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The Mazda3 adds a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 155 horsepower as the base engine for 2021 and a new top-shelf 2.5 Turbo model.
By Rick Popely
August 7, 2020
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has been redesigned for 2020, bringing new technology — and more mpg — to your average sedan.
By Lauren Leazenby
August 7, 2020
The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo will cost $8,400 to nearly $12,000 more than base models.
By Brian Normile
August 4, 2020
The 2021 Acura TLX’s new turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 is expected to produce 355 horsepower and 354 pounds-feet of torque.
By Brian Normile
August 4, 2020
The Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid SUV is all-new for 2021, bringing enhanced performance and efficiency to the RAV4 nameplate.
By Lauren Leazenby
August 3, 2020
Changes for the Toyota Land Cruiser, one of the automaker’s most off-road-capable — and expensive — SUVs, are minimal for 2021.
By Kelsey Mays
July 31, 2020
Nissan is expected to release a completely new version of the truck for 2021 but has done enough for 2020 to keep the Frontier fresh and competitive.
By Chris Teague
July 31, 2020
Toyota’s 4Runner SUV, one of the few remaining body-on-frame SUVs, enters 2021 with modest updates, including standard LED headlights.
By Brian Normile
July 30, 2020
It’s pricey, but the posh 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class makes a solid case to be considered the S-Class of luxury SUVs.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
For the 2021 model year, the 2021 Veloster N is gaining extra standard performance and safety features and an optional automatic transmission.
By Brian Normile
July 29, 2020