BMW, Nissan vehicles showed negligible effect of driver assistance Crash-prevention features such as automatic emergency braking still lead the safety way Newer versions of driver assistance haven't changed the rules Driver-assistance systems may not do much—if anything at all—to...Read More»
2025 Honda CR-V costs $600 more than last year's base model 2025 CR-V Sport hybrid costs $35,700 The better equipped CR-V hybrid costs about $6,000 more than the Kia Sportage hybrid The 2025 Honda CR-V carries over mostly unchanged for the new year, except for a price increase of $300 to $600 from...Read More»
Toyota's hybrid system slots into CX-50 crossover SUV for 2025 With 219 hp, CX-50 Hybrid promises up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $31,720 for gas-only CX-50, $35,390 for the hybrid Mazda will graft Toyota's three-motor hybrid system on to its midsize CX-50 crossover SUV for the 2025 model...Read More»
2025 Kia Sportage compact crossover carries over with a $28,565 starting price, including destination Hybrid models are a deal compared to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V The range-topping 2025 Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige plug-in hybrid costs $45,565 The 2025 Kia Sportage compact crossover carries...Read More»
The 2025 Kia Soul arrives with a $100 price increase over last year's model Soulmate Special Edition builds off the EX trim Soulmate rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels with a two-tone roof The 2025 Kia Soul hatchback rolls into the new year with a $100 price bump over the 2024 Kia Soul and a new...Read More»
With the launch of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota now has as many three-row SUVs as they have rows: three. Considering the Sienna minivan, the full-size Sequoia SUV, the Grand Highlander, and the smaller Highlander, Toyota offers a family of vehicles for shoppers in the family way. The...Read More»
New car owners report the most frustration and problems with infotainment systems EV owners reported 30% more problems than average Ram, Chevy, and Hyundai ranked among brands with the fewest reported problems overall Technology features remain a headache for new car owners, according to the 2024...Read More»
A pair of recently surfaced Ford patent filings deal with ways to make car seats safer, including better integration with airbags. The first patent filing, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) June 18, 2024, after being filed by Ford on May 26, 2023...Read More»
The mildly updated 2025 Kia Seltos crossover SUV starts at $25,965. Unusually, that base price is for an all-wheel drive version despite front-wheel drive grades also being in the lineup. The base price (which includes a mandatory $1,375 destination charge) applies to the LX trim level, which is...Read More»
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award in plug-in hybrid form. Top Safety Pick+ is the IIHS' highest safety award. To qualify for it, vehicles must achieve the highest "Good" rating in the small overlap front...Read More»
Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV The front passenger detection system may not work, rendering the passenger airbag inoperable Volkswagen is recalling 271,330 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossover...Read More»
Some used cars are less reliable than others, based on Consumer Reports' Annual Auto Surveys from owners 20% of the list of 60 model years include hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles Certain model years of reliable makes can be problematic A used car can be a great value, but only if it's...Read More»
VW's latest base Jetta S sedan costs about $200 less this year, for automatic versions The former 6-speed manual in the non-GLI Jetta is history New front and rear ends match with a newly standard 8.0-inch touchscreen The 2025 VW Jetta arrives in the fall sporting a lower base price of $23,295...Read More»
The recall applies to the 2014 Ford F-150 with a 6-speed automatic transmission It could unexpectedly shift into first gear at any speed Ford had similar troubles with the 2011-2012 F-150 Ford is recalling 552,188 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 6-speed automatic transmission to address an issue...Read More»
