Refreshed small pickup truck now comes with wireless smartphone connectivity Price ranges from $29,895 for the base SE to $43,895 for the loaded Limited The Santa Cruz competes with the $27,890 Ford Maverick...

Ford drops plans for a battery-powered, three-row SUV A new midsize EV truck will be introduced in 2027, with other body styles to come A new battery-powered full-size truck also will be introduced in...

The end of the Q50 marks the end of Infiniti sedans Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, outsold Infiniti so far this year Sales of Infiniti vehicles are down 13% in the first half...

Nissan may be planning to discontinue the Altima midsize four-door sedan in 2026, but in the meantime it’s slimmed down the complexity of the lineup—at least in its powertrain offerings. This year Nissan has...

A defect in as many as 720,796 BMW vehicles from the 2010s has led to an extensive recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week recalled BMWs fitted with a certain water...

The 2025 Genesis G80 midsize sedan rolls into the new year with a glow-up and a price bump, Genesis announced Friday. New ends complement a remapped dashboard that accommodates a single 27.0-inch OLED display...

Midsize pickups can do plenty of work, but they can’t match the capability of their larger, more expensive full-size brothers. When that much capability isn’t needed, midsizers provide a more maneuverable, more affordable alternative. ...

The K4 replaces the Forte and costs $2,000 more The top GT-Line Turbo arrives last, priced just under $30,000 The Kia Soul hatchback is priced lower than the K4 The 2025 Kia K4 compact...

Wondering about the ways to finance a car? You’re in the right place. Regardless of how you decide to finance your car, in terms of where you obtain the loan, the process is similar....

Polestar might not be a widely known car brand in the U.S. but the Swedish brand with Chinese multinational backing is planting its flag in America. On Wednesday, the electric vehicle maker began production...

The 2025 Toyota Tundra pickup truck arrives at dealers with a modest price bump between $100 to $500, and a new TRD Rally Package that doubles down on the decals. The base SR regular...

Mark the 2025 model year as the end of an era. The budget car era of new cars costing less than $20,000 ended with the discontinuation of the Nissan Versa, Kia Rio, and Mitsubishi...

Boats, jet skis, and ATVs: these fun machines won’t get to the lake or the trail on their own. How do they get there? Behind another vehicle, usually a pickup truck. Research has shown that...

More than many other brand, Jaguar finds itself in the crosshairs of its transition to electric vehicles. Only one model remains for the 2025 model year, which is also the English brand’s 90th birthday....

At $27,495, the 2025 Jeep Compass costs less than it used to but it’s still more than the Subaru Crosstrek Expensive options and packages can propel the Compass beyond $40,000 Compass Trailhawk models have...

The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus arrives this fall with a starting price of $53,000, Lincoln announced Wednesday. That’s $990 more than the redesigned 2024 Nautilus that went on sale this spring for a brief model...

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes and a $1,000 price hike for the new model year. Pricing starts at $64,120 for the base SR5 grade, including the mandatory $1,945 destination charge....

Mazda charges into 2025 with a growing lineup of crossover SUVs and an expansion of its plug-in hybrid powertrain option as well as its first modern hybrid offering. Without an electric car in its...

The redesigned small crossover gets bigger, roomier, more powerful, and slightly more expensive AWD costs more on SV versions than on the base S or top SR trims 2025 Kicks SR AWD tops the...

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is being recalled for brake lights that can flash instead of illuminate constant red when braking at certain speeds, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday.  The recall affects 38,331 vehicles in...

2024 Kia Carnival acts as transporter, living room, and sanctuary on the road Covering 700 miles, averaging 26.2 mpg, the Carnival impresses, even before the 2025 hybrid arrives National Parks, dolphins, and an Army...

Smog check, smog test and emission check all refer to the same thing: a test of a vehicle and its engine emissions performed at a licensed smog testing facility. Smog checks are regulated by...

It’s finally happened. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has been introduced on some 2025 Genesis models. Also new in 2025, the launch of the Magma performance sub-brand arrives on the GV60 electric hatchback....

When you whistle to man’s best friend with an invitation to go for a ride, don’t just let the dog climb into the car and sit unrestrained during the outing. That’s asking for disaster...

BMW is recalling 105,588 vehicles across a variety of model lines due to potentially faulty starter motors. The recall includes: 2019 and 2020 BMW X5 (sDrive40i and xDrive40i), 2020 BMW X6 (sDrive40i and xDrive40i),...

The 2025 Subaru Outback and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek both channel the same kind of rugged crossover appeal, offering the layout and interior accommodations of a roomy hatchback or wagon, combined with all-weather all-wheel-drive capability...

Three-row SUVs can do a little of everything. But which is better at doing most things: the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, or the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander? When the Hyundai Palisade launched for 2020, finally...

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe gas and hybrid models are subject to the recall Airbags can fail to deploy, or deploy inadvertently in the recall population A wiring harness fix is available now, so if...

Mitsubishi leans into its small but robust lineup of crossover SUVs for the 2025 model year. Conspicuously absent from its 2025 lineup released Tuesday is the Mitsubishi Mirage budget car. One of the last...

Hyundai and Kia vehicles with keyed ignitions instead of pushbutton starts have been besieged by thieves in a viral trend, but a software upgrade offered to owners has cut rates of these thefts by...

Mitsubishi leans into its small but robust lineup of crossover SUVs for the 2025 model year. Conspicuously absent from its 2025 lineup released Tuesday is the Mitsubishi Mirage budget car. One of the last...

2025 Nissan Frontiers gain a 6-foot bed option Every 2025 Frontier sports a 12.3-inch touchscreen Nissan hasn’t said how much the updated 2025 Frontier will cost when it arrives this summer On sale later...

Minivan or SUV? Soccer momobile or soft-roader? The choice between practicality or vanity is no longer such a stark contrast. Minivans such as the Kia Carnival and Toyota Sienna have narrowed the style gap...

Owning and driving a car entails a certain amount of responsibility, not the least of which is the requirement to carry at least the minimum amount of auto insurance in your state. What many...

The NHTSA on Friday stepped up an investigation from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis into faulty door locks and windows on nearly 1 million Dodge Journey crossovers, Reuters reports. The safety regulator...

Timing isn’t everything; but if you’ve decided you want (or need) a new car, the month, day, and even time you go in and complete the deal can affect how good of a deal...

Newest doesn’t mean best, but when the newest minivan challenges the stalwart best minivan for years running, it promises to make both of them better. Such is the case with the refreshed 2025 Kia...

In the next two years, Audi plans to launch 20 new models globally. About 15 of those models will be sold in North America. No other luxury automaker has such an intense product launch,...

The 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX, and 2024 Volvo XC90 all qualify for an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award thanks to good performance in the insurance industry-funded nonprofit’s updated moderate-overlap front crash test,...

Minivans move people better than SUVs. They’re roomier, comfier, more flexible, and mostly more fuel efficient. They may not look the off-road part, but half of the four minivans on sale now offer all-wheel...

Time for a cracked windshield repair or car windshield replacement? The decision isn’t always clear — sometimes it’s a judgment call, but in other situations, it’s definitely better to simply do the repair. Here’s...

Ford gives 2025 Maverick buyers the option of pairing AWD with the hybrid powertrain The updated 2025 Ford Maverick has a larger touchscreen The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $27,890 For...

The $20,000 new car won’t exist as of 2025 The discontinuation of the Nissan Versa, Kia Rio, and Mitsubishi Mirage mark the end of an era The Chevy Trax may be the best new...

In areas with few streetlights, illuminated sidewalks make drivers more likely to yield to pedestrians, lessening chances of pedestrian fatalities, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The...

When you buy new or used from a car dealer, you could drive home with more than a new set of wheels. A number of options, accessories and dealer add-ons could come along for...

You might find the proper disposal of old parts and fluids a dilemma, especially if you like to do your own car repairs and maintenance. Automotive fluids are highly toxic and can’t just be...

It has likely been years since you last shopped for a car using classified ads in print. Perhaps you’ve come of age searching exclusively online. Upping the ante, car sellers now include social media...

We hear it all the time: “Car seats don’t actually expire. That’s just a ploy by the manufacturers to get you to spend more money and buy new stuff.” It doesn’t matter how many...

Confused about how much child car seats cost? Shopping for child car seats doesn’t have to be a nightmare. While there is some truth to the saying that you get what you pay for,...

Toyota will be replacing its twin-turbo V-6 engine in the Tundra and Lexus LX The action comes as a fix for a recall announced in May for machine debris in some engines Redesigned for...

Changes made to the 2024 Hyundai Tucson have allowed it to earn a Top Safety Pick+ award, the IIHS announced Thursday. To earn a 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest IIHS safety award,...

BMW is recalling 291,112 X3 SUVs over interior cargo rails that could detach during a crash, potentially causing injuries. The recall covers multiple variants of the X3 from model years 2018 to 2023, including...

Changes to the headlight aim helped the Kia EV9 earn a Top Safety Pick The EV9 is one of only two three-row electric SUVs to earn a TSP It has not completed the new...

Hyundai’s 2.0-liter turbo-4, which provides the snap, crackle, and pop of “N Grin Shifts” from Hyundai’s N performance arm to various models from the brand, as well as the Genesis G70, may have a...

Perhaps one of the most accurate litmus tests for car lovers is whether he or she considers washing and waxing a pleasure or a chore. Fortunately, with the right preparation and technique, great results...

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...

Honda refreshed the Odyssey minivan for 2025 with tweaked styling and updated tech The 2025 Honda Odyssey EX-L costs $43,315, which is $3,680 more than last year The updated 2025 Honda Odyssey is the...

Craigslist has gained a reputation for its colorful variety of ads, from hot plates to hot dates. The free-to-browse, instant format makes it a popular choice for quick buying or selling, not the least...

Once the car shopping bug bites, your focus is on finding the car you want and getting it home. Gathering copies of personal records doesn’t exactly heighten the joy of the hunt, but it...

Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans A battery-cell abnormality is the root cause of the issue, which could lead to a fire Until the fix is implemented, which is...

Here’s the bummer: Your car needs periodic maintenance, which means you have to do more than just fill it up with gas every other day and vacuum it out before a big date. Now,...

The updated 2025 Infiniti QX60 goes on sale in July 2025 Infiniti QX60s swap the V-6 for a turbo-4 The 2025 Infiniti QX60 costs $50,200 The 2025 Infiniti QX60 starts sales this month with an...

The 2024 VW Tiguan lineup gains a Wolfsburg Edition Wolfsburg Edition Tiguans feature upscale design features on the value-oriented SE trim The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition costs $30,995 A redesigned Volkswagen Tiguan crossover...

Mazda lowered the price of the CX-5 by $685 for 2025 The price changes comes with the return for the base CX-5 S model The 2025 Mazda CX-5 arrives in dealerships later this summer...

New Audi A5 replaces the Audi A4 compact sedan  The A5 and S5 coupe and convertible, as well as the RS5, will also be discontinued after 2025 After 2025, Audi will no longer sell...

Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks on Wednesday announced plans to install EV fast-chargers at over 100 of the coffee chain’s U.S. locations, starting on the West Coast. The first phase of the project will see Mercedes...

In the next two years, Audi plans to launch 20 new models globally. About 15 of those models will be sold in North America. No other luxury automaker has such an intense product launch,...

Paint colors and fewer versions mark the G70’s seventh model year The GV70 crossover SUV gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto The Electrified GV70 still doesn’t qualify for the $7,500 federal tax rebate...

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 and 2025 Honda CR-V are both at the heart of today’s affordable family vehicle market, offering a sweet spot of efficiency, spaciousness, and versatility that will appeal to households that don’t need a third-row...

Parallel parking can be a drag. Who better to teach you how to parallel park, than drag expert RuPaul? The Emmy-winning TV host explained last week on TikTok how to parallel park, from the driver...

You know you have one under your car, but if you’re lucky, you never have to think about it. It’s the catalytic converter, a component of your car’s exhaust and emission-control system usually installed...

Craigslist has gained a reputation for its colorful variety of ads, from hot plates to hot dates. The free-to-browse, instant format makes it a popular choice for quick buying or selling, not the least...

Rock Creek trim outfits the 2025 Rogue with all-terrain tires, standard AWD, and a surround-view camera system 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek mirrors the Subaru Forester Wilderness, Honda Passport TrailSport ProPilot Assist 2.1 offers...

BMW, Nissan vehicles showed negligible effect of driver assistance Crash-prevention features such as automatic emergency braking still lead the safety way Newer versions of driver assistance haven’t changed the rules Driver-assistance systems may not...

The midsize SUV is the default hauler for many American families, even among luxury vehicles. Two- and three-row crossovers offer plenty of interior room and comfort to go with their leather seats, high-end audio,...

Mazda’s CX-50 and Toyota’s RAV4 compact crossovers are more similar than different, making it a tough choice for the one that earns your money. The CX-50 leans into the premium segment with its refined...

2025 Kia Sportage compact crossover carries over with a $28,565 starting price, including destination Hybrid models are a deal compared to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V  The range-topping 2025 Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige...

2025 Honda CR-V costs $600 more than last year’s base model 2025 CR-V Sport hybrid costs $35,700 The better equipped CR-V hybrid costs about $6,000 more than the Kia Sportage hybrid  The 2025 Honda...

Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla? These two popular, compelling compact cars both offer inexpensive entry-level sedans, fuel-sipping hybrid editions, and spicy performance editions. The 2024 Toyota Corolla plugs in a familiar hybrid system—it’s on...

Toyota’s hybrid system slots into CX-50 crossover SUV for 2025 With 219 hp, CX-50 Hybrid promises up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $31,720 for gas-only CX-50, $35,390 for the hybrid Mazda will...

Can’t decide between a truck or an SUV? Toyota has an answer in its oldest and newest off-road capable models.   The redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma arrives with a complete overhaul—its first since 2016—that overshadows the...

The 2025 Kia Soul arrives with a $100 price increase over last year’s model Soulmate Special Edition builds off the EX trim Soulmate rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels with a two-tone roof The 2025...

If you’re wondering what is a VIN number, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to check the VIN number for a car, why you might need a car VIN number check, and how...

The Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-50 are two strong attempts to unseat the bestselling Toyota RAV4, in what’s become the most popular vehicle segment in America.  Among these so-called compact crossovers—close to what we...

Whether you shop at a dealer or private party, buying a used car is going to take negotiating. Not everyone relishes the idea, but with a few tips and tricks, you can make it...

With two crossover SUVs in the midsize and large segment, Honda has tried to capture drivers who might be steered toward the likes of a Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander. But there’s a dividing...

With the launch of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota now has as many three-row SUVs as they have rows: three. Considering the Sienna minivan, the full-size Sequoia SUV, the Grand Highlander, and the smaller Highlander, Toyota...

The Jeep Gladiator is an anomaly among midsize pickup trucks. Based on the Wrangler, it’s meant to be an off-roader, and an off-roader alone. And while its rival Toyota Tacoma has off-road models as well,...

The are no self-driving cars on sale today, despite what some automakers claim Limited hands-free driving systems are considered Level 2 in terms of the six levels of autonomy Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot is considered...

A pair of recently surfaced Ford patent filings deal with ways to make car seats safer, including better integration with airbags. The first patent filing, which was published by the United States Patent and...

GM’s Super Cruise expands to cover approximately 750,000 miles of limited-access highways in the U.S. and Canada; Ford’s BlueCruise covers 130,000 miles Super Cruise can now execute automatic lane changes, and can be used...

Are you puzzled about the types of motor oil available? Wondering if you’re choosing the right one for your car? The takeaway is that all oil is not the same. Making sure you use...

Believe it or not, cars still account for about 20% of new vehicle sales. The many models of the Toyota Camry still outsell most other popular crossovers except for the Toyota RAV4. The newly...

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award in plug-in hybrid form. Top Safety Pick+ is the IIHS’ highest safety award. To...

The mildly updated 2025 Kia Seltos crossover SUV starts at $25,965. Unusually, that base price is for an all-wheel drive version despite front-wheel drive grades also being in the lineup. The base price (which...

There are many parts to any car, thousands in fact, but some of the systems that control what your car does and how it does it can be more important than others. The transmission...

In the compact sedan class, the Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla may not stand out as much as the stylish Mazda 3 or the spunky Honda Civic, but these overlooked stalwarts stand on value...

New car owners report the most frustration and problems with infotainment systems EV owners reported 30% more problems than average   Ram, Chevy, and Hyundai ranked among brands with the fewest reported problems overall  Technology...

Some used cars are less reliable than others, based on Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Surveys from owners 20% of the list of 60 model years include hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles Certain model years...

Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV The front passenger detection system may not work, rendering the passenger airbag inoperable Volkswagen is...

The recall applies to the 2014 Ford F-150 with a 6-speed automatic transmission It could unexpectedly shift into first gear at any speed Ford had similar troubles with the 2011-2012 F-150 Ford is recalling...

VW’s latest base Jetta S sedan costs about $200 less this year, for automatic versions The former 6-speed manual in the non-GLI Jetta is history New front and rear ends match with a newly...

The new 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs $2,000 more than a similarly equipped Carnival LXS The 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs between $41,895 and $53,395 The hybrid joins the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica,...

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 and 2024 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....

Both the2024 Cadillac Escalade and the 2024 Lincoln Navigator have a long history of satisfying luxury-SUV drivers. The Navigator emerged in 1998; the Escalade, the next model year. Since then, both full-size sport-utility vehicles...

Does it seem that your car is in for repairs more than it’s in your driveway, or more to the point, for the same repairs, over and over again? If that’s the case, lemon...

When purchasing a used car, experts say it’s best to spend a few dollars to obtain a vehicle history report. Most dealers will run a vehicle history report for used cars, which will be...

Dealers have been told to stop selling the popular three-row crossover SUVs A side-curtain airbag may not deploy in a crash The recall affects 145,000 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX models Toyota has...

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV might be an off-road hit, but it’s a suburban pain As tested, the GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV cost $118,205 Rear-wheel steering makes U-turns simple, but fitting in is...

Volvo S60 ends production at the end of the month in Ridgeville, South Carolina The plant now produces the Volvo EX90 three-row electric crossover SUV The 2025 Volvo S60 starts at about $44,000 The...

Car insurance premiums rose an “unprecedented” 14% in 2023 as insurers sought to boost profits, according to a 2024 LexisNexis U.S. Auto Insurance Trends Report. Insurance premiums have been creeping up since drivers returned...

EV startup Fisker filed for bankruptcy Fisker hasn’t said what kind of ongoing support will be available for owners Ocean EV resale, warranty work, parts, and support might have just become non-existent, though it’s...

More than 1.16 million newer vehicles from Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler have been recalled in North America An issue with the rearview camera projection has plagued millions of cars since the tech was...

The South has usurped Detroit as home to the most American-made cars EVs account for 4 out of the top 10 most American-made cars Honda and Acura manufacture 9 out of the top 20...

VW expands the availability of ChatGPT to process voice commands Every 2025 Volkswagen gets a 12.9-inch touchscreen standard The ID.7 is postponed, and the ID.Buzz delayed until Q4 Volkswagen leans into the latest tech...

The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and 2024 GMC Acadia are much the same again, like they were when they debuted for the 2007 model year. At that time, they were both large midsize three-row SUVs...

2024 Nissan GT-R T-spec Takumi costs $152,985, including destination 2024 Nissan GT-R Skyline costs $132,985 The GT-R joins the Audi R8 and Acura NSX as other discontinued sports cars The Nissan GT-R supercar won’t be...

Mazda cut the price of the sedan and hatchback by $200 The pricing strategy keeps it competitive with other entry-level cars 2025 Mazda 3 hatchback arrives this summer, followed by the sedan in the...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

As compact crossovers, the 2024 Ford Escape and 2024 Nissan Rogue are two popular entries at what’s considered one of the nerve centers of the U.S. vehicle market—largely replacing the midsize sedan in the...

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,...

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...

The 2025 Subaru Forester and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan may appear similar in their clean, understated design and boxy upright profile, but these compact crossovers distinguish themselves on size and safety. The Tiguan measures out...

Full-size SUVs aren’t for everyone, but they have their place. They work best for the family that tows a boat, camper, or trailer and needs a lot of space and carrying capacity. For the...

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...

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...

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...

Compact crossover SUVs represent the most popular vehicle segment in the U.S., selling more than pickup trucks and three-row crossover SUVs. The 2024 Toyota RAV4 reigns as the bestselling of the bunch. Even though...

Volkswagen announced Wednesday that it is delaying the U.S. and Canadian launch of the ID.7 electric hatchback due to what the automaker calls changing market dynamics. The ID.7 went on sale in Europe and...

They’re among the longest-running nameplates in the world of SUVs—and the Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer share some other things in common, too. Both have three rows of seats, both have earned exceptional safety...

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...

The refreshed 2025 Acura MDX crossover SUV arrives in showrooms with a revised interior and more standard equipment, as well as a reasonable price increase that swells up the trim walk, Acura disclosed Tuesday. ...

Want a car that’s safe, reliable, and affordable? Want a million bucks? The former is more likely than the latter thanks to the annual list of recommended gently used cars released by the IIHS...

So you want to buy a new car? Or a car that’s new to you? You’ll want to test drive it first, and we have some tips on how to make the most of...

The related Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale share many things under the fabric of their small crossover suits, though their differences are more noteworthy. They both represent each brand’s first foray into electrification...

Executive Summary/Key Takeaways  Most car recalls are issued by the automaker. Recalls are issued for safety problems and components that could fail prematurely. Car recall checks, to find out if your car has outstanding...

Whether it’s a holiday trip to visit relatives, take a family vacation, or just out and about doing errands, taking pets along requires a little advance planning and adherence to a few safety guidelines...

If you’re a new parent, it can be overwhelming to figure out the nuances of traveling safely with your kids according to car seat guidelines. The rules, regulations, and common sense around child car...

Although the 2024 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...

The full-size SUV accomplishes a singular feat unmatched by any other automotive segment. It can transport a hockey team’s starting line and their gear in relative comfort, as long as you’re wearing nose plugs. ...

The difference between the related Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup trucks can be as stark or as familiar as members of the same family: it depends on how you look...

Compact crossover SUVs serve so many buyers so well, thanks to their flexibility, economy, and affordable sticker prices.  One of the bestselling vehicles of its kind, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 comes in a wide...

The Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL are pure America. These full-size three-row SUV provide plenty of everything, including space, power, equipment, and options. The 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2024 GMC Yukon are cousins...

The Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition represent the two largest and bestselling full-size SUVs on the market. They promise to do it all, haul the family and friends, tow the toys, trudge over the...

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will achieve an EPA combined fuel economy rating of nearly 50 mpg when it reaches U.S. showrooms in the coming months, Honda confirmed Tuesday. Honda previously said that the...

Minivans haven’t given way entirely to SUVs, and the latest family movers offer almost all the goodness of a utility vehicle—and they do it with easier access and better comfort.  They do it with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

The car that forms the basis for the Subaru Outback is about to disappear. On Tuesday, Subaru announce the Legacy will exit production after the 2025 model year. The Legacy nameplate has been on...

Ford is recalling the Maverick and Bronco Sport once again for a battery issue that could stall the vehicles while in motion or prevent them from starting, the NHTSA disclosed this week.  The control...

Toyota continues to roll out its revamped product line, with the 2025 4Runner completing the overhaul on the truck side, and our first drive with the new Land Cruiser. We also took a last...

Mini has shut the doors on the Clubman with the rear barn doors and a whole lot of Cooper cute. A last spin in the 2024 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman reminded me how...

Looking for the utility of a pickup truck but don’t want the size or fuel economy penalty of a full-size truck? The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz fit the bill. They both seat...

One of the keys to adulting is resilience. Plans change, kids grow into adults, wedding receptions get outnumbered by celebrations of life, and on it goes. Riding the vicissitudes, the imperative is to keep...

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 goes on sale this summer with a $99,495 price and a range of 440 miles, GMC announced Tuesday. The electric pickup truck tops the Sierra range,...

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...

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...

No news is hardly breaking news but Subaru keeping prices the same on the 2025 Outback crossover wagon and 2025 Legacy sedan as on the 2024 models is unusual enough to qualify as news....

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...

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...

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...

The 2024 Nissan Ariya and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossovers both vie for the family-vehicle side of the EV market. While they both offer two battery pack options, single or dual-motor layouts, five-passenger seating,...

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...

The Jeep Wrangler is the automotive icon that helped America through World War II and spawned the off-road-oriented SUV. Several pickup truck variants have been introduced in the jeep’s 80-plus years of service, with...

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 set the tone for accessible electric vehicles with distinct style, open floor plans, and a range of performance options. They challenge the bestselling Tesla Model Y in...

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 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...

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...

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 2024 Honda CR-V and 2024 Nissan Rogue offer the kind of compact-crossover utility that’s wildly popular. But neither has managed to unseat the bestselling class champion, the Toyota RAV4. Both have been redesigned...

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...

GM now sells two newly revamped midsize pickup trucks, but which one’s better—the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2024 GMC Canyon? To a casual observer, the trucks could pass for twins. That’s because GM...

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...

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...

Traffic fatalities lessened by 3.6% from 2022 to 2023, according to a preliminary estimate released by the NHTSA on Monday. The number of traffic fatalities was 40,990, which is down more than 5% since...

The midsize sedan isn’t the default family hauler anymore, but it’s still a pleasant means of transportation for singles or the family, especially when it comes from a luxury brand. Midsize cars don’t have...