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• New Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport recalled for hood fire risk

  10-03-2025 18:51 via thecarconnection.com
  Volkswagen is recalling more than 177,000 new Atlas three-row and related Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUVs for a heightened fire risk, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The engine cover may have been improperly installed in 2024 and 2025 models, and it could come loose and contact hot surfaces that could cause it to melt and trigger a fire...
  
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• 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan costs $30,920, drops third row option

  20-03-2025 11:59 via thecarconnection.com
  Volkswagen on Wednesday confirmed pricing for the redesigned 2025 Tiguan small crossover, which is lighter and more powerful than the outgoing model but loses its third-row seat option. Pricing starts at $30,920 (including a $1,425 destination charge) for the base Tiguan S grade with front-wheel drive, which is $615 more than the current model...
  
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• Test drive: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid delivers compromise

  19-03-2025 12:04 via thecarconnection.com
  Mazda CX-50 Hybrid cribs the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s powertrain CX-50 Hybrid lives with compromised packaging 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid costs $35,390; undercuts Honda CR-V Hybrid The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is what happens when you take the soul of an unexciting Toyota and shove it into an already mildly compromised Mazda. Consider us...
  
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• Ford recalls bevy of trucks and SUVs over trailer brake issue, again

  18-03-2025 19:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Ford is recalling 10,627 pickup trucks and SUVs a second time because a trailer-brake software issue may not have been corrected under a previous recall. The list of recalled models includes: 2021-2022 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck 2022 Ford F-250 heavy-duty pickup truck 2022 Ford F-350 heavy-duty pickup truck 2022 Ford F-450 heavy-duty pickup...
  
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• VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron recalled for loss of drive power

  18-03-2025 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 13,769 VW and Audi electric vehicles because of a battery issue—but not with the high-voltage battery packs that drive these vehicles. The recall of 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback models focuses on the charging system for the 12-volt battery. This can prevent...
  
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• 2025 Ram 2500

  18-03-2025 12:48 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Ram 2500? What does it compare to? The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is a full-size heavy-duty pickup truck with a lineup that ranges from basic work truck to full-on luxury barge. The Ram Heavy Duty truck squares off with the Ford Super Duty, Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 2500 HD. Is the 2025 Ram 2500 a good...
  
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• Cadillac CT sedans, Chevy Camaro recalled for bad transmission

  17-03-2025 16:20 via thecarconnection.com
  GM has recalled 90,081 Cadillac sedans and the Chevy Camaro coupe for a bad valve in the 10-speed automatic transmission that could, over time, cause the wheels to lock up, according to a NHTSA disclosure on Monday. The issue comes from a transmission control valve exclusive to the 10-speed automatic. Over time, the valves can wear excessively...
  
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• 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

  17-03-2025 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD? What does it compare to? The Silverado HD is Chevy’s top pickup truck, available in 2500 and more robust 3500 configurations. Compare it to the Ford F-Series Super Duty and Ram HD. Is the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD a good truck? Big, brash, and immensely capable, the 2025 Silverado...
  
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• What happens if Trump kills EV tax credit?

  17-03-2025 12:00 via thecarconnection.com
  The Trump Administration has signaled that it could eliminate the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit that was renewed under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). That could not only raise the effective prices of many EVs for consumers, but also impact manufacturing jobs, according to a new study. The study comes from the REPEAT Project, a...
  
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• 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class preview

  13-03-2025 19:00 via thecarconnection.com
  One of the most popular small luxury cars has come in for a reinvention. This time, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has grown bigger, has gained more technology—and now, it’s driven by batteries. What kind of vehicle is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class? What does it compare to? It’s a compact sedan with a rakish profile and a choice...
  
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• Test drive: 2025 Acura ADX small crossover makes big impression

  13-03-2025 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Acura’s newest SUV comes up only a couple inches shorter than the RDX ADX small crossover is priced about $5,000 less than rivals such as the Lexus NX ADX uses a 190-hp 1.5-liter turbo-4 with a CVT and available all-wheel drive I didn’t have many expectations for the new 2025 Acura ADX. Built off the Integra sedan but positioned like...
  
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• 2025 Acura ADX

  13-03-2025 14:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Acura ADX? What does it compare to? The first-ever Acura ADX competes with other small crossovers ranging from the BMW X1 to the Lexus NX. Is the 2025 Acura ADX a good SUV? Its relative value, outsized footprint, and impressive handling help it earn a TCC Rating of 6.8 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)...
  
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• What are the safest cars? IIHS reveals 2025 Top Safety Pick awards

  13-03-2025 05:01 via thecarconnection.com
  More rigorous crash-test standards by the IIHS emphasize back-seat safety Mazda continues to excel with Top Safety Pick+ awards on nearly all its models The IIHS keeps intensifying crash-test standards as more automakers come in compliance Back seat drivers should benefit from front seat safety, based on the latest safety criteria established by...
  
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• Lincoln recalls over 35,000 Navigators due to short circuit, possible fires

  12-03-2025 19:51 via thecarconnection.com
  Lincoln is recalling 35,328 Navigator full-size SUVs because lights on their exterior mirrors could short circuit and potentially start fires. The recall covers 2015-2017 models with LED puddle lamps on the exterior mirrors that project the Lincoln logo onto the ground when the driver approaches and unlocks the vehicle. Known as welcome lighting...
  
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• 2025 Nissan Z

  09-03-2025 16:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Nissan Z? What does it compare to? The 2025 Nissan Z is a two-door, rear-wheel-drive sports car. Compare it to the Ford Mustang and Toyota Supra. Is the 2025 Nissan Z a good car? It’s a lot of fun, if hardly a practical choice. The 2025 Nissan Z scores points for its willing handling and excellent...
  
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• 2025 Dodge Durango still offers affordable V-8 performance from $51,590

  08-03-2025 04:29 via thecarconnection.com
  Affordable V-8 performance is becoming a rarity, but Dodge is still keeping it alive—just in the form of a three-row midsize SUV. On Thursday, the automaker announced new pricing for its 2025 Durango lineup, with the V-8 range now starting at $51,590 for the Durango R/T. This model comes with a 5.7-liter V-8, delivering 360 hp to all four...
  
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• 2025 Dodge Hornet's starting price slashed to $31,590

  07-03-2025 19:47 via thecarconnection.com
  Inflation may be up, but Dodge must not have gotten the memo. The automaker has just lowered the starting price of its 2025 Hornet, making the sporty subcompact crossover a more tempting option for budget-conscious performance enthusiasts—or those who aren't keen on the related Alfa Romeo Tonale. As of March 6, the entry-level GT model now...
  
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• Over 40,000 BMW X3s recalled due to door lock issue

  07-03-2025 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  BMW is recalling 40,736 X3 crossover SUVs because of a potential issue with their rear door locks. The recall includes 2022-2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i (rear-wheel drive) and xDrive30i (all-wheel drive models). The rear door-lock mechanisms in these vehicles could both unlock and unlatch the doors with one motion, rather than separately as stipulated by...
  
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• 2026 Genesis GV70 costs $49,435 after $2,385 price increase

  06-03-2025 17:00 via thecarconnection.com
  The refreshed 2026 Genesis GV70 arrives in dealerships in the coming weeks A $2,385 price hike means the 2026 Genesis GV70 costs $49,435 Every Genesis GV70 comes standard with all-wheel drive The updated 2026 Genesis GV70 luxury SUV sees a $2,385 price hike to go with its revised styling and interior layout. Genesis on Wednesday confirmed a...
  
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• 2025 Kia EV9 recalled for drive power loss issue

  05-03-2025 23:15 via thecarconnection.com
  Kia is recalling 342 EV9 electric SUVs because they could lose drive power. The small number of recalled vehicles—all 2025 models—may have rear gear drive units containing motor shafts that were improperly welded during assembly by a supplier, according to the NHTSA. As a result, the motor shaft can become damaged, which could prevent...
  
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• 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL expands lineup for $132,695

  05-03-2025 06:01 via thecarconnection.com
  The Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV lineup is set to expand in its second model year—in more ways than one. Cadillac on Wednesday announced that a stretched Escalade IQL will join the standard Escalade IQ for the 2026 model year as an electric counterpart to the Escalade ESV, the long-wheelbase derivative of the internal-combustion...
  
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• Audi Q4 E-Tron and VW ID.4 recalled due to software issue

  04-03-2025 22:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 60,490 electric crossovers because of a software error that could prevent mandatory gear indicators from displaying correctly. The recall includes the following vehicles: 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback The software for the brake control unit in these vehicles...
  
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• Genesis recalls 32,594 vehicles for digital gauge cluster failures

  04-03-2025 20:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Genesis this week recalled approximately 32,000 luxury vehicles because of a software error that could interfere with instrument cluster displays. The recall includes the following vehicles: 2023-2024 Genesis G80 sedan 2023-2024 Genesis GV80 SUV 2023-2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV 2025 Genesis GV70 SUV The digital instrument clusters in these...
  
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• Toyota Sequoia vs. Chevy Tahoe: Compare SUVs

  04-03-2025 16:50 via thecarconnection.com
  The full-size SUV accomplishes a singular feat unmatched by any other automotive segment. It can transport a hockey team’s starting line and their gear in relative comfort, as long as you’re wearing nose plugs. The large truck-based SUVs that seat up to nine passengers are known for their roomy utility as much as their poor fuel...
  
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• 2025 Honda Prologue

  03-03-2025 15:00 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Honda Prologue? What does it compare to? The 2025 Honda Prologue is an all-electric crossover SUV. Compare it to the Tesla Model Y, the Nissan Ariya, and its close cousins from General Motors, the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV. Is the 2025 Honda Prologue a good SUV? It’s an appealing, if largely...
  
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• GM's 6.2-liter V-8 investigated for engine failure in SUVs, trucks

  03-03-2025 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  General Motors' biggest vehicles equipped with the brand's biggest engine may have a big problem. The NHTSA in January opened an investigation into the 6.2-liter V-8 engine offered on the top trims of everything from the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra pickup trucks to the Chevy Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade full-size SUVs. The safety agency...
  
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• 2025 Lucid Air

  02-03-2025 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of car is the Lucid Air? What does it compare to? Lucid’s flagship sedan is the longest-range electric car on the U.S. market and one of the quickest-accelerating sedans—or vehicles of any kind. Providing varying amounts of performance and efficiency, with leading-edge propulsion tech, it challenges the likes of the Tesla...
  
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• Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalled for failing brakes

  01-03-2025 13:00 via thecarconnection.com
  Mercedes-Benz is recalling 20,339 S-Class luxury sedans because of front brake hoses that could rupture and leak fluid, rendering the brakes less effective. Based on a disclosure Monday from the NHTSA, the recall includes the following versions of Mercedes' flagship sedan: 2021-2022 S 500 2021-2022 Maybach S 580 4Matic 2021-2023 S 580 4Matic 2022...
  
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• 2026 BMW iX

  28-02-2025 22:59 via thecarconnection.com
  What kind of vehicle is the 2026 BMW iX? What does it compare to? With seating for five and a lineup of electric powertrains, the 2026 BMW iX takes on luxury EV crossovers such as the Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes EQE, Tesla Model X, and Audi Q8 E-Tron. Is the 2026 BMW iX a good SUV? Yes. The BMW iX is spacious and comfortable, and it offers...
  
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• 2025 GMC Terrain

  27-02-2025 23:09 via thecarconnection.com
  
  What kind of vehicle is the 2025 GMC Terrain? What does it compare to? The rehashed Terrain shores up the small end of the big GMC SUV family. Offered in Elevation trim for 2025, with AT4 and Denali versions to follow next year, the Terrain’s related to the Chevrolet Equinox, and sizes up against bestsellers like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda...
  
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