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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 latest being the Jeep Gladiator, which competes with mid-size pickups. Like the Wrangler, the Gladiator is an off-roader...

Hybrid or hatchback? Value-driven commuter or fun-to-drive compact? These are the choices confronting shoppers of two of the most popular and engaging compact sedans, in the Hyundai Elantra and the Mazda 3. Most models come as compact four-doors, but the Mazda 3 can be optioned as a hatchback with a powerful turbocharged engine. Hyundai swings the...

What kind of car is the 2024 Mazda 3? What does it compare to? The 2024 Mazda 3, available in sedan or hatchback styles, is a compact car competing with the likes of the Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and Toyota Corolla. Is the 2024 Mazda 3 a good car? Sophisticated looks, engaging driving dynamics, and good crash-test results offset the Mazda...

We headed off to Utah this week to off-road and tow with the new Jeep Wrangler, and headed to the motherland of Detroit to be impressed by the battery electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado. It ain't cheap, though. We also got seat time in more traditional, and more affordable 2024 models. Here's what moved us. 2024 Jeep Wrangler review With...

Compact crossover SUVs have become the new family car paradigm. They’re useful, flexible, economical (usually), and serve many buyers as well as two or three cars combined. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 tops the compact-SUV charts. The bestseller was redesigned in 2019, and comes in a range of choices from thrifty Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Prime...

What kind of car is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? What does it compare to? The Crosstrek is a small five-seat crossover utility vehicle, effectively the Impreza hatchback with more ground clearance and tougher fittings. Competitors include the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and two Jeeps: the Renegade and the Compass. Is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek a good...

The 2024 Kia Telluride three-row SUV costs $330 more than the price of the 2023 Kia Telluride at this time last year, with the only change being amber daytime running lights. The winning family hauler starts at $37,355, including a $1,365 destination fee, Kia announced Monday. Refreshed for 2023 and winner of The Car Connection's Best Family Car...

The 2024 Kia Telluride three-row SUV costs $330 more than the price of the 2023 Kia Telluride at this time last year, with the only change being amber daytime running lights. The winning family hauler starts at $37,355, including a $1,365 destination fee, Kia announced Monday. Refreshed for 2023 and winner of The Car Connection's Best Family Car...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Mazda CX-90? What does it compare to? New for this year, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a three-row SUV that seats up to eight passengers with a premium finish. It compares to everything from Mazda’s own CX-9 to the Volvo XC90 and the Lincoln Aviator, as well as the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. Is the 2024...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Subaru Outback? What does it compare to? The Outback is a mid-size crossover SUV with seating for five and a rugged personality. Shop it against the Hyundai Santa Fe and Subaru Forester. Is the 2024 Subaru Outback a good SUV? Straddling the fence between SUV and station wagon, the 2024 Subaru Outback is a solid...

Nissan hasn't turned over a new leaf yet when it comes to its entry-level electric vehicle. The 2024 Nissan Leaf arrives for the new model year with no changes except for a minor price increase of $100 on the base Leaf S and $150 on the top Leaf SV Plus compared to existing prices for the 2023 Nissan Leaf, Nissan announced Friday. Nissan had...

The 2024 Honda CR-V and 2023 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 recently—so which one has the better chance of besting that sales leader? With the latest CR-V, Honda has boosted fuel...

The Chevrolet Silverado EV is the battery-electric companion to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which we cover separately. What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV? What does it compare to? The 2024 Silverado EV brings GM’s latest battery-electric technology to its full-size pickup truck family. It’s a close relative to...

What kind of car is the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro? What does it compare to? The Chevy Camaro is equally appealing in coupe and convertible body styles, and melds 1960s flair with fantastic modern performance. It competes with muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang, but also consider cross-shopping it against coupes such as the Toyota...

This week, The Car Connection went big, testing the newest and largest passenger vehicles on the road in the Ford Super Duty and GMC Sierra heavy duty. We got some extended time in one of our favorite compact crossovers in the 2024 Honda CR-V, and revisited some aging beauties. Here's what moved us. New car reviews 2024 Honda CR-V review The 2024...

The officers accused me of taking it too fast in a turn. I didn’t argue. But the 2023 Toyota GR86 rear-wheel-drive sports coupe with stock Pilot Sport 4 performance tires could’ve gone much, much faster. A winter snowstorm had skirted the Chicago area and left in its wake brilliant blue skies and temps flirting with the 50s. In early...

New car owners have a lot more complaints than in years past about everything from the latest in-car tech to door handles, according to the latest Initial Quality Survey (IQS) released on Thursday from the automotive research firm J.D. Power. The number of complaints reported by new owners and lessees in the first 90 days of ownership has...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD? What does it compare to? The 2024 GMC Sierra HD is a full-size, heavy-duty pickup that shoulders up against other big rigs such as the related Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, as well as the Ram 2500 and Ford F-Series Super Duty. Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD a good truck? Capable, comfortable, and...

If you were to purchase a new Toyota Tundra pickup truck, you'd be contributing more to the American economy than if you bought a new Ford F-150, based on the annual American-Made Index published Wednesday by Cars.com. The annual index largely follows the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) for parts sourcing shown on the Monroney stickers of...

What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Ford Super Duty F-250? What does it compare to? The Ford Super Duty lineup spans a set of heavy duty pickup trucks meant to get work done and battle the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, GMC Sierra 2500HD, and Ram 2500. Is the 2023 Ford Super Duty F-250 a good truck? For buyers who truly need this truck’s hauling...