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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500
Rivian owners in cold weather may be experiencing issues with their headlights. The startup automaker issued a recall for 17,260 R1T pickup trucks and R1S SUVs due to the headlights possibly failing to illuminate in the cold. The recall only affects 2025 model year R1T and R1S models, and the automaker believes 2,905 vehicles are experiencing the...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade? What does it compare to? The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV with thunderous power and a high-tech cabin. Shop it against the Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and, perhaps, the GMC Yukon Denali. Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade a good car/SUV? It’s a fantastic SUV...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class? What does it compare to? The latest version of the G-Class wears 1970s-chic style, but it’s thoroughly modern underhood if still somewhat archaic in its suspension tech. Compare it to the Land Rover Defender and Range Rover, plus the Ineos Grenadier. Is the 2025 Mercede...
The Backcountry edition adds all-terrain tires, rock rails, steel bumpers, and a hardtop to the Sahara line It also comes standard with a tow package, Alpine audio, and the Jeep Power Box auxiliary power source The Backcountry edition costs $66,185, which is about $7,000 more than the Sahara The 2025 Jeep Wrangler ...
Honda Civic Hybrid costs about $4,000 more than the Elantra Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid can be had in sedan and hatchback body styles The Elantra Hybrid Blue gets up to 54 mpg combined Toyota may be the unquestioned leader in hybrid vehicle sales, but Honda and Hyundai have an answer for that dominance. Hybrid versions of the Honda...
Believe it or not, cars still account for about 20% of new vehicle sales. The many models of the Toyota Camry still outsell most other popular crossovers except for the Toyota RAV4. The newly redesigned Honda Accord suggests that Honda’s not ceding to crossovers, either. This classic battle between two of the bestselling mainstream sedans in....
Volvo is recalling 2,061 EX90 electric SUVs because a software error could interfere with the normal operation of their headlights. The EX90 was introduced for the 2025 model year, and some of the earliest vehicles built may have incorrect software programming for their low power control units, according to the NHTSA. As a result, those units...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Honda Accord? What does it compare to? The Accord is a midsize sedan with a spacious interior and commendable road manners. Compare it to the Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry. Is the 2025 Honda Accord a good car? It’s a vaguely sporty, decidedly eco-friendly choice with a huge cabin and decent.....
2026 Honda Passport and 2026 Honda Prelude lead Honda forward in uncertain times Honda's hybrid versions of the CR-V and Accord become the most popular engine options for those models 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid hatchback arrives with 48 mpg combined Honda enters the 2025 calendar year with much greater uncertainty than the 2025 model year. Merger....
Toyota and Lexus are recalling 40,922 sedans and crossovers due to potentially damaged seat belts that could fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. Use of incorrect tooling during a hit-knife cutting process at a specific manufacturing facility may have damaged the second-row center seat belts in the...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban? What does it compare to? What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban? What does it compare to?The Suburban remains Chevy’s stalwart SUV, with three rows of seats for up to nine passengers and a vast amount of cargo. It’s offered in LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Honda Odyssey? What does it compare to? The 2025 Honda Odyssey minivan compares well with the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and Kia Carnival. Is the 2025 Honda Odyssey a good minivan? Yes, so long as you’re OK with its lousy fuel economy. The 2025 Odyssey has strong scores for its flexible interior and.....
The Subaru Outback stands alone as the last mainstream wagon The next-generation Outback arrives for 2026 The 2025 Outback costs $30,430 Buyers wanting a mainstream wagon better head to their Subaru dealership soon. The 2025 Subaru Outback is still a high-riding wagon with great packaging, a comfortable ride, and a smooth powertrain. As the...
The midsize sedan might have seen its popularity fade like a pop star from the 1980s but it still delivers an edge over SUVs that has nothing to do with nostalgia. They're more fun to drive, more efficient, less expensive, and practical enough. The premium and luxury segment present a level of sophistication and distinction not readily found on...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Lexus ES? What does it compare to? The 2025 Lexus ES is a midsize luxury sedan available with all-wheel drive, a V-6 engine, or a hybrid powertrain—but not all three. Shop it against the Acura TLX and Cadillac CT5, as well as high-end versions of the all-hybrid Toyota Camry. Is the 2025 Lexus ES a good car?....
