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The Toyota Corolla is known for being a mild, mass-market sedan that packs value into a bland package. But the sporty elements on the 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE model add some whole grain texture to this whitest of white breads. The 2020 Corolla XSE sedan wears more aggressive front and rear bumpers, blue interior accents, and gets a larger, more...View the full article

Review update: 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek treks into familial, familiar territory The Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover reaches back to a macho name once affixed to a sturdy SUV from the 1990s and even appends a special edition moniker that somehow isn’t a name for outdoor-wear, yet. 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan to get a fresh face...View the full article

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SV Rock Creek Edition prefers the pavement. This is not a controversial comment. The Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover reaches back to a macho name once affixed to a sturdy SUV from the 1990s and even appends a special edition moniker that somehow isn’t a name for outdoor-wear, yet. Methinks it protest a little...View the full article

The refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover will get a sportier design when it debuts this summer, the automaker confirmed Thursday. The German brand’s bestselling vehicle will get a facelift with a new hood and a broader, wider front and rear bumper to look sportier and “more masculine in stance,” Hendrik Muth, head...View the full article

The redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade will get a $1,000 price hike over the outgoing model to start at $77,490, including destination, the automaker announced Thursday. The price increase reflects a larger Escalade loaded with more technology and an independent rear suspension, among many other upgrades. The 2021 Escalade is 7 inches longer than...View the full article

Rock of ages: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave challenges the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro in a gravel pit The 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave face off in an old rock quarry turned muddy off-road park to see which mid-size pickup truck is the best off-roader. Auto insurance companies pay back $6.5 billion, but is it enough? Auto...View the full article

Active safety features such as automatic emergency braking are designed to mitigate or prevent car crashes. Yet, out of the labs and onto the roads, how do you measure what doesn’t happen? If insurance claims are a measure, then collision avoidance systems are not only working but also improving safety as the technology matures, according to...View the full article

It’s a story as old as time, of young upstarts ranging from Oedipus Rex to Lightning McQueen, aiming to unseat the wily but fading veteran. So it is with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Launched for 2020, the Jeep Gladiator brings off-road bona fides with convertible flair to the mid-size pickup truck...View the full article

Auto insurance companies have pledged to refund or credit drivers more than $6.5 billion over the next two months due to the coronavirus pandemic but some insurers are treating policy holders more equitably than others, according to a report card issued this week by the Consumer Federation of America. The CFA and Center for Economic Justice first...View the full article

The EPA this week released its ratings for the upcoming 2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid sedan and said the updated powertrain can manage up to 23 miles of all-electric range on a single charge. The 330e xDrive all-wheel-drive version is rated for up to 20 miles of electric range. The ratings are significantly higher than the last plug-in 3-Series...View the full article

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4: Compare Crossover SUVs In the Thunderdome of compact crossovers, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 would be the one man to leave. The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan? Not so much. But the Bartertown of car shopping is about more than sales numbers and TCC Ratings (RAV4 is a 6.5 to the Tiguan’s 6.0). Hyundai extending...View the full article

Hyundai this month said it would extend expiring new-car warranties for current owners until the summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. The automaker said warranties that would have expired between March and June this year would be extended until June 30. Owners of eligible Hyundai vehicles will be notified soon. Hyundai's 5-year/60,000-mile...View the full article

In the Thunderdome of compact crossovers, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 would be the one man to leave. The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan? Not so much. But the Bartertown of car shopping is about more than sales numbers and TCC Ratings (RAV4 is a 6.5 to the Tiguan’s 6.0). Beyond Thunderdome are the nuances and charms of each of these winning choices. While...View the full article

Review update: The 2020 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium is very casual, all business Minivans like the 2020 Toyota Sienna are the automotive equivalent of sweatpants, but like you and me, they get the job done for the family—especially if we can only get drive thru. Automakers slash rates, add deals, offer help to new buyers amid coronavirus...View the full article

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will recall more than 500,000 new Jeep Compass SUVs and Ram 1500 pickup trucks in North America, the automaker announced Tuesday. A fastener that connects windshield wiper arms on certain 2019-2020 Jeep Compass and 2019-2020 Ram 1500 pickup trucks produced before March 3 may not be secured. Defective wiper arms may not...View the full article

Let’s talk alone for a second. Is everyone out of the room? Even the cat? Good. Now that it’s just us we can talk brass tacks: We’re really stretching the definition of “business casual” during the lockdown, aren’t we? Our outfits may be just on the right side of legally decent, but they’re still on the...View the full article

The 2020 Hyundai Venue is the newest and smallest crossover from Hyundai. The subcompact crossover is smaller than the Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V by a significant margin, yet the Venue packs a lot of space in its tall and wide proportions and makes for a versatile commuter and a convenient weekender. Since the 2020 Venue is the only venue...View the full article

The 2020 Hyundai Venue is the newest and smallest crossover from Hyundai. The subcompact crossover is smaller than the Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V by a significant margin, yet the Venue packs a lot of space in its tall and wide proportions and makes for a versatile commuter and a convenient weekender. Since the 2020 Venue is the only venue...View the full article

2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla: Compare Cars The Toyota Corolla is the pick for features—or for having a high-mpg hybrid as part of the lineup—but if the driver's seat still counts a little more, the Honda Civic wins. Review update: 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL packs big value small space The 2020 Hyundai Venue subcompact crossover...View the full article

The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic are household names for value and have been top-selling compact-car lines for decades. Today, both of these models definitely aren’t calling it in. In both cases, their most recent redesigns have recast these otherwise modest compact cars in much more exciting—or at least inspiring—forms. Strong...View the full article

One of the top five cars I drove last year was almost as old as I am. I found it in an oceanside parking lot, next to a row of ancient Volkswagens. It fired up with a fitful sputter and found first with less confidence than an American League pitcher at-bat. Once the car was alive, I never wanted the drive to end. The 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI is...View the full article

Review update: The 2020 Volkswagen GTI's swan song hits all the right notes With an overhauled GTI on the way next year, I gave one last drive to the 2020 GTI. The 2020 Golf earned a 6.7 TCC Rating, based largely on the GTI. How to clean your car's interior like a pro A clean car is a happy car. Your car deserves to be happy. For some it’s...View the full article

A clean car is a happy car. Your car deserves to be happy. For some it’s therapeutic (raises hand) and for others it’s a necessary evil. Whichever end of the spectrum you fall on, cleaning the inside of your car is necessary maintenance that isn’t difficult to do. The hardest part is deciding to do it. Keeping the interior of...View the full article

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced it will recall more than 318,000 cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers for faulty software that can keep the rearview camera displayed on a touchscreen even after the driver has shifted out of reverse. The issue affects vehicles equipped with an 8.4- or 12-inch infotainment display. The automaker didn't say if...View the full article

Filed under: Weird Car News,Pontiac,SUV Continue reading Pontiac Aztek rises from the ashes of infamy in Firebird Trans Am guise Pontiac Aztek rises from the ashes of infamy in Firebird Trans Am guise originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | CommentsView the full article