every 2019-2020 vehicle in its lineup except for the XC40 compact crossover, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. A low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Volvo will upgrade the fuse from a 15-amp fuse to a 20-amp. The recall encompasses 85,550 units, all from the...
  
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• 2022 Lexus NX preview

  14-06-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Lexus NX? What does it compare to? The 2022 Lexus NX is a five-seat crossover SUV that’s been revamped for the new model year with a dramatic shape, a plug-in hybrid edition, and massive touchscreen-driven infotainment. It’s a competitor for cars like the Acura RDX, Infiniti QX50, and Cadillac XT4. Is the...
  
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• 2022 Lexus NX debuts, Tesla Model S Plaid sets speed record, Maserati teases EV: What's New @ The Car Connection

  14-06-2021 17:41 via thecarconnection.com
  
  2022 Lexus NX preview The 2022 Lexus NX is a five-seat crossover SUV that’s been revamped for the new model year with a dramatic shape, a plug-in hybrid edition, and massive touchscreen-driven infotainment. GM's recall of 2021 full-size SUVs, cars can be fixed with over-the-air update Flawed airbag lights force automaker to recall its most...
  
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• GM's recall of 2021 full-size SUVs, cars can be fixed with over-the-air update

  14-06-2021 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  General Motors will be recalling 282,429 new vehicles across its four brands, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. In the 2021 vehicles, the airbag malfunction light may not illuminate to warn drivers that there is an issue with the deployment of the airbag in case of a crash. Faulty deployment of the airbag can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The...
  
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• 2022 Lexus NX

  12-06-2021 05:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Lexus NX? What does it compare to? The 2022 Lexus NX is a five-seat crossover SUV that’s been revamped for the new model year with a dramatic shape, a plug-in hybrid edition, and massive touchscreen-driven infotainment. It’s a competitor for cars like the Acura RDX, Infiniti QX50, and Cadillac XT4. Is the...
  
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• 2022 Audi Q3

  11-06-2021 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Audi Q3? What does it compare to? The Q3 inaugurates Audi’s lineup of crossovers. It’s a compact luxury SUV according to the measuring tape, one that rivals vehicles like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, as well as the Buick Encore GX. Is the 2022 Audi Q3 a good car? This year’s Q3 earns a 6.3...
  
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• 2022 Audi A3 and S3 return with improved engines and technology

  11-06-2021 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The redesigned 2022 Audi A3 compact luxury sedan and S3 sport variant arrive in the U.S. with more potent turbo-4 engines, a mild-hybrid system, a refreshed look outside, and upgraded convenience and safety technology. The 2022 Audi A3 and S3 can be ordered now at a starting price of $34,945 and $45,945 respectively, Audi announced on Thursday...
  
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• 2022 Ford Maverick vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Compare Trucks

  10-06-2021 17:59 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Ford Maverick and 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz resurrect a small truck segment that had been dormant for more than a decade. Both of these crossover-based vehicles give shoppers an open bed and a more adventurous edge than compact crossover SUVs that fill roads like construction zones in summertime. Despite their similarities—seating for...
  
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• 2022 BMW X3, X4 small SUVs updated with more tech, more torque, modest price increases

  10-06-2021 17:56 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 BMW X3 compact crossover and related X4 compact crossover coupe wear a fresh interior with updated technology and a mild-hybrid powertrain that modestly boosts torque on inline-6 variants, BMW announced Tuesday. Of course, these enhancements come with a price increase that ranges from $200 to $1,200. Redesigned for the 2018 model year...
  
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• Maverick and Santa Cruz compared, 2022 Corvette tweaked, 2022 Jaguar I-Pace updated: What's New @ The Car Connection

  10-06-2021 17:47 via thecarconnection.com
  
  2022 Ford Maverick vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Compare Trucks The 2022 Ford Maverick and 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz small pickup trucks give shoppers an open bed and a more adventurous edge than compact crossover SUVs. 2022 BMW X3, X4 small SUVs updated with more tech, more torque, modest price increases The 2022 BMW X3 and X4 add torque, revised...
  
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• 2022 Honda Insight

  10-06-2021 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Honda Insight? What does it compare to? The 2022 Honda Insight hybrid sedan hits the sort of sweet spot we’ve come to expect from Honda in its most refined versions of the Civic sedan—only with EPA combined ratings of up to 52 mpg, it’s far more frugal than any current offering in the Civic lineup. It...
  
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• First drive: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV carves a straightforward path

  09-06-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The redesigned 2022 Nissan Pathfinder doesn’t pretend to be a performance SUV or aspire to be an electric tech dynamo. Instead, it excels at what it’s meant to be: a roomy three-row SUV with enough seating flexibility and towing capability to stand out in a crowded class. The base 8-seat 2022 Nissan Pathfinder with front-wheel drive...
  
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• 2022 Nissan Pathfinder tested, 2022 BMW X3 previewed, Lordstown Motors sputters: What's New @ The Car Connection

  09-06-2021 17:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  2022 Nissan Pathfinder review Redesigned for the first time since 2013, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover SUV sports a new look inside and out, and comes loaded with the latest convenience and safety technology. Review update: 2021 Toyota Sequoia falls behind as it soldiers on The 2021 Toyota Sequoia has a design that dates back to...
  
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• 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

  09-06-2021 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder? What does it compare to? The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is a three-row crossover SUV seating up to eight passengers. It competes against rivals from every major automaker, ranging from the Mazda CX-9 and Chevy Traverse to the Subaru Ascent and Kia Telluride. Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a good SUV?...
  
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• First drive: Lexus Teammate driver-assistance system wants to know you’re there

  08-06-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Lexus’s Teammate driver-assistance system flashed red at me and grew impatient. As I ignored its alerts to take control of the steering wheel, it rang audible alerts in increasing levels of alarm. I wanted to see if I could game the hands-free driving system, but Teammate wouldn’t have it. Several swift tugs to the shoulder seat belt...
  
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• 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid truck debuts, 2023 Kia Sportage preview: What's New @ The Car Connection

  08-06-2021 17:40 via thecarconnection.com
  
  2022 Ford Maverick preview With the Maverick, Ford hopes it can lure small-SUV buyers into yet another version of the mechanicals that power its Escape and Bronco Sport, without drawing them away from one of its bigger pickups—the Ranger and F-Series. First drive: Lexus Teammate driver-assistance system wants to know you’re there In a...
  
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• 2022 Ford Maverick preview

  08-06-2021 12:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Ford Maverick? What does it compare to? The 2022 Ford Maverick pickup truck becomes the smallest vehicle with a bed in Ford’s lineup. With running gear shared by the Bronco Sport and Escape, the Ford Maverick has the Hyundai Santa Cruz as a chief rival. Is the 2022 Ford Maverick a good pickup truck? The...
  
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• 2022 Ford Maverick buzzes the tower for hybrid trucks

  08-06-2021 12:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Ford Maverick touches down as a small pickup truck powered by a standard hybrid engine with an estimated 40 mpg around town, Ford announced Wednesday. Just like "Top Gun: Maverick" returns to the big screen later this year, the 2022 Ford Maverick dusts off its forgettable past as a compact coupe from the '70s and reinvents itself as the...
  
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• 2022 Ford Maverick buzzes the hybrid truck tower

  08-06-2021 12:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Ford Maverick touches down as a small pickup truck powered by a standard hybrid engine with an estimated 40 mpg around town, Ford announced Wednesday. Just like "Top Gun: Maverick" returns to the big screen later this year, the 2022 Ford Maverick dusts off its forgettable past as a compact coupe from the '70s and reinvents itself as the...
  
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• 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup gets crossover-like fuel economy

  07-06-2021 17:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz bridges the gap between the utility of a small pickup and the convenience and comfort of a compact crossover SUV. Fortunately, its fuel economy figures released Monday lean more toward crossover than pickup. The EPA posted 21 mpg city, 27 highway, 23 combined for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz with all-wheel drive and the...
  
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• 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross looks the part, electric Mustangs make tracks, Tesla Model S Plaid+ canceled, : What's New @ The Car Connection

  07-06-2021 17:22 via thecarconnection.com
  
  2022 Toyota Corolla Cross preview Larger than the front-wheel-drive Toyota C-HR and taller than the Corolla sedan, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross also borrows its looks from another Toyota—the RAV4. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup gets crossover-like fuel economy The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz bridges the gap between the utility of a small pickup...
  
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• Tesla announces 3 recalls of Model 3 and Model Y for brake, seat belt issues

  07-06-2021 17:05 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Tesla issued three recalls for the Model 3 electric compact sedan and mechanically related Model Y electric compact crossover, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The largest of the three recalls affects the 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y for a potentially loose brake caliper on 5,974 vehicles. The two fasteners used to attach the brake caliper...
  
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• 2022 Buick Enclave SUV comes around with standard safety features

  04-06-2021 17:16 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Buick Enclave three-row crossover SUV now comes with more standard safety features, the automaker announced Thursday. Buick also freshened the face and tail with new lighting, and added new wheel options. Inside, the seven-seat family hauler has a roomier center console and more available features. Like other GM vehicles, Buick was late...
  
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• 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross preview

  04-06-2021 15:28 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross? What does it compare to? The Corolla Cross is the newest, smallest Toyota crossover to sport available all-wheel drive. Larger than the front-wheel-drive Toyota C-HR and taller than the Corolla sedan that lends its name to the effort, the 2022 Corolla Cross also borrows its looks from another...
  
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• 2022 Ford Maverick bows on June 8

  03-06-2021 16:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Actor Gabrielle Union will be on hand next Tuesday, June 8, as Ford reveals the next pickup truck in its family of utility vehicles, the 2022 Maverick. Based on the running gear of the new Bronco Sport (which is also shared with the Escape), the '22 Maverick will take a spot below the Ford Ranger and the big F-Series in the company's lineup. With...
  
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• Review update: 2021 Toyota Sequoia falls behind as it soldiers on

  03-06-2021 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Toyota developed a good, sturdy full-size SUV for the 2008 model year. Based on the body-on-frame platform from the Tundra pickup, the Sequoia got that truck’s robust structure and driveline components, including its muscular 5.7-liter V-8. But that’s about as much engineering as Toyota has put into the Sequoia since, only updating the...
  
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• 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Compare Crossover SUVs

  03-06-2021 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Many plug-in hybrids don’t offer enough driving range for the typical American commute. Two exceptions to that rule are the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime and 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. Neither of these models stray far from a formula that has made the compact crossover the most popular vehicle segment in the U.S. Both have silhouettes that...
  
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• 2022 Audi Q5

  02-06-2021 16:12 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Audi Q5? What does it compare to? The Q5 is Audi’s mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV, flanked by the smaller Q3 and the bigger Q7/Q8 duo. With its hybrid and sporty editions, the Q5’s an all-around player that rivals vehicles like the BMW X3, Benz GLC, Volvo XC60, and Acura RDX. Is the 2022 Audi Q5 a good...
  
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• 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross squeezes into small SUV lineup

  02-06-2021 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross emerges as the right-sized center in Toyota's Venn diagram of small cars. Larger than the Toyota C-HR and taller than the Corolla sedan on which it's based, the 2022 Corolla Cross looks like a small RAV4. Toyota debuted its latest crossover SUV on Wednesday, calling it the "bold compact crossover you didn't know you...
  
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• 2022 Toyota 86 preview

  02-06-2021 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Toyota 86? What does it compare to? The 2022 Toyota 86 sports coupe returns for a second generation in partnership with Subaru and its flat-4 rear-wheel-drive twin, the BRZ. The rear-drive 2+2 sports coupe is a dying breed, so we welcome the partnership. Is the 2022 Toyota 86 a good car? A larger 2.4-liter flat-4...
  
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• First drive: 2022 Kia Carnival comes to town masked as an SUV

  01-06-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  A teenager at the drive-thru said he liked my car. I lowered my sunglasses; he was sincere. Later, a couple stopped me in the Costco parking lot. “What is that?” “It’s a Kia.” I explained how the new badge with futuristic script replaced the circle on the liftgate. “I thought so,” the man said...
  
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• 2022 Kia Carnival tested, AMG E53 revisited, 2022 Honda Insight priced: What's New @ The Car Connection

  01-06-2021 17:32 via thecarconnection.com
  
  First drive: 2022 Kia Carnival comes to town masked as an SUV The Sedona replacement delivers SUV space with the supreme flex of sliding side doors. 2021 Acura TLX review The TLX is no longer an upscale version of the Honda Accord, and instead uses its own dedicated platform, a pair of new engines, and a captivating new design to earn a TCC Rating...
  
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• 2021 Ford Mustang

  29-05-2021 15:20 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2021 Ford Mustang? What does it compare to? The Mustang is Ford’s touchstone coupe or convertible. With prosaic turbo-4 or earth-shaking supercharged V-8 power, it blends retro style with modern performance to fend off its long-time rivals, the Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro. Is the 2021 Ford Mustang a good car? We...
  
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• Tesla Model 3, Model Y lose top safety ratings after dropping radar

  28-05-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Safety agencies deemed newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles less safe due to a Tesla update intended to make the vehicles more safe. The NHTSA, IIHS, and Consumer Reports all downgraded safety ratings following Tesla's announcement earlier this week of its transition away from radar-based safety systems to a camera-only system called Tesla...
  
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• Tesla interrupts safety features, 2021 AMG GLB revisited, Texan Tesla fans can't buy Teslas in Texas: What's New @ The Car Connection

  28-05-2021 16:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Tesla Model 3, Model Y lose top safety ratings after dropping radar With a switch to driver-assist systems based only on cameras, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have lost their high safety ratings at least until over-the-air updates restore functionality. Ford recalls more than 200,000 Transit Connect vans for transmission issue People hauler may...
  
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• Ford recalls more than 200,000 Transit Connect vans for transmission issue

  28-05-2021 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Ford is recalling 2013-2021 Ford Transit Connect cargo and passenger vans equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the automaker announced Thursday. A faulty shift cable could fail to park the car. Operators of the affected vehicles can shift the gear selector into Park, turn off the engine, and walk away, but the vehicle won't actually be...
  
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• 2021 Jaguar XF

  27-05-2021 17:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2021 Jaguar XF? What does it compare to? A mid-size luxury sedan, the 2021 Jaguar XF competes with mostly European rivals such as the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90. It lacks high-performance and hybrid versions like many of those cars, and it no longer offers a wagon body style. Is the 2021...
  
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• Pedestrian fatalities spike, Tautara Strike tuned to 2,200 hp, EV battery life addressed: What's New @ The Car Connection

  27-05-2021 17:42 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Traffic and pedestrian fatalities hit record levels in 2020 despite fewer miles driven, safety officials say The Governors Highway Safety Association and National Safety Council estimated pedestrian fatalities increased 21% in 2020. 2021 Jaguar XF review The mid-size sedan or wagon earns a 6.2 TCC Rating thanks to its handsome looks and great...
  
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• Traffic and pedestrian fatalities hit record levels in 2020 despite fewer miles driven, safety officials say

  27-05-2021 16:45 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Roadways were less safe even though fewer people were driving in 2020, and pedestrians incurred the brunt of the increase. Pedestrian deaths increased at a record rate, according to estimates projected by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) published last week. There were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a 4.8% increase from 2019...
  
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• 2022 VW Taos driven, 2022 BMW M4 droptop preview, Ford doubles down on EVs: What's New @ The Car Connection

  26-05-2021 16:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV fits the bill Smaller than the Tiguan, the new Taos crossover SUV fights for the light with the new electric ID.4. Review update: 2021 Cadillac Escalade with Super Cruise rides like a first-class road king The redesigned Escalade full-size SUV finally earns the luxury designation in the GM family, but it...
  
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• First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV fits the bill

  26-05-2021 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The new 2022 Volkswagen Taos puts the “good things come in threes” saying to the test, becoming the company’s third compact SUV alongside the Tiguan and the all-electric ID.4. Though the trio might all be in roughly the same class, there’s enough that’s different to give each of them some distinction. The...
  
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• Review update: 2021 Cadillac Escalade with Super Cruise rides like a first-class road king

  26-05-2021 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  It took more than two decades, but Cadillac finally created one of the best luxury family haulers money can buy. With leather-lined seating for up to eight people, over 38 inches of curved OLED screens on the dashboard, and the ability to drive itself over thousands of miles on certain divided highways, the redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade has...
  
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• 2022 Porsche 911

  26-05-2021 13:36 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of car is the 2022 Porsche 911? What does it compare to? The 911 is a Cabriolet, a Targa, and a Coupe—but it’s also one of the best performance vehicles available anywhere, with seats for two and then some, and heroic levels of grip and acceleration. We’d pit it against the Audi R8, BMW 8-Series, Chevy Corvette, and...
  
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• 2022 Genesis GV70 price undercuts other luxury crossover SUVs

  25-05-2021 17:56 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The 2022 Genesis GV70 luxury crossover SUV will start at $42,045, including destination, when it arrives at dealers this summer, the automaker announced Tuesday. The GV70 follows the 2021 GV80 flagship SUV as part of an impressive lineup of value-oriented luxury vehicles from Hyundai's luxury brand. When equipped with all-wheel drive, the 2021 BMW...
  
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• 2022 Genesis GV70 priced to win, 911 Turbo S Cab delights, Hyundai Ioniq 5 bares its charms: What's New @ The Car Connection

  25-05-2021 17:46 via thecarconnection.com
  
  2022 Genesis GV70 price undercuts other luxury crossover SUVs The 2022 Genesis GV70 luxury crossover SUV starts at $42,045 and comes loaded with standard luxury features and tech. Mercedes-Benz joins other automakers in recalling millions of cars for rearview camera issue Mercedes-Benz is the latest brand to issue a recall due to rearview camera...
  
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• Mercedes-Benz joins other automakers in recalling millions of cars for rearview camera issue

  25-05-2021 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz announced the recall of most of its sedans and crossover SUVs from the 2019-2021 model years for a rearview camera that can project a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. A dealer visit or over-the-air update to the MBUX multimedia infotainment system can fix the shortcoming, according to paperwork published by the NHTSA on...
  
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