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2020 Nissan Versa costs $15,625 to start, up more than $2,000 from last year
2020 Nissan Versa costs $15,625 to start, up more than $2,000 from last year

With fewer sedans to choose from, it only gives cars like the 2020 Nissan Versa more room to breathe. On Friday, the brand released prices for the third-generation Versa. The redesigned Versa is $2,300 more expensive than the outgoing model. Base models will start at $15,625, which includes an $895...Read More»

Here are the 10 most stolen cars in the US
Here are the 10 most stolen cars in the US

A stolen car is never a great scenario, and it appears car thieves have favorites. The Highway Loss Data Institute released Thursday its list of vehicles most stolen in the U.S., and it's not good news for Dodge owners. Topping the list is the Dodge Charger equipped with a Hemi V-8 engine. The...Read More»

Ford Super Duty 7.3-liter V-8 specs revealed: 430 horsepower, 475 pound-feet of torque
Ford Super Duty 7.3-liter V-8 specs revealed: 430 horsepower, 475 pound-feet of torque

For 2020, the Ford F-Series Super Duty received a host updates, and chief among them is a new 7.3-liter V-8. On Thursday, the automaker shared how much power the new engine option will provide owners. The figures are 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. Both of those numbers are enough to...Read More»

Which vehicles do owners drive the most?
Which vehicles do owners drive the most?

On average, the typical American driver puts nearly 12,000 miles on the odometer each year. However, there are always outliers. iSeeCars.com conducted a study to see which vehicles owners drive the most, and the list is full of utility vehicles save for one model. The site collected data from the...Read More»

2020 Lexus LX 570 Sport is a three-row, six-figure luxury bus for up to eight
2020 Lexus LX 570 Sport is a three-row, six-figure luxury bus for up to eight

The Lexus LX 570 has largely stuck to the same luxury SUV formula for years now, but for 2020, the brand plans to spice things up a little with a new Sport Package. Lexus announced the additional equipment package Monday and said the sporting gear will only be available for three-row models. If...Read More»

Paint it black: 2020 Honda Pilot arrives with new Black Edition, $100 price increase
Paint it black: 2020 Honda Pilot arrives with new Black Edition, $100 price increase

The 2020 Honda Pilot rolls into its new model year with few changes, save for the range-topping model. Buyers shopping fully loaded Pilots will find a new Black Edition, which as it sounds, is all black. Back at the bottom of the range, the family hauler will start at $32,645. That nets buyers an...Read More»

2020 Jaguar F-Pace speeds into new year with special editions, new price
2020 Jaguar F-Pace speeds into new year with special editions, new price

The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace gets two new special edition models this year, along with a modest price increase. The British luxury brand detailed the new F-Pace 300 Sport and Checkered Flag editions last week. Along with the two special models, the brand said the crossover will start at $46,225, up from...Read More»

Mazda recalls more than 9K Mazda3s for poorly fitted front seats
Mazda recalls more than 9K Mazda3s for poorly fitted front seats

The latest 2019 Mazda 3 is subject to another new recall. According to documents the Japanese brand filed with the NHTSA, Mazda is recalling 9,430 cars for poorly fitted front seats. The documents, published last week, detail an issue with head restraints in the compact cars. In a crash, the head...Read More»

Automakers cut deal with California in blow to new EPA fuel-economy standards
Automakers cut deal with California in blow to new EPA fuel-economy standards

California and a group of automakers undercut the Trump administration this week with a side deal that largely keeps in place fuel economy and emissions goals the White House aims to relax. Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and BMW joined California in imposing stricter fuel economy standards through 2026;...Read More»

2020 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax diesel delivers up to 33 mpg highway
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax diesel delivers up to 33 mpg highway

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and its optional 3.0-liter Duramax inline-6 turbodiesel engine will deliver up to 33 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. Chevy announced the ratings Thursday. The brand said the diesel-powered light-duty pickup is rated to return 23 mpg in the city as well, but...Read More»

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