Pictured: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe As the majority of Hyundai’s 2018 lineup is arriving at dealerships—or at least is moving off the factory lines—we’re starting to hear what the the safety ratings of the automaker’s latest models are. As in years past, Hyundai has received high marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and…
When it comes to vehicle safety, the more air bags the better, right? Not necessarily. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted a study that called the effectiveness of knee air bags into question. Knee air bags are usually located on the lower half of the dashboard. Their goal is to reduce leg…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado remains mostly unchanged from the previous year, except some minor equipment changes. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior The Chevrolet Silverado hasn’t seen a full redesign since 2007, but still manages to stay competitive with the best-selling trucks in its class due to features like towing capabilities, ride comfort, and…
The new 2016 Honda Odyssey The 2016 Honda Odyssey hit dealerships this month, carrying with it a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29,275, not including the $880 destination charge. The newest Odyssey offers some changes, primarily a new Special Edition (SE) trim that incorporates several premium features. The 2016 Honda Odyssey is available in…
2013 Honda Civic Hybrid The 2013 Honda Civic has been substantially revised with an all-new body structure, standard Bluetooth connectivity, styling updates, and a more premium interior. 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Exterior A wide lower grille opening, tall trunklid, and rear horizontal chrome trim piece all contribute to the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid’s new look…
Photo © GM The GMC Yukon sees no changes for the 2013 model year. 2013 GMC Yukon Exterior Photo © GM Photo © GM The 2013 Yukon is a full-size, truck-based SUV that commands respect. Its bold front fascia, square rear, and streamlined body are ready for work. Even the base trim comes packed full…
The 2017 Ford Explorer is a popular family SUV capable of transporting seven passengers in total style and comfort. While today it is more akin to a three-row crossover than a traditional SUV, the Ford Explorer still offers everything that makes the segment so popular, combining sheer capability and sportiness with the latest technologies and…
Lately, news about cars has talked a lot and loudly about the EPA, including who was the new EPA head, what the old EPA was doing just before Scott Pruitt took the position, what would happen if the EPA were just disbanded, what would happen if the funding disappeared, and the fate of the emissions…
Photo: Genesis A Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is one of the auto industry’s most coveted awards — and now it belongs to the all-new 2021 Genesis G80 sedan. The First Genesis EV: Get an early glimpse of the Electrified G80 To win, the Genesis G80 had to pass…
The fully-redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot is now in dealerships, carrying with it a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29,995, not including the $880 destination charge. The newest model of the third-generation Pilot offers a lot of changes, including a new and improved powertrain and fresh safety and technology features. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New…
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the newest member of Mitsubishi’s lineup, and part of its plan to make more crossovers for its lineup. It slots in as a more upscale version of the Outlander Sport, with seating for five, better features, and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. More Mitsubishi SUVs: Mitsubishi has extended the Outlander…
2014 Toyota Avalon With the exception of a few minor standard and optional feature shuffles, there are no big changes for the 2014 Toyota Avalon. 2014 Toyota Avalon Exterior The 2014 Avalon is all about form and function; each design decision was seemingly made with this in mind. The curved lines and sharp edges create…
2016 Buick Cascada Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Buick Cascada is the first North American convertible produced by Buick in 25 years, and it features a starting MSRP of $33,065. The 2016 Cascada offers a 2X2 seating configuration, a 200 hp turbo engine, and it also comes standard with OnStar 4G LTE with built-in…
2016 Hyundai Sonata Featuring a staring MSRP of 21,750, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan that sports class-leading interior space, three competent engine options, and decent fuel economy. Coming standard with a rearview camera and other advanced safety features, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a classy sedan that just keeps getting better with…
While it may often be overlooked for its similarly-named counterpart, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a snazzy, exciting upgrade to the basic, family-oriented Santa Fe crossover. For a little extra money, the Santa Fe Sport delivers a premium interior, performance enhancements, and overall engaging driving experience. It’s so hip, even the pope drives one….
The 2017 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV capable of seating up to eight and towing loads beyond what even mid-size trucks can handle. In fact, its top-of-the-class cargo, towing, and passenger capabilities make it a top choice for customers still seeking to buy an old-school SUV rather than a crossover, for which they’ll be…
Photo: Toyota If you’re looking for a new, electrified car that’s easy on your wallet, there may be no better choice than the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. To begin with, it’s helpful that it doesn’t have a lot of competition. Among sub-$25,000 hybrid cars, you’ll find the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius, the Hyundai Ioniq…
2022 Kia Carnival Photo: Kia It was only six months ago that the all-new Kia Carnival MPV was introduced to the U.S. as a replacement for the Sedona minivan. Shedding the “minivan” moniker, the Carnival has been touted as a “Multi-Purpose Vehicle” that transcends the ordinary. Now, the new Kia model has received its first…
The Mitsubishi Lancer has been known as the leader in performance in the compact sedan segment for quite a while. As the longest vehicle in its segment, the Lancer continues its legacy in the 2016 model year. It continues to offer top-notch performance with sporty powertrain options that make it fun to drive. An affordable…
This is finally the year when Genesis stepped onto its own out of Hyundai’s family and became its own brand. The debut year lineup includes the G90 and the G80. The latter, the torchbearer that used to be called the Hyundai Genesis–where the brand got its name–is targeting frugal luxury car buyers who are concerned…
The Suburban’s transmission has been upgraded with a new braking mode to help reduce excessive brake wear on long steep descents. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban Exterior If you’re looking for a serious truck-based SUV with the capability to haul nine passengers and still have enough cargo room to bring along all their luggage, equipment, or toys…
With chiseled lines that look like they were chipped from marble and an aggressive front end, the 2014 Honda CR-Z puts a dramatic face on the hybrid car industry. A modernized, streamlined front façade, featuring a fierce-looking grille, makes a strong first impression, leading to a sharply angled hatchback to complete the futuristic look and…
The 2017 Ford C-MAX is a five-passenger hatchback that Ford originally designed in Europe with the aim of showing fuel-efficient and practical cars could still be fun. Sure enough, the Ford C-MAX is plenty sporty and we would say Ford has accomplished its goal. It might not convince you to buy a hybrid if you…
America’s bestselling SUV has just reaffirmed its status as one of the nation’s safest crossovers. Today Honda announced that the new 2016 CR-V has been awarded a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest possible score available in the agency’s New Car Assessment Program. Earlier this year, the CR-V…
Acura has just become the first and only automotive brand to earn 5-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS for every single model in its lineup. So, of course, the Japanese luxury brand is celebrating its achievement by doing what any proud automaker would do—releasing a really…
2022 Kia Stinger GT Photo: Kia Since its debut, the Kia Stinger has impressed many with its stylish looks and mighty performance at a reasonable price. But the sport sedan has also been consistently safe over the years. Continuing this trend is the refreshed 2022 Stinger, which was recently given the coveted Top Safety Pick…
Saving time on the road is a priority of drivers, but it may come at a dangerous cost. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and Humanetics, small increases in speed can lead to a higher number of crashes. Maintenance Tips: Why an oil change is important After…
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot to live up to, as its predecessor is the best-selling model in the most competitive and saturated segment in the modern automotive market. For 2018, it continues to impress with its great road-going characteristics, ample amounts of passenger and cargo space, can-do style and bulletproof safety and reliability….
Earlier this year, the 2014 Toyota Corolla fell just a bit short from earning the Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Instead, the Corolla earned the still admirable distinction of Top Safety Pick (which, until this year, was the highest distinction a car could earn anyway). It was the car’s…
NHTSA Awards 2015 Toyota Corolla Five-Star Safety Rating The Toyota Corolla, one of the world’s best-selling cars, was redesigned for the 2014 model year to much acclaim, and the 2015 model follows hot on its footsteps. It offers new, more modern styling; increased rear-seat room; and improved fuel economy; plus a plethora of other features…
The 2015 Honda Odyssey Consumer Reports has released its Top 10 Picks of 2015, choosing the best of the best in several segments, ranging from compacts to SUVs (no trucks, though). Based on the criteria of performance, reliability, and safety, the consumer advocacy publication chose the Honda Odyssey as its pick for Best Minivan. Calling…
Photo: Honda The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has granted five Honda models its Top Safety Pick rating and one its Top Safety Pick+ rating, showing that 2019 safety ratings are a good indicator of what to expect for 2020 models. The five models to earn the TSP designation were the 2020 Honda Accord, CR-V,…
2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Overview ©General Motors For 2013, we say goodbye to the Cadillac CTS base trim and the choice of a manual transmission. As Cadillac steps up their game, some features that were previously optional are now standard. 2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Exterior ©General Motors ©General Motors ©General Motors ©General Motors The Cadillac…
The 2015 Ford Focus was named a Top-Safety Pick by the IIHS. The 2015 Ford Focus gets a few styling tweaks on the exterior and interior as well as a new SE Sport Package. 2015 Ford Focus Exterior 2015 Ford Focus The 2015 Ford Focus resembles a smaller Ford Fusion more than ever before, especially…
The 2018 Honda CR-V is a family-friendly compact crossover and the best-selling vehicle in Honda’s lineup. And it’s no surprise: with class-leading interior space, good fuel economy and generous standard amenities, including a full suite of active safety tech, the CR-V is a no-brainer purchase for shoppers of all kinds. The 2018 Honda CR-V is…
2013 Hyundai Accent There aren’t very many changes for the 2013 Hyundai Accent with the exception of a few new standard features, allowing the manual-transmission GLS to offer the same standard equipment as the automatic GLS. 2013 Hyundai Accent Exterior Offered in either a sedan or a hatchback body style, the 2013 Accent brings a…
all-new 2019 Honda Passport has earned the maximum five-star overall vehicle score for safety in the National Highway Traffic Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Honda is marketing the new 2019 Passport as a rugged SUV for outdoor enthusiasts, but even adventurers like to feel safe when they get in a vehicle. The Passport uses Honda’s…
The 2019 Bolt EV is Chevrolet’s greatest all-electric vehicle so far, with more than 200 miles of range and priced to be available to the mass market. It is widely regarded as one of the top electric vehicles on the market today. Plug-in Cousin: The Chevrolet Volt combines the good parts of electrics and gas cars…
Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with specific headlights and an optional front crash prevention system. Most people already feel safer at the helm of a pickup truck, but it’s nice to have some hard numbers to back up…
Hyundai’s most popular and recognizable model returns for 2018, sporting its recently-redesigned appearance and a slew of fun features at a competitive price. If you’re in the mood for a sub-compact, the Elantra won’t steer you wrong. Interested in a Hatchback? Information on the new 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for…
The XT5 is already Cadillac’s best-selling model and now it’s a Top Safety Pick+ Once upon a time, the SRX crossover was Cadillac’s best-selling vehicle, but it was replaced earlier this spring by the new Cadillac XT5. This latest crossover has already achieved something the SRX hadn’t since 2013. Thanks to a redesigned body structure,…
Over the past years, the Hyundai Elantra has quickly become one of the most popular value cars on the market. With its combination of quality and affordability, the Korean model easily stands against its competitors in the compact segment. While its two-door option isn’t offered anymore, its recognizable four-door configuration remains the same. The 2016 Hyundai…
2015 Toyota Yaris The Toyota Yaris is a fairly popular fixture on today’s roads. It’s not usually to catch a glimpse—or two, or three—of this subcompact hatchback every time you’re on the road. Its maneuverable size, fun personality, and high fuel economy ratings have made the Yaris a hit in today’s market. And now, the…
There are only minor trim level updates for the 2014 Dodge Journey. 2014 Dodge Journey Exterior With a sturdy body and a minimalistic, masculine grille, the 2014 Dodge Journey is the macho man of crossover SUVs. The sculpted lines and rugged accents create a hard silhouette, while the available Ring of Fire LED tail lamps…
2019 Eclipse Cross Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recently underwent IIHS testing and evaluations to determine the SUV’s safety. Thanks to its great performance and technology, the crossover earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick. An Impressive Lineup: Mitsubishi wins ASG awards Details on the IIHS accolade Before giving out the award, the…
The Mazda CX-5 has earned another Top Safety Pick Plus title from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This makes the sixth year in a row that the CX-5 has earned top crash rating from IIHS, which becomes harder to achieve each year. Quality in Craft: Mazda’s Kodo Soul of Motion design The IIHS award guidelines…
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI VW’s new telematics interface, called Car-Net, debuts this year, along with a standard rearview camera. 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Exterior If you’re looking for a family sedan with a touch of European flair, look no further than the 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI. The front façade curves slightly,…
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you’ve had safety concerns over riding in a convertible, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new report may put your mind at ease. The organization recently found that you can be just as safe cruising in convertibles as you can be driving in their hardtop counterparts….
2021 Nissan Sentra Photo: Nissan If you are looking for a safe small car, you have three options in the 2021 Nissan lineup. The editors at U.S. News & World Report named the 2021 Nissan Leaf, 2021 Nissan Versa, and 2021 Nissan Sentra to its list of the Safest Small Cars of 2021. Available Now:…
A recognizable, adventurous compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan has a old-fashioned style all its own. A popular vehicle in VW’s lineup, the dependable Tiguan returns for the 2016 model year–before it receives a design overhaul for 2017. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan? The Volkswagen Tiguan adds the new MIB II infotainment…
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