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The bar has been raised for vehicle safety in 2020. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Thursday stricter criteria in awarding its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ honors to 2020 models. Of the 219 new models evaluated, only 64 earned TSP ratings, and only 23 of those earned the TSP+ award, which is the industry’s most...View the full article

2020 Honda CR-V vs. 2020 Mazda CX-5: Compare Crossover SUVs The 2020 Honda CR-V and 2020 Mazda CX-5 sell two different flavors of practical: hardcore and softcore. The refreshed CR-V is roomier and more efficient, but the CX-5 gets the edge on performance and style. 2020 Audi Q7 three-row crossover costs $55,795 The 2020 Audi Q7 three-row...View the full article

The 2020 Honda CR-V and 2020 Mazda CX-5 sell two different flavors of practical: hardcore and softcore. The refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V goes by the numbers, whether they’re fuel economy or interior room; it provides one of the roomiest interiors in the class and trades on Honda’s well-earned reputation for reliability, but it’s not...View the full article

The 2020 Kia K900 has all the luxury-sedan charms a four-door can muster—but it’s still a relative unknown. Perhaps the only reason it’s not immensely popular with buyers is the three-letter badge on the hood. With its top-notch quality, amply strong powertrain, and relative value, we give it 7.4 out of 10 overall. (Read more...View the full article

The updated 2020 Audi Q7 three-row crossover will come standard with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine and a smaller price tag compared to the 3.0-liter turbo-6 that has already been announced for the family-size SUV, the automaker announced this week. The 2020 Audi Q7 with a 248-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo-4 and all-wheel drive will cost $55,795 when it...View the full article

The redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV will cost at least $50,295 when it goes on sale later this year, which represents a $1,000 increase over the outgoing model. GM announced the pricing scheme to dealers and confirmed with The Car Connection on Monday. More than half a foot longer than the old model, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe opens up...View the full article

Larger 2021 Chevy Tahoe comes with larger, $50,295 starting price The redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV will cost at least $50,295 when it goes on sale later this year, which represents a $1,000 increase over the outgoing model. The top High Country model starts at $70,895. Hyundai recalls more than 425,000 Elantras for fire risk...View the full article

Hyundai is recalling certain 2006-2011 Elantra compact sedans and 2007-2011 Elantra Touring wagons due to a short circuit that may occur in the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the South Korean automaker announced Feb. 6. The recall covers 429,686 models. Moisture can enter the ABS module, which can cause an electrical short, which can lead to an...View the full article

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport attempts to be all things to all SUV buyers: spacious, comfortable, practical, capable, and even affordable. While it nails some traits, others are less of a success. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.4 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) This year, the Disco Sport gets a thorough mid-cycle refresh...View the full article

Ram recalling nearly 85,000 new heavy-duty pickups for fire risk The truckmaker says a fault with transmissions in the pickup could cause fluid to spill into the engine and cause a fire. Smaller VW SUV on the way, but more may be coming VW's newest chief of operations says the automaker may roll out soon a new small crossover, but also that more...View the full article

Volkswagen's newest chief of operations says the automaker's upcoming small crossover may not be the only SUV the automaker adds to its growing lineup. VW Chief Operating Officer Johan De Nysschen told The Car Connection last week at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show that there may be room for more crossover derivatives in the automaker's lineup. "The...View the full article

Ram will recall 84,978 2019-2020 heavy-duty pickups for an issue that may cause their transmissions to leak fluid, which can lead to an increased fire risk, the company announced this month. At issue are 2019 and 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which was equipped on models with a turbodiesel engine...View the full article

The 2020 Jaguar E-Pace is the second crossover for a brand that just a few years ago didn’t have a single SUV in its lineup—or in its history. The city-sized 2020 E-Pace packs most of what urban luxury buyers want into an attractive and engaging but imperfect package. We give it 6.4 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate...View the full article

Sports cars haven’t always been about power and prestige. In another era light weight and balance reigned over horsepower. The 2020 Subaru BRZ throws back to that era, and impresses with its sharp moves and looks, though the diminutive size and lack of power aren’t for everyone. We give it 5.8 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we...View the full article

Best of the 2020 Chicago Auto Show: TCC picks the posh and practical Six vehicles new car buyers should consider from the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas preview 2021 Volkswagen Atlas three-row crossover and two-row Atlas Cross Sport expand on spaciousness and get an updated face and improved technology. 2020 Nissan Frontier preview...View the full article

The 2020 Chicago Auto Show kicked off auto show season and gave car shoppers a preview of what they can expect on dealer lots later this year. The new cars shown off on Thursday's media day ranged from pure performance to posh to practical. We'll stick with the latter, even though the $750,000 Liquid Carbon limited edition 2020 Ford GT is auto...View the full article

The 2020 Toyota 86 is a driver-focused sports car in an era that’s nearly passed it by. Its humble power output, aging platform, and small stature keep it out of the pantheon of all-time great sport coupes—but those looking for an affordable and fun-to-drive sports car need look no further. We give it 5.8 out of 10 overall for...View the full article

VW’s biggest people mover gets its most substantial update since it arrived on the streets. With the 2021 Atlas, Volkswagen has two crossovers: a three-row Atlas and two-row Atlas Cross Sport. Both crossovers share many similarities, including powertrains and available features. Much like their namesake, the crossovers carry a large burden...View the full article

2021 Chrysler Pacifica arrives with all-wheel drive, standard active safety tech The updated minivan adds all-wheel drive to its powertrain menu and a top trim package. 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a 54-mpg green-tech highway machine The latest version of the Sonata Hybrid could end up with the best EPA highway rating of any car without a charge...View the full article

Minivan buyers in wet and winter weather states, Chrysler has heard your pleas. The refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan comes with optional all-wheel drive, more standard safety equipment, and more technology, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles revealed Thursday at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. All-wheel drive will help the Pacifica better compete with...View the full article

Shoppers of family vehicles no longer need to look beyond the Chrysler Pacifica.All-wheel drive is now an option on the refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The refresh of the minivan includes tweaks to the front and rear styling, a better infotainment system, more storage, and more standard safety features. Chrysler hasn’t said how...View the full article

If you drive a lot on the highway and think mileage really matters, yet you’re still not ready to turn in your gas card for a charging-network app, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might prove the perfect choice when it arrives in a few months. With the Sonata Hybrid’s debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show today, Hyundai announced a...View the full article

Chevy’s popular compact crossover has a new face for a new decade and a sporty trim that draws even closer to the bigger Blazer. The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox will go on sale in fall 2020 in L, LS, LT, Premier, and RS trim levels. Chevy hasn’t yet said how much it will cost, but we expect that it will stay close to last year’s...View the full article

Change comes slowly when you’re the 2020 Nissan Frontier. After a decade and a half with virtually no changes, the mid-size pickup gains a new V-6 engine and a high-tech 9-speed automatic transmission for 2020. The updates are big, but their news cycle will be short-lived. Nissan will finally stop building this generation Frontier by the end...View the full article

2021 Cadillac Escalade preview The redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV gets longer to better accommodate third-row passengers and increase cargo volume, and also comes loaded with features befitting the luxury class. 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio review The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a performance crossover based on the Giulia sedan, and...View the full article