There is big value in small sedans for new car shoppers. Few cars pack as many features with as much space, for such a low price. Now the 2019 Kia Forte adds a whole lot of style. The Forte raided the closet of its bigger brother Stinger for its looks. The Forte’s windshield has been pushed...Read More»
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is here, and even if it doesn't look at that different from its predecessor, it's what's underneath that counts. And there are some major changes that make the 2019 Jetta ride and handle like the pint-size luxury sedan it once was. First, some inside baseball. The 2019...Read More»
It's hard to believe that Ford, the truck leader for four decades, hasn't had a mid-size pickup since 2011. Well, now the Ranger rides again. The Ranger never actually went away. Our Ranger is actually based on a global truck that's been around since 2009, but Ford has beefed it up for our North...Read More»
The nation’s most popular vehicle now offers the least marketable powertrain. This week, details about the diesel 2018 Ford F-150 were made available months after the automaker confirmed they would offer the engine in their best-selling pickup. It’s the sixth engine available in the...Read More»
Small is big again. The new 2018 Nissan Kicks is here, and it'll be the new small crossover for a massively growing number of buyers. And let's get one thing out of the way first: The Nissan Kicks isn't much of an SUV at all—not that it matters anymore. The Kicks effectively replaces the Juke...Read More»
Are the days of the four-door sedan numbered? Take a look at the Buick stand at the New York Auto Show and you might ask the same question—especially when you go looking for the new Regal sedan. Instead, for 2018, Buick has this pair of mid-size, five-seat cars. One's a hatchback, and one's a...Read More»
When you think of Buick, you probably think of big, plush sedans. But it's crossover SUVs that have resurrected the brand here in the U.S. And now it's time for Buick's best-selling vehicle to be renewed. At the 2017 New York Auto Show, the world got its first look at the 2018 Buick Enclave. MORE...Read More»
The NSX has generated real excitement for Acura, but can that trickle down to some of its other cars? The first hints arrived at the New York Auto Show in the form of the updated 2018 Acura TLX. No, it's no NSX, but the new Acura TLX does take on some of the flashy new style Acura's applied to that...Read More»
No matter where they live, or what they eat, people who live in cold-weather states across the country all know two words by heart. Subaru Outback. That’s right, the car that should practically be on Colorado and Vermont’s state seal is here at the 2017 New York Auto Show and...Read More»
For many owners, Subaru’s Crosstrek is loyal like a Labrador and just as eager to go anywhere. The surprise success for Subaru has spawned a second generation and we’re here in Geneva to check it out. Based on the newest Impreza, the Crosstrek doesn’t stray far from the formula...Read More»
It was just a few years ago, here in Chicago, that Hyundai took the wraps off the Elantra GT. Now, history is repeating itself as the Korean automaker just unveiled a new version of its stylish little hatchback. The new Elantra GT is a smart-looking five-door, with a low, wide stance and nice...Read More»
The current Subaru Legacy made its debut to critical acclaim for the 2015 model year. In fact, it was so good we named it The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2015. But time moves on and so does the competition--the Malibu, Accord, and Camry are all new since then. That means it's time for Subaru to...Read More»
Big SUVs are still here—in fact, they never really went away. The Ford Expedition has been a strong seller since it was new in the 1990s, but it's aged while other big SUVs have been redesigned. It's time for change. Big change. This is the brand-new 2018 Ford Expedition, the result of a full...Read More»
Although the name may be close to the same, what you're looking at is a very different car than the Nissan Rogue. It's the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, and for once, it's derivative of the extremely popular crossover segment that makes sense. Smaller, shorter and—ahem—probably slower, than...Read More»
Conservative is the name of the game, more room inside is the Tiguan's new aim. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is finally here, and it's now a three-row crossover. Although we need to talk about that in a minute. ALSO SEE: Nissan Rogue Sport video preview The new Tiguan borrows a lot from the Atlas...Read More»
Look, the Camry’s never been a car one might call exciting to look at, or frankly, exciting period. But this new 2018 model, while evolutionary, does move the needle. It’s sharp, with more sculpting in the sheetmetal a lower hood line. Overall it just looks sleeker. WATCH: 2018...Read More»
The Traverse has been conquering the mountain of family duty since it arrived nearly a decade ago. Now, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse looks the part. The three-row family crossover from Chevrolet is now bigger and more spacious, but the exterior looks are what we're all talking about. WATCH: 2018...Read More»
For a while now the Honda Odyssey's been the standard when it comes to the minivan segment. That is, until Chrysler came and dropped the new Pacifica into the market. Facing strong competition from the Chrysler Pacifica, not to mention every possible crossover on the market, the Honda Odyssey is...Read More»
Look, when you have the best-selling vehicle in America for over three decades, you tend to be pretty cautious when you mess with it. For 2015 Ford took a big risk and made the new F-150 all aluminum. A few years later and it’s now time for an update with a tweaked look, new powertrains, and...Read More»
