• 2025 Toyota Camry

    With the Camry, Toyota has rarely veered from a winning midsize sedan recipe. Again for 2025 the Camry’s automotive comfort food. Not deconstructed, not capped with gold flake and caviar, it’s just mac and cheese out of a box—a nice box, but a box nevertheless. What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Toyota Camry? What does it compare...
  • Test drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 coddles the family

    If there’s one vehicle my children begged, and wished, we were taking on a road trip to the lake it’s the Mercedes-Benz GLS three-row SUV. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS has a segment-leading TCC Rating of 7.2 out of 10 for a host of reasons, ranging from its comfortable cabin to its terrific powertrain lineup. Dads like me appreciate it...
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
    What kind of car is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class? What does it compare to? The CLE-Class is a luxury coupe and convertible that replaces those body styles for both the compact C-Class and midsize E-Class, though it’s sized closer to the latter. It competes with the BMW 4-Series, Audi A5, and Lexus RC. Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class...
  • Test drive: 2024 Kia EV9 remains a winner

    Test drive: 2024 Kia EV9 remains a winner
    Consumers looking for a three-row crossover SUV for the family will struggle to top the 2024 Kia EV9. The EV9 electric SUV took top honors this year and was named The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2024 and Best Family Car To Buy 2024. Months later, I have no regrets about the way we voted. This thing is aces. With impressive efficiency, a...
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  • 2025 Genesis GV80

    2025 Genesis GV80
    What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Genesis GV80? What does it compare to? The luxurious midsize crossover SUV can be fitted with a third row to seat seven passengers or it can now be had with a sportier coupe-like variant to better compete with European SUVs such as the BMW X5 and X6, Audi Q7 and Q8, and Mercedes GLE-Class. Is the 2025 Genesis GV80...
  • Test drive: 2024 Genesis G70 retains sport sedan value

    Enthusiasts feeling like BMW has lost its way can take comfort in knowing Genesis seemingly remains committed to the compact sport sedan cause and at a value to boot. The 2024 Genesis G70 may have a lower TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10 than the BMW 3-Series’ 7.2 out of 10 rating, but it scratches where enthusiasts claim they itch. With a...
  • Test drive: 2024 Genesis G70 doubles down on value

    Test drive: 2024 Genesis G70 doubles down on value
    Genesis may be following BMW's lead in rear-drive sport-sedan performance, but it's taking its own path on value. Yes, the 2024 G70 may have a lower TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10 than the BMW 3-Series’ 7.2 out of 10 rating. It’s thirsty, the trunk is tiny, and Genesis still lacks the brand cachet of BMW or Mercedes-Benz, for people that...
  • 2025 Subaru Forester, Hyundai Sonata top this week's reviews

    Happy Mother's Day! We won't bother with a nonsensical Best Cars for Mom list, but we wish that your flowers are in bloom, your brunches are mimosaed, and your loved ones are loved. This week we hunkered down and dug deep on a few of the most popular new cars sold, and looked into why Hyundai and Kia sedans were the most stolen cars of 2023...
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  • Kia, Hyundai sedans top most stolen car list of 2023

    Kia, Hyundai sedans top most stolen car list of 2023
    For the first time in a long time, Kia and Hyundai sedans outpaced full-size trucks as the most stolen vehicles in America, according to an annual report released Thursday by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima took the top three spots for the most stolen vehicles in 2023. The Chevy...
  • 2024 Hyundai Sonata

    2024 Hyundai Sonata
    What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata? What does it compare to? Sold in SEL, N Line, SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims, the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan sports a new look with an updated interior and three powertrain options, including a hybrid, that should keep it competitive with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and...
  • Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer aims for all-weather value

    Car shoppers looking for a cost-conscious small crossover SUV with all-wheel drive shouldn’t sleep on the latest Chevy Trailblazer. Checking in after a light design nip and technology tuck for 2024 with a TCC Rating of 5.8 out of 10, the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer wins with a spunky turbo-3, surprisingly roomy interior, and great tech for...
  • Test drive: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport takes two steps forward, one back

    Volkswagen is its own worst enemy. The automaker gave the three-row Atlas and two-row Atlas Cross Sport a refresh that enhances the duo with better materials, a gem of a new engine, and kept all the wonderful stretch-out space. This all improved the Atlas’ TCC Rating from 5.8 out of 10 to a very competitive 6.7 out of 10 for 2024. But for...
  • 2024 Nissan Sentra recalled for potential loss of drive power

    The 2024 Nissan Sentra compact sedan is being recalled for a missing clip that can result in a loss of engine power while the car is being driven, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The issue pertains to the driver's side front driveshaft on the front-wheel-drive sedan. It may not be properly connected with the continuously variable automatic...
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
    What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? What does it compare to? Sold in sedan and wagon forms, in touring and AMG performance editions, the E-Class defines the midsize luxury car segment. Rivals range from the Audi A6 and BMW 5-Series to the Genesis G80 and Volvo V90. Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car? With supreme...
  • Ford recalls 242,000 Maverick pickups for bum taillights

    The 2022-2024 Ford Maverick small pickup truck is being recalled for taillights that may not illuminate at night, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. The brake lights and turn signals still illuminate, but the control module might read the currents wrong and inadvertently deactivate the taillights while the truck is being driven. It's possible the...
  • Test drive: 2025 Forester anchors Subaru’s SUV family

    The Subaru Forester fits in as the middle child in the brand’s crossover SUV lineup, often blending in, easy to overlook among the firstborn Outback and the spunky, smaller Crosstrek. It’s the Jan Brady in this bunch, with the Ascent as Alice called in to help out for heavier family duty. Fret not, middle child. Car shoppers appreciate...
  • Updated 2025 Genesis GV80 costs $59,050, Coupe price unknown

    The refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80 SUV arrives with a new dash display, a new Coupe model, and a new starting price of $59,050, including a $1,350 destination fee, Hyundai's luxury brand announced Friday. That's only about a $400 increase from the 2024 Genesis GV80, but it factors in modest updates to the front fascia and a big update in the cabin...
  • 2025 Subaru Forester

    What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Forester? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester marks the sixth generation of the popular compact crossover. It stands out from the longer Outback as being taller, boxier, and more utilitarian than adventuresome, though it has all the off-road capability of any other Subaru SUV. The...
  • 2024 Chevy Traverse, Lexus GX top this week's new car reviews

    2024 Chevy Traverse, Lexus GX top this week's new car reviews
    From the hills of Missoula to the forests of Germany, we traveled far and wide this week to cover the latest cars coming to market this summer if not sooner. In the immediate term, we finally got to publish our impressions of the latest three-row SUVs with completely different attitudes, one for the supersizing family and the other for off-road...
  • 2025 Toyota Crown price bumped $1,090, Nightshade model added

    2025 Toyota Crown price bumped $1,090, Nightshade model added
    Toyota announced a $1,090 price increase for the 2025 Toyota Crown this week, and it introduced a blacked-out Nightshade model. The high-riding sedan with the standard hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive starts at $42,535, including a $1,095 destination fee. That's $1,090 more than the 2024 Toyota Crown, which apparently will be short-lived. The...
  • 2024 Hyundai Sante Fe, Sonata, Ioniq 5 earn Top Safety Picks

    The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover aced tougher new crash-test protocols to earn a Top Safety Pick+, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced on Thursday. Hyundai's strong performance in other IIHS crash tests continued down the line, with the redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe three-row crossover SUV and the redesigned...
  • 2024 Chevrolet Traverse

    What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is a three-row crossover SUV sized like the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Grand Highlander. Is the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse a good SUV? It looks good, rides well, and gets a slight boost in fuel economy. We give it a TCC...
  • 2024 Lexus GX

    What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Lexus GX? What does it compare to? The Lexus GX 550 is a luxury SUV with two or three rows of seats and real off-road capability. It competes with the Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Defender, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Is the 2024 Lexus GX a good SUV? The GX 550 is redesigned for 2024 with a turbocharged powertrain, a...
  • Genesis expands faulty fuel pump recall

    Genesis expands faulty fuel pump recall
    Genesis has expanded the recall of vehicles with a faulty fuel pump that can engines to lose power and stall, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The fuel pump recall initially started in September 2023 and covered about 19,000 cars; it now encompasses 31,440 vehicles from the 2022-2023 model years in addition to 2021 models from the initial recall. The...
  • 2025 Subaru Legacy

    What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Legacy? What does it compare to? Few midsize sedans remain on the market, and the 2025 Subaru Legacy marks the last year of production for the affordable all-wheel-drive offering. Competitors include the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Is the 2025 Subaru Legacy a good car? Yes. The Subaru Legacy isn’t...
  • Electric G-Wagen, Nissan Rogue top this week's new car news

    This week we traveled to the western edge of Montana near the Blackfoot River to soak in the latest version of the Subaru Forester, details of which we'll be sharing May 6. Toyota made news with a big investment in its Princeton, Ind., factory, where it makes its three-row passenger cars in the Sienna, Highlander, and Grand Highlander, and where...
  • How much safer is automatic emergency braking? IIHS finds out

    How much safer is automatic emergency braking? IIHS finds out
    Does automatic emergency braking (AEB) help cars avoid crashes at higher speeds? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that, like your mileage, your crash results may vary. A new study released Thursday found that increased speeds diminished the efficacy of stopping in nine out of ten popular crossover SUVs tested by the...
  • Test drive: 2024 Nissan Rogue improves to be fine and good

    When friends and neighbors asked me what I thought of the refreshed 2024 Nissan Rogue SL with AWD, I said, “It’s fine.” That reply wouldn’t suffice any more for them than it would this review. “Good infotainment upgrades, smooth transmission, it’s gotten quieter, and it’s one of the bigger compact...
  • 2025 Subaru Outback

    2025 Subaru Outback
    What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Outback? What does it compare to? The 2025 Subaru Outback is a rugged, comfortable five-seat vehicle that blurs the line between station wagon and midsize crossover. It competes with Subaru’s own Forester, as well as the Honda Passport and Hyundai Santa Fe. Is the 2025 Subaru Outback a good SUV? Yes...
  • 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Flagship SUV goes electric

    "Give my creation life!" Gene Wilder cried in his eponymous role as "Young Frankenstein," where the young doctor strove to make a bigger, bolder, better version of his monster for a new generation. Mercedes has done something similar but much more serious with the Tuesday unveiling of its latest creation, the fully electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz G...

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