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• Electric G-Wagen, Nissan Rogue top this week's new car news

  27-04-2024 18:00 via thecarconnection.com
  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...
  
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• 2024 GMC Acadia

  13-06-2024 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 GMC Acadia? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2024 Acadia brings a fresh look to GMC’s three-row crossover SUV, a play off the related Chevrolet Traverse. It’s smaller than the truck-based GMC Yukon, but larger than rivals ranging from the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee L to the Honda Pilot...
  
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• 2025 Cadillac CT4

  13-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Cadillac CT4? What does it compare to? The 2025 CT4 is a compact sports sedan that compares well to the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, as well as the Audi A4. Is the 2025 Cadillac CT4 a good car? It’s a strong contender for compact sports sedan buyers thanks to its spectacular ride-and-handling...
  
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• Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Tacoma: Compare Pickup Trucks

  12-06-2024 17:19 via thecarconnection.com
  Midsize pickups appeal to buyers who don’t need the vast space or extreme capability of full-size trucks but still want a vehicle that can work when needed. They’re also easier to maneuver, less expensive, and they can be even better off-roaders. The bestselling midsize pickup is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, which is offered in a variety of...
  
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• The 2025 Honda Civic gets 50 mpg for $29,845

  12-06-2024 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid costs $29,845 Honda said the 2025 Civic Hybrid will hit the 50 mpg city mark The Civic Hybrid arrives in dealers on June 19 Shoppers looking for a fuel-sipping hybrid with an attractive price can add the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid to their list. When the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid arrives in dealers on June 19 it will carry a...
  
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• 2025 Volvo XC90

  12-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Volvo XC90? What does it compare to? The 2025 XC90 is Volvo’s top SUV, a three-row model worth comparing to hte BMW X7, Audi Q7, and Mercedes-Benz GLS. Is the 2025 Volvo XC90 a good SUV? Even though it’s now a rather dated model, the XC90 remains a strong choice thanks to its good power, great cabin...
  
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• 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram HD trucks recalled for software fail

  11-06-2024 15:36 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Dodge's Durango SUV and Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks are being recalled An anti-lock braking flaw could lead to a loss of stability control A software update should cure most vehicles—for free The electronic stability control system in 211,581 Dodge Durango and Ram heavy-duty trucks can fail, increasing the risk of a crash and...
  
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• 2025 Volvo XC60

  11-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Volvo XC60? What does it compare to? The XC60 is Volvo’s compact crossover SUV, a stately choice with all-hybrid powertrains and a divine interior. Compare it to the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Lincoln Nautilus. Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 a good SUV? Absolutely, even if it’s not the freshest design on the block...
  
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• 2025 Polestar 3

  10-06-2024 14:13 via thecarconnection.com
  The 2025 Polestar 3 has an independent streak. With an emphasis on acceleration and sporty virtues, it’s distinct from, though clearly related to, the Volvo EX90. What kind of car is the 2025 Polestar 3? What does it compare to? The Polestar 3 has five seats, an electric powertrain, and a badge that’s all but unknown to U.S. drivers...
  
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• 2025 Chevrolet Blazer

  10-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer? What does it compare to? The 2025 Blazer is a flashy five-seat SUV with good handling and impressive performance in some configurations. Compare it to the Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Mazda CX-5. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer a good SUV? It’s well-equipped and somewhat sporty in just...
  
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• Getting to 50.4 mpg: CAFE rule translates to 38 mpg by 2032

  10-06-2024 12:30 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The NHTSA will increase fuel economy standards by 2% through model year 2031 passenger vehicles and pickup trucks, the agency announced Friday. That translates to a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) target of 50.4 mpg, with different timelines for passenger vehicles and pickups trucks and vans. The real world gas mileage target that we see on...
  
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• 2025 Buick Envision

  09-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Buick Envision? What does it compare to? The Envision is a luxury compact crossover SUV. Compare it to the Lincoln Corsair, Acura RDX, and Lexus NX. Is the 2025 Buick Envision a good SUV? With slippery styling, good safety tech, and a spacious cabin, the Envision has plenty of assets. It lacks an electrified...
  
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• What is vegan leather?

  08-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  You’ve shopped for cars, perhaps even here at The Car Connection—and run across a phrase that’s as hopelessly 21st century as “celebrity podcaster” or “wellness guru.” “Vegan leather.” It’s not made from vegans, actually. It’s one of any number of synthetic materials that sub in for...
  
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• 2025 Buick Envista

  08-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Buick Envista? What does it compare to? The 2025 Envista is a small crossover SUV that squeezes between the company’s subcompact Encore GX and its compact Envision. Even though it’s not the smallest Buick, it’s the cheapest. Shop it against the similar Chevrolet Trax, plus the Mazda CX-30, Hyundai...
  
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• Kia recalls 462,869 Telluride SUVs for fire risk

  07-06-2024 21:16 via thecarconnection.com
  Kia on Friday urged owners of the Kia Telluride SUV to park outside due to an issue with a front seat motor that can catch fire. The recall covers 462,869 Telluride SUVs dating back to when the popular three-row SUV launched in 2020. The recall covers every Telluride made from Jan. 9, 2019 through May 29, 2024, except for the base LX model; it's...
  
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• Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Pilot: Compare Crossover SUVs

  07-06-2024 16:50 via thecarconnection.com
  How big is big enough when it comes to the three-row crossover SUV? When Honda redesigned the Pilot for the 2023 model year, it got bigger and roomier, opening up to one of the roomiest in the crossover SUV class. Toyota followed it with a larger version of the venerable Highlander dubbed the Grand Highlander. In either case, the brands’...
  
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• 2025 Chevrolet Trax

  07-06-2024 14:29 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax? What does it compare to? The 2025 Trax is a small SUV with a big interior. Compare it to the Buick Envista, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Kia Seltos. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax a good SUV? It’s a highly rational choice, that’s for sure. We like the Trax for its styling, its interior space...
  
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• Are big SUVs safer? Wagoneer excels; Expedition, Tahoe falter

  06-06-2024 18:01 via thecarconnection.com
  Full-size SUVs such as the Jeep Wagoneer and Ford Expedition may seem like safe family vehicles due to their prodigious size, cinder block shape, and durable truck platforms. But recent crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) proves that looks can be deceiving. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer withstood the nonprofit's battery of...
  
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• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

  06-06-2024 13:06 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class? What does it compare to? The GLC is a compact luxury SUV with a broad lineup of turbocharged hybrid engine options. Compare it to the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60. Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class a good SUV? The 2024 GLC is a terrific choice in any form with its supple ride, slick...
  
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• 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S preview

  05-06-2024 16:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S? What does it compare to? Jeep’s first full battery electric vehicle for North America, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is a midsize crossover SUV. It’s related only in name to the Wagoneer full-size SUV that was resurrected for the 2022 model year. It shares a flexible electric vehicle...
  
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• Test drive: 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor rocks, Hybrid improves

  04-06-2024 17:59 via thecarconnection.com
  2024 F-150 Hybrid eliminates belt-starter, rear-wheel-drive option F-150 Tremor handles most off-road situations Pro Access tailgate features a swinging door in the center of the tailgate The changes to the refreshed 2024 Ford F-150 may seem mild on the outside, but they add up to significant improvements across the lineup. A new tailgate design...
  
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• Hyundai Kona vs. Tucson: Compare Crossover SUVs

  04-06-2024 14:53 via thecarconnection.com
  Hyundai Kona vs. Tucson: On paper the matchup seems unusual, since both vehicles come from the same South Korean automaker. But with lots of standard equipment, a great warranty, and fuel-efficient and high-performance editions, it’s easy to see the attraction to both the Tucson and the Kona. While the smaller 2024 Hyundai Kona has a...
  
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• 2025 Cadillac Optiq preview

  03-06-2024 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Cadillac's newest car and its smallest electric crossover will be reviewed in full later this year before it goes on sale. What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Cadillac Optiq? What does it compare to? The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is a midsize luxury take on the related Chevrolet Equinox EV in GM’s growing family of electric crossover SUVs. With seats...
  
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• Toyota recalls 2022-2023 Tundra pickup again for engine issue

  31-05-2024 23:43 via thecarconnection.com
  
  Toyota has recalled the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck again, this time for engine issues, the automaker disclosed Thursday. The recall also includes the new Lexus LX, and it encompasses 102,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. The recall was first reported by Pickup Truck + SUV Talk. Machining debris may not have been cleared...
  
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• Ready, Set, Sell: How to Sell Your Car Fast?

  31-05-2024 22:18 via thecarconnection.com
  
  There are a lot of reasons why you might need to sell your car fast. Whether you’re selling an extra car you no longer drive or need some extra cash, or you’re planning to sell your car quickly so you can buy a new car, it’s likely you might find yourself in this situation. A fast sale means you’ll likely sacrifice some...
  
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• 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid improves, no longer sold with RWD

  31-05-2024 17:57 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The refreshed 2024 Ford F-150 arrives with many incremental improvements, ranging from a revamped tailgate with a hinged door built into the center to a blistering new 720-hp Raptor R model. Those innovations overshadowed the understated changes to the F-150 Hybrid: it's no longer sold with rear-wheel drive, and it no longer uses the...
  
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• 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

  30-05-2024 18:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV? What does it compare to? The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is an all-electric compact crossover SUV. Competitors include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Nissan Ariya, the Tesla Model Y, and the Volkswagen ID.4. Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV a good SUV? The electric Equinox offers high...
  
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• 2024 Toyota Tacoma

  29-05-2024 14:04 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? What does it compare to? The 2024 Toyota Tacoma midsize 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? The redesigned Tacoma improves to a TCC Rating of 6.3 out of 10—a huge...
  
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• 2025 Acura MDX price ranges from $52,250 to $76,300

  28-05-2024 17:50 via thecarconnection.com
  The latest version of Acura's biggest, most expensive SUV gets a better infotainment setup Prices have gone up—by as much as $1,900 on the top MDX Advance Google built-in now governs the infotainment system; wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay remain The refreshed 2025 Acura MDX crossover SUV arrives in showrooms with a revised interior...
  
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• Volkswagen ID.4 recalled for software and display issues

  28-05-2024 14:35 via thecarconnection.com
  
  The first iteration of the Volkswagen ID.4 has been recalled for buggy software that can cause vital driving info to disappear, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. Specifically, the rearview camera display can vanish from the infotainment screen when in reverse and vital driving info projected in the digital instrument cluster such as the speedometer can...
  
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