en Latest news, reviews, and more from around the The Car Connection https://static.thecarconnection.com/website/tcc-logo-rectangle.png https://www.thecarconnection.com Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:49:00 -0500 The Car Connection https://www.thecarconnection.com The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia coronates the latest crossover SUV in Toyota's vast lineup, but where does the five-seat hybrid fit? Launched on Tuesday on the eve of the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, the Crown Signia builds off the high-riding Toyota Crown sedan of the same name that was launched new for 2023. Both Crowns employ as their subjects a...]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:49:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1141453_2025-toyota-crown-signia-suv-will-replace-venza-hybrid https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1141453_2025-toyota-crown-signia-suv-will-replace-venza-hybrid news@thecarconnection.com (Robert Duffer) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1141453_2025-toyota-crown-signia-suv-will-replace-venza-hybrid#comments Robert Duffer The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia coronates the latest crossover SUV in Toyota's vast lineup, but where does the five-seat hybrid fit? Launched on Tuesday on the eve of the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, the Crown Signia builds off the high-riding Toyota Crown sedan of the same name that was launched new for 2023. Both Crowns employ as their subjects a...]]> On Tuesday, Infiniti announced its latest reboot to bolster sales. In addition to a redesigned version of the QX80 full-size SUV expected for the 2025 model year, Nissan's premium brand previewed a QX65 coupe-like crossover SUV, and teased two electric vehicles as a sedan and a crossover. On the eve of the Japan Mobility Show, Infiniti showcased a...]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1141237_infiniti-reboots-with-2-evs-qx65-suv-and-redesigned-qx80 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1141237_infiniti-reboots-with-2-evs-qx65-suv-and-redesigned-qx80 news@thecarconnection.com (Robert Duffer) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1141237_infiniti-reboots-with-2-evs-qx65-suv-and-redesigned-qx80#comments Robert Duffer On Tuesday, Infiniti announced its latest reboot to bolster sales. In addition to a redesigned version of the QX80 full-size SUV expected for the 2025 model year, Nissan's premium brand previewed a QX65 coupe-like crossover SUV, and teased two electric vehicles as a sedan and a crossover. On the eve of the Japan Mobility Show, Infiniti showcased a...]]> Nissan on Tuesday announced the return of its rugged Rock Creek grade to the Nissan Pathfinder three-row SUV. Redesigned for 2022, the SUV embraces more off-road capability and a more outdoorsy look with the 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek trim. With its shift last year from a CVT to a 9-speed automatic transmission, the Pathfinder boasted better...]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:29:00 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1135569_2023-nissan-pathfinder-suv-levels-up-with-off-road-rock-creek-grade https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1135569_2023-nissan-pathfinder-suv-levels-up-with-off-road-rock-creek-grade news@thecarconnection.com (Robert Duffer) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1135569_2023-nissan-pathfinder-suv-levels-up-with-off-road-rock-creek-grade#comments Robert Duffer Nissan on Tuesday announced the return of its rugged Rock Creek grade to the Nissan Pathfinder three-row SUV. Redesigned for 2022, the SUV embraces more off-road capability and a more outdoorsy look with the 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek trim. With its shift last year from a CVT to a 9-speed automatic transmission, the Pathfinder boasted better...]]> The 2020 Chicago Auto Show kicked off auto show season and gave car shoppers a preview of what they can expect on dealer lots later this year. The new cars shown off on Thursday's media day ranged from pure performance to posh and practical. We'll stick with the latter, even though the $750,000 Liquid Carbon limited edition 2020 Ford GT is auto...]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1127029_best-of-the-2020-chicago-auto-show-tcc-picks-the-posh-and-practical https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1127029_best-of-the-2020-chicago-auto-show-tcc-picks-the-posh-and-practical news@thecarconnection.com (Robert Duffer) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1127029_best-of-the-2020-chicago-auto-show-tcc-picks-the-posh-and-practical#comments Robert Duffer The 2020 Chicago Auto Show kicked off auto show season and gave car shoppers a preview of what they can expect on dealer lots later this year. The new cars shown off on Thursday's media day ranged from pure performance to posh and practical. We'll stick with the latter, even though the $750,000 Liquid Carbon limited edition 2020 Ford GT is auto...]]> If you drive a lot on the highway and think mileage really matters, yet you’re still not ready to turn in your gas card for a charging-network app, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might prove the perfect choice when it arrives in a few months. With the Sonata Hybrid’s debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, Hyundai announced a...]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:30:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1127011_2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-is-a-54-mpg-green-tech-highway-machine https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1127011_2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-is-a-54-mpg-green-tech-highway-machine news@thecarconnection.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1127011_2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-is-a-54-mpg-green-tech-highway-machine#comments Bengt Halvorson If you drive a lot on the highway and think mileage really matters, yet you’re still not ready to turn in your gas card for a charging-network app, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might prove the perfect choice when it arrives in a few months. With the Sonata Hybrid’s debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, Hyundai announced a...]]> The 2020 Mazda CX-30 that arrived in the U.S. on Wednesday at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show raises big questions about small crossovers in the Mazda lineup. It would seem as if the larger CX-30 would replace the CX-3 subcompact crossover, but instead it slots between the CX-3 and CX-5, Mazda spokesman Drew Carey told us on the show floor. The new...]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:49:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1126150_2020-mazda-cx-30-makes-room-in-small-crossover-suv-lineup https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1126150_2020-mazda-cx-30-makes-room-in-small-crossover-suv-lineup news@thecarconnection.com (Robert Duffer) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1126150_2020-mazda-cx-30-makes-room-in-small-crossover-suv-lineup#comments Robert Duffer The 2020 Mazda CX-30 that arrived in the U.S. on Wednesday at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show raises big questions about small crossovers in the Mazda lineup. It would seem as if the larger CX-30 would replace the CX-3 subcompact crossover, but instead it slots between the CX-3 and CX-5, Mazda spokesman Drew Carey told us on the show floor. The new...]]> Toyota on Tuesday confirmed a bit of a shocker, pun intended. The automaker confirmed details for its 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover, due next year, which adds a bigger hybrid battery to its hybrid powertrain that can power the crossover up to 39 miles on electric power alone. The crossover will make 302 combined horsepower and...]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:58:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1126114_2021-toyota-rav4-plug-in-hybrid-revealed-shocking-power-from-crossover-suv https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1126114_2021-toyota-rav4-plug-in-hybrid-revealed-shocking-power-from-crossover-suv news@thecarconnection.com (Aaron Cole) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1126114_2021-toyota-rav4-plug-in-hybrid-revealed-shocking-power-from-crossover-suv#comments Aaron Cole Toyota on Tuesday confirmed a bit of a shocker, pun intended. The automaker confirmed details for its 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover, due next year, which adds a bigger hybrid battery to its hybrid powertrain that can power the crossover up to 39 miles on electric power alone. The crossover will make 302 combined horsepower and...]]> The world's automakers gathered under the bright lights at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on Thursday to show off some off their latest and greatest new cars, trucks, and SUVs. Though there weren't many major debuts, this year's show is notable in that nearly all of the flashy new cars unwrapped in Chicago will be in dealers by the end of the year...]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1121397_the-8-most-exciting-new-cars-at-the-2019-chicago-auto-show https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1121397_the-8-most-exciting-new-cars-at-the-2019-chicago-auto-show news@thecarconnection.com (Andrew Ganz) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1121397_the-8-most-exciting-new-cars-at-the-2019-chicago-auto-show#comments Andrew Ganz The world's automakers gathered under the bright lights at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on Thursday to show off some off their latest and greatest new cars, trucks, and SUVs. Though there weren't many major debuts, this year's show is notable in that nearly all of the flashy new cars unwrapped in Chicago will be in dealers by the end of the year...]]> Launching a new model name costs many millions of dollars, which is why automakers often bring back old names or radically alter the vehicles sold under an existing name. That explains why Toyota's new two-seat sport coupe is called Supra, reviving a name last used in 1998. The new 2020 Toyota Supra has an inline-6 engine, just like the old one...]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:45:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120902_2020-toyota-supra-legendary-two-seat-sport-coupe-returns-with-a-european-twist https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120902_2020-toyota-supra-legendary-two-seat-sport-coupe-returns-with-a-european-twist news@thecarconnection.com (John Voelcker) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120902_2020-toyota-supra-legendary-two-seat-sport-coupe-returns-with-a-european-twist#comments John Voelcker Launching a new model name costs many millions of dollars, which is why automakers often bring back old names or radically alter the vehicles sold under an existing name. That explains why Toyota's new two-seat sport coupe is called Supra, reviving a name last used in 1998. The new 2020 Toyota Supra has an inline-6 engine, just like the old one...]]> Automakers took to the Los Angeles Convention Center this week with a host of new SUVs, sports cars, sedans, and pickup trucks to show off to the public. Three new models revive long-retired names for pickup trucks and SUVs aimed at hauling people and all their gear. Another is the long-awaited update of an iconic German sports car. And one's a...]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:24:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120180_the-7-most-important-cars-at-the-2018-la-auto-show https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120180_the-7-most-important-cars-at-the-2018-la-auto-show news@thecarconnection.com (Andrew Ganz) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120180_the-7-most-important-cars-at-the-2018-la-auto-show#comments Andrew Ganz Automakers took to the Los Angeles Convention Center this week with a host of new SUVs, sports cars, sedans, and pickup trucks to show off to the public. Three new models revive long-retired names for pickup trucks and SUVs aimed at hauling people and all their gear. Another is the long-awaited update of an iconic German sports car. And one's a...]]> An evolutionary redesign that bowed Wednesday at the 2018 LA Auto Show puts the 2019 Mazda 3 in line with the automaker's larger sedan and its crossover SUVs. Bigger changes come inside and behind the scenes, where the Mazda 3 ushers in a new fuel-saving, high-compression engine, a larger infotainment screen, an available infrared...]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:44:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120123_2019-mazda-3-bows-with-new-look-upgraded-tech https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120123_2019-mazda-3-bows-with-new-look-upgraded-tech news@thecarconnection.com (Andrew Ganz) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1120123_2019-mazda-3-bows-with-new-look-upgraded-tech#comments Andrew Ganz An evolutionary redesign that bowed Wednesday at the 2018 LA Auto Show puts the 2019 Mazda 3 in line with the automaker's larger sedan and its crossover SUVs. Bigger changes come inside and behind the scenes, where the Mazda 3 ushers in a new fuel-saving, high-compression engine, a larger infotainment screen, an available infrared...]]> Small is big again. The new 2018 Nissan Kicks is here, and it'll be the new small crossover for a massively growing number of buyers. And let's get one thing out of the way first: The Nissan Kicks isn't much of an SUV at all—not that it matters anymore. The Kicks effectively replaces the Juke and comes to us from south of the border. Well...]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:54:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1114042_crossover-to-the-small-side-2018-nissan-kicks-suv-video-preview https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1114042_crossover-to-the-small-side-2018-nissan-kicks-suv-video-preview news@thecarconnection.com (Aaron Cole) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1114042_crossover-to-the-small-side-2018-nissan-kicks-suv-video-preview#comments Aaron Cole Small is big again. The new 2018 Nissan Kicks is here, and it'll be the new small crossover for a massively growing number of buyers. And let's get one thing out of the way first: The Nissan Kicks isn't much of an SUV at all—not that it matters anymore. The Kicks effectively replaces the Juke and comes to us from south of the border. Well...]]> Small is big again. The 2018 Nissan Kicks broke cover Wednesday at the 2017 Los Angeles auto show as the automaker's smallest crossover in the lineup, an entry to replace the aged and outgoing Nissan Juke. Like the Juke, the Kicks offers plenty of outre style, albeit with a different approach. The Kicks was designed at the automaker's South...]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:05:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1114004_crossover-shoo-in-2018-nissan-kicks-compact-suv-comes-to-us https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1114004_crossover-shoo-in-2018-nissan-kicks-compact-suv-comes-to-us news@thecarconnection.com (Aaron Cole) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1114004_crossover-shoo-in-2018-nissan-kicks-compact-suv-comes-to-us#comments Aaron Cole Small is big again. The 2018 Nissan Kicks broke cover Wednesday at the 2017 Los Angeles auto show as the automaker's smallest crossover in the lineup, an entry to replace the aged and outgoing Nissan Juke. Like the Juke, the Kicks offers plenty of outre style, albeit with a different approach. The Kicks was designed at the automaker's South...]]> It seems inevitable that the first stop anyone who buys a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon will make after leaving the dealership is a tire shop. It's not because Jeep doesn't fit its latest special edition with decent tires from the factory—32-inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrains—it's because the automaker has tweaked its flagship off-roader...]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:20:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1108833_jeep-builds-its-most-capable-wrangler-ever https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1108833_jeep-builds-its-most-capable-wrangler-ever news@thecarconnection.com (Andrew Ganz) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1108833_jeep-builds-its-most-capable-wrangler-ever#comments Andrew Ganz It seems inevitable that the first stop anyone who buys a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon will make after leaving the dealership is a tire shop. It's not because Jeep doesn't fit its latest special edition with decent tires from the factory—32-inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrains—it's because the automaker has tweaked its flagship off-roader...]]> Hatchback, crossover, or SUV? Whatever you might call the Kia Sportage, you can add "all-new" this year. The Sportage has looked more like a sporty hatchback than an SUV, and the athletic look adds more muscle in the new model. The front end is taller, with bigger air intakes and a more sculpted body--like it's been powerlifting. ALSO SEE: 2017...]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1100901_2017-kia-sportage-preview-video https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1100901_2017-kia-sportage-preview-video news@thecarconnection.com (Martin Padgett) https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1100901_2017-kia-sportage-preview-video#comments Martin Padgett Hatchback, crossover, or SUV? Whatever you might call the Kia Sportage, you can add "all-new" this year. The Sportage has looked more like a sporty hatchback than an SUV, and the athletic look adds more muscle in the new model. The front end is taller, with bigger air intakes and a more sculpted body--like it's been powerlifting. ALSO SEE: 2017...]]>