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 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:10:04 -0400 The Car Connection https://www.thecarconnection.com Where the 2026 Nissan Murano ShinesPolished Cabin With Genuine Comfort Up FrontNissan gives the 2026 Nissan Murano a cabin that looks and feels far richer than its starting price, which sits in the low-to-mid-forty-thousand range. Padded surfaces, contrast stitching, and tasteful trim create a pleasant environment on every trim, and the SL and...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:10:04 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_murano https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_murano news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_murano#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Nissan Murano ShinesPolished Cabin With Genuine Comfort Up FrontNissan gives the 2026 Nissan Murano a cabin that looks and feels far richer than its starting price, which sits in the low-to-mid-forty-thousand range. Padded surfaces, contrast stitching, and tasteful trim create a pleasant environment on every trim, and the SL and...]]> Where the 2026 Nissan Kicks Shines Grown-Up Size, Still Easy to Park The 2026 Nissan Kicks stretches longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor, and the extra inches pay off in daily use. Adults enjoy more legroom and headroom than in many subcompact rivals, and the tall ride height makes sliding in and out simple for a wide range of drivers...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:09:36 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_kicks https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_kicks news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_kicks#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Nissan Kicks Shines Grown-Up Size, Still Easy to Park The 2026 Nissan Kicks stretches longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor, and the extra inches pay off in daily use. Adults enjoy more legroom and headroom than in many subcompact rivals, and the tall ride height makes sliding in and out simple for a wide range of drivers...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:09:02 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_altima https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_altima news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/nissan_altima#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Shines Polished Powertrain With Real-World Pace The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder with mild-hybrid assistance that delivers smooth, confident acceleration and a refined engine note. Power builds in a linear way once the turbo wakes up, and the nine-speed automatic shifts...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:08:28 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_c-class https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_c-class news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_c-class#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Shines Polished Powertrain With Real-World Pace The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder with mild-hybrid assistance that delivers smooth, confident acceleration and a refined engine note. Power builds in a linear way once the turbo wakes up, and the nine-speed automatic shifts...]]> Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class ShinesBroad Powertrain Lineup from Efficient to Fierce The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class range stretches from efficient commuter to compact missile. The CLA 250 uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers confident midrange punch and strong highway passing power while keeping fuel...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:07:42 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_cla-class https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_cla-class news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_cla-class#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class ShinesBroad Powertrain Lineup from Efficient to Fierce The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class range stretches from efficient commuter to compact missile. The CLA 250 uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers confident midrange punch and strong highway passing power while keeping fuel...]]> Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ShinesLuxury Cabin That Feels Properly Special The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers the kind of first impression buyers expect from a premium-brand SUV. Soft-touch materials cover most surfaces, a broad strip of wood splits the dash, and metal-look switchgear gives every interaction a satisfying click...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:07:02 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_gle-class https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_gle-class news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_gle-class#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ShinesLuxury Cabin That Feels Properly Special The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers the kind of first impression buyers expect from a premium-brand SUV. Soft-touch materials cover most surfaces, a broad strip of wood splits the dash, and metal-look switchgear gives every interaction a satisfying click...]]> Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class ShinesUpscale Interior That Feels Properly Premium In the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the cabin sets a high bar for material quality in the compact luxury SUV class. Matte wood trim, brushed metal accents, and turbine-style vents create an elegant environment that feels more like a compact executive car...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:06:28 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_glc-class https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_glc-class news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_glc-class#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class ShinesUpscale Interior That Feels Properly Premium In the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the cabin sets a high bar for material quality in the compact luxury SUV class. Matte wood trim, brushed metal accents, and turbine-style vents create an elegant environment that feels more like a compact executive car...]]> Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class ShinesBoxy Design, Real SpaceThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class uses its upright profile to deliver generous room in a compact footprint. Wide door openings and a hip-point height that sits between hatchback and large-SUV levels make entry easy for shorter drivers and older passengers. Big, square side windows...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:05:47 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_glb-class https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_glb-class news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_glb-class#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class ShinesBoxy Design, Real SpaceThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class uses its upright profile to deliver generous room in a compact footprint. Wide door openings and a hip-point height that sits between hatchback and large-SUV levels make entry easy for shorter drivers and older passengers. Big, square side windows...]]> Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class ShinesA More Mature, Refined Driving Experience In everyday driving, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class feels secure and poised. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces brisk acceleration, so merging and passing never feel like a chore. Power delivery can arrive in a rush after a brief pause at rolling...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:03:17 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_gla-class https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_gla-class news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/mercedes-benz_gla-class#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class ShinesA More Mature, Refined Driving Experience In everyday driving, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class feels secure and poised. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces brisk acceleration, so merging and passing never feel like a chore. Power delivery can arrive in a rush after a brief pause at rolling...]]> Where the 2026 Kia Sorento ShinesRight-Sized Footprint, Real Three-Row Utility The 2026 Kia Sorento lands between compact and full-size family SUVs, which gives it a useful blend of city agility and cabin space. It takes up less tarmac than a traditional three-row model, yet it still offers a usable third row for kids and fold-flat flexibility for...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:32 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_sorento https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_sorento news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_sorento#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Kia Sorento ShinesRight-Sized Footprint, Real Three-Row Utility The 2026 Kia Sorento lands between compact and full-size family SUVs, which gives it a useful blend of city agility and cabin space. It takes up less tarmac than a traditional three-row model, yet it still offers a usable third row for kids and fold-flat flexibility for...]]> Where the 2026 Kia Sportage ShinesHybrid Powertrain Transforms Everyday Driving In hybrid form, the 2026 Kia Sportage feels like a different vehicle. A turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine works with an electric motor to deliver stronger midrange pull, cleaner launches from a stop, and far quicker 0-to-60-mph runs than the 2.5-liter...]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 15:01:36 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_sportage https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_sportage news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_sportage#comments The Car Connection Where the 2026 Kia Sportage ShinesHybrid Powertrain Transforms Everyday Driving In hybrid form, the 2026 Kia Sportage feels like a different vehicle. A turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine works with an electric motor to deliver stronger midrange pull, cleaner launches from a stop, and far quicker 0-to-60-mph runs than the 2.5-liter...]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:09:37 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_k5 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_k5 news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/kia_k5#comments The Car Connection The 2026 BMW X1 feels transformed compared with its predecessor. The switch to a 2.0-liter turbo four with a quick-shifting 7-speed dual clutch gives the xDrive28i trim lively power, with test numbers that put it near the front of the small luxury SUV pack for acceleration. Even better, that powertrain returned the best in segment fuel economy in...]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:40 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_x1 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_x1 news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_x1#comments The Car Connection The 2026 BMW X1 feels transformed compared with its predecessor. The switch to a 2.0-liter turbo four with a quick-shifting 7-speed dual clutch gives the xDrive28i trim lively power, with test numbers that put it near the front of the small luxury SUV pack for acceleration. Even better, that powertrain returned the best in segment fuel economy in...]]> The 2026 BMW X7 takes the driving manners people like in the X5 and stretches them over a true three-row body. The standard turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six in the xDrive40i trim pulls hard from a stop, responds quickly when you dip into the throttle, and works with an eight-speed automatic that snaps off changes so cleanly you hardly notice. In...]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:00 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_x7 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_x7 news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_x7#comments The Car Connection The 2026 BMW X7 takes the driving manners people like in the X5 and stretches them over a true three-row body. The standard turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six in the xDrive40i trim pulls hard from a stop, responds quickly when you dip into the throttle, and works with an eight-speed automatic that snaps off changes so cleanly you hardly notice. In...]]> The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta centers its personality on efficiency and ease rather than track day heroics. The 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder pairs with an 8-speed automatic and delivers the kind of easy torque that moves the car smartly without much throttle, yet still returns fuel economy that rivals many hybrids on the highway. In testing...]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/volkswagen_jetta https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/volkswagen_jetta news@thecarconnection.com (The Car Connection) https://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/volkswagen_jetta#comments The Car Connection The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta centers its personality on efficiency and ease rather than track day heroics. The 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder pairs with an 8-speed automatic and delivers the kind of easy torque that moves the car smartly without much throttle, yet still returns fuel economy that rivals many hybrids on the highway. In testing...]]>