Toyota Grand Highlander vs Toyota Highlander: What’s the difference?
With the launch of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota now has as many three-row SUVs as they have rows: three. Add the Sienna minivan to the full-size Sequoia, the Grand Highlander, and the smaller Highlander, and Toyota offers a family of vehicl...
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning? What does it compare to? The all-electric version of Ford’s F-150 pickup truck finally faces mainstream competition from electric trucks such as the Rivian R1T or GMC Hummer EV truck, plus fo...
2022-2024 Honda Civic recalled for faulty power steering
The 2022-2024 Honda Civic sedan and hatchback are being recalled for a replacement power steering rack that was incorrectly assembled and could cause tire damage in certain trims, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. Honda replaced the electronic power steering...
2024 Porsche Cayenne, BMW X3 top TCC’s new car reviews
This week on The Car Connection, we tracked price increases on the latest 2024 models and reviewed the changes to some of the most popular mainstream and luxury crossover SUVs. Here's what moved us this week. 2024 new car reviews 2024 Porsche Cayenne r...
2024 Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek earn Top Safety Pick honors
The redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza hatchback and its taller cousin, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, achieved at least Top Safety Pick status for the new model year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS on Thursday noted better h...
Refreshed 2024 Audi Q8 costs only $700 less than E-Tron EV
Audi has updated both the gas and electric versions of the 2024 Audi Q8 and Q8 E-Tron, and the price difference between the two five-seat SUVs is only $700. Audi announced on Wednesday that the entry-level 2024 Audi Q8 55 gas model costs $74,895, inclu...
Mastering the Manual: How to Drive a Stick Shift
Driving a car with a manual transmission, also known as a stick shift, creates a more connected relationship between a car and its driver. It can seem difficult to grasp but it only takes an afternoon to learn the coordinated motions between hand and f...
2024 Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek earn Top Safety Pick honors
The redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza hatchback and its taller cousin, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, achieved at least Top Safety Pick status for the new model year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS on Thursday noted better h...
2024 Lexus LS costs $3,100 more, starts at $80,685
The 2024 Lexus LS full-size sedan rolls into the new year with more standard tech but a corresponding price hike of $3,100 from the 2023 Lexus flagship sedan. The updated LS costs $80,685, including a $1,350 destination fee, Lexus announced Wednesday. ...
Infiniti reboots with 2 EVs, QX65 SUV, and redesigned QX80
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...