2020 Nissan Titan preview The refreshed 2020 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck working in the shadows of the Big Three American trucks. 2020 Dodge Charger starts at $31,390, comes in three Widebody models 2020 Dodge Charger gets a $425 markup over 2019 models, and comes with three Widebody...Read More»
Toyota and Subaru announced Friday that they will be expanding their co-development partnership to include new platforms and connected-car systems, paving the way for new products (and some familiar ones) in both companies' road maps. The companies did not provide fine details of their upcoming...Read More»
Dodge's big four-door will start at $31,390 (including destination) for 2020—a $425 increase over the 2019 model. The brand-new Charger Scat Pack Widebody model starts at $47,490 and the screaming SRT Hellcat Widebody starts at $71,140. The Charger lineup got a serious shake-up, but...Read More»
2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty takes top towing title The 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty boasts the top towing figure among pickups at 37,000 pounds with the 2020 F-450. 2020 Nissan Titan pickup truck arrives with more gears, more tech, more power The updated truck sports new looks and an updated V-8...Read More»
In the endless game of one-upmanship in the pickup-truck market, Ford claims to be the heavy-duty king of the hill once again with the 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty. The heavy duty version of the F-Series—the best-selling vehicle in America for more than four decades—now has more...Read More»
Chevrolet's all-electric Bolt EV received a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when it debuted for the 2017 model year, but newer models no longer qualify for this coveted title. The Bolt received a "Poor" rating for both of its available headlight configurations...Read More»
The second-generation Nissan Titan is a truck with a V-8 engine, available part-time four-wheel drive, and multiple configurations. It's the white bread of pickup trucks. It gets the job done. On Thursday, the refreshed 2020 Nissan Titan was unveiled at the Texas State Fair with a distinct design...Read More»
Toyota has injected new life into the 2020 4Runner SUV with the Venture Edition model. Revealed on Thursday at the 2019 Texas State Fair, the 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition adds a Yakima roof rack, TRD wheels, and blacked-out trim to the venerable if not aging 4Runner, which was last...Read More»
With American automakers pulling out of the small car and sedan markets, Asian manufacturers are beginning to reap the rewards. Sales of compact cars and family sedans have been slowing in recent years, and while Ford, GM and FCA cut their small-car lines for being less than profitable, they were...Read More»
2020 Nissan 370Z celebrates 50 with the same old Z-car feel The 50th anniversary edition of the Nissan 370Z celebrates an aging but affordable sports coupe. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is a fully modern crossover for today The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is a clean break from the old Blazer SUV, swapping...Read More»
The Ford Expedition full-size SUV is getting even larger for 2020, with the return of the King Ranch version and updates to the top Platinum trim. The announcement came Wednesday during the 2019 State Fair of Texas, with the plush King Ranch inspired by the legendary Texas ranch of the same name...Read More»
Fifty years is a long time. The 50th anniversary edition of the Nissan 370Z has me in an old-fashioned state of mind. Something about a storage pocket instead of a touchscreen, a 6-speed manual instead of some dual-clutch wizardry, and an instrument cluster that raises and lowers with the steering...Read More»
This is not the Chevrolet Blazer with locking hubs. There is no four-wheel drive or low range gearing. For 2019 the Chevrolet Blazer returns and reboots on a new path for a different era. With a Camaro-inspired design, a front-wheel-drive chassis, and either a 4- or 6-cylinder under the hood, the...Read More»
Comparing the hybrid 2020 Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4 With the redesigned 2020 Ford Escape and refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V, two of the best-selling crossovers in America get new hybrid models to compete with the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Nissan recalls 1.2 million new vehicles for faulty...Read More»
Nissan has initiated a recall of more than 1.2 million vehicles due to the rearview camera potentially displaying a blank screen when the affected vehicles are put in reverse. The recall campaign covers almost every model sold under both the Nissan brand and luxury subsidiary Infiniti since 2018...Read More»
Honda's new midsize two-row SUV has earned the IIHS's Top Safety Pick nod for the 2019 model year, narrowly missing the coveted Top Safety Pick+ recognition. The Honda Passport got high marks in most categories, earning "Good" ratings for driver's side small overlap, moderate front overlap, side...Read More»
With the redesigned 2020 Ford Escape and refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V, two of the best-selling crossovers in America get new hybrid models to compete with the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The cutthroat compact crossover segment, which accounts for nearly one quarter of all new passenger vehicles sold...Read More»
2020 Hyundai Venue first drive review With the 2020 Venue, Hyundai finds a niche below the Kona for first-time crossover buyers who want rugged style and slim prices. But can it pass the utility test? By the numbers: UAW-GM strike enters second week The second week of the United Auto Workers strike...Read More»
Monday marks a week since UAW-represented workers at General Motors initiated a strike over the two parties' inability to reach an agreement over several issues, including wages, healthcare costs, and preserving existing jobs. UAW workers walked out after their contracts expired on Sunday...Read More»
I struggle with sentience while a hotel clerk tells me there are four Australian accents: university, city, Western Australia, and everywhere else. None of them make sense at 9 a.m., not after a 24-hour ride over the ocean for a first drive in the 2020 Hyundai Venue. Hyundai chose Australia’s...Read More»
What are active safety features and how do they work? From automatic emergency braking to lane keeping assist, active safety features are confusing drivers even as they come in more vehicles. 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid overview The 2020 Ford Escape compact crossover hybrid is poised to hit a...Read More»
Safety has always been a top concern for car shoppers. Recently, it has become a source of frustration. Nearly a quarter of car shoppers who bought or leased a model year 2019 vehicle found the technology to be annoying or bothersome, according to a J.D. Power study of more than 20,000 consumers...Read More»
The Tesla Model 3 has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award in crash-test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Model 3 electric vehicle earned top “Good” ratings on all six crash tests, as well as a “Good” rating for its headlights from the nation's...Read More»
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid crossover debuts with more efficient powertrain Honda offers a new hybrid in the 2020 CR-V compact crossover to compete with the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Jeep tells dealers to stop selling certain 2020 Gladiator models until driveshaft fixed...Read More»
