2014 Toyota Prius Overview

Learn more about the all-new 2014 Toyota Prius. There are no notable changes for the 2014 Toyota Prius with the exception of the Persona Series Special Edition no longer being produced. 2014 Toyota Prius Exterior The Prius is bringing back its iconic hatchback exterior for the year 2014 with nearly indiscernible changes. The modern silhouette…

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GM Models Excel in Front End Safety

Several GM models have earned distinctions for front end safety. According to a recent report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), General Motors has earned half of all the institute’s superior ratings for front crash prevention. In total, four GM models out of eight automobiles picked up the distinction: the Buick Regal, the…

IIHS Names 8 Pre-Owned Hondas as Safest For Teens

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recognized a total of eight older Honda models as being among the safest choices for teen drivers. As the leading cause of death among American teenagers is motor vehicle crashes, and as teenagers are more likely to drive used cars, the IIHS strives to find the best used…

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Overview

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a crossover SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $25,350. The new Santa Fe Sport features a restyled exterior and is backed by Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport will be competing for sales with the Toyota RAV4, Ford Edge, and Honda CR-V….

2019 Lexus RX Overview

The Lexus RX is a midsize crossover and one of the best-selling models in the whole Lexus lineup. With a regular gas version, an extended body version, and a hybrid version, the luxury brand seeks to give drivers all that they could want from this nameplate. What’s New for the 2019 Model Year? The Lexus…

2019 Toyota C-HR Overview

The Toyota C-HR is one of the youngest models in the Toyota lineup, originally showing up as a Scion before Toyota absorbed its subsidiary. For its second model year, the 2019 C-HR tackles the subcompact crossover market with dynamic styling and generous feature lists. The 2019 Toyota C-HR is available in three trim levels: LE,…

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Vision 2020: Volvo's Long-Term Commitment to Automotive Safety

2015 Volvo S60 Volvo has established a reputation for making cars that are strong and extraordinarily safe in traffic collisions over the past couple of decades, and the 2015 IIHS Top Safety Picks list shows that Volvo takes this reputation very, very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that the Swedish automaker announced a commitment called…

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2017 Kia Sorento Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The 2017 Kia Sorento was named a IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Kia has outfitted the Sorento crossover with a variety of new safety features for the 2017 model year, and it looks like doing so is paying off. The Korean carmaker’s crossover has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway…

2018 Toyota 4Runner Overview

The 2018 Toyota 4Runner is a rugged SUV designed to take on all manners of off-road challenges. The age of its platform is beginning to show and as thus it is not the most comfortable, luxurious, intelligent, or even well-equipped SUV you can buy for the money. However, if you are looking for a vehicle…

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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact designed to fill the “what new car can I buy for the least amount of money?” category. For less than $15,000, you get five seats, very good gas mileage, Mitsubishi’s excellent 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and even some surprising convenience options like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. That makes…

2018 Mazda CX-3 Overview

The Mazda CX-3 is the brand’s smallest crossover, combining the versatility of the lineup’s SUVs with the refinement that Mazda brings to all of its vehicles. Helpful Hint: A CPO vehicle can get you some serious benefits [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Mazda CX-3? For 2018, the CX-3 gets two big brand-specific features:…

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2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Overview

Earlier this year, Hyundai debuted its brand-new Elantra GT at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show as the automaker’s headliner in the Windy City. While those in the United States might assume that this sporty compact hatchback is simply a trim of the Elantra sedan, it’s actually an entirely different model known overseas as the i30….

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Overview

Subaru’s lineup of vehicles may not be as gargantuan as some other leading automakers, but each of its entries earns acclaim for craftsmanship and quality. The Crosstrek, the brand’s smallest SUV, is based on the underpinnings of the Impreza but gets a wealth of driving and body upgrades that make it an excellent ride for…

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2017 Porsche Cayenne Overview

With so many well-known vehicles in its lineup like the iconic 911 sports car, Panamera sedan, and Boxster convertible, it might come as a surprise that Porsche’s best-selling vehicle is actually the Cayenne midsize SUV. The 2017 Cayenne offers consumers the choice of six unique powertrains, each of which provides varying levels of performance and efficiency. In…

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2017 Nissan GT-R Overview

If you’ve been dreaming about owning a racecar that you can legally operate on public roads, then the 2017 Nissan GT-R could be the car of your dreams. This super sports car debuted in the US for the 2009 model year and the Japanese automaker has been introducing small improvements every year since. Now the…

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