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Toyota’s body-on-frame, mid-size 4Runner SUV gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2020, along with Amazon Alexa, as standard features. Here’s what else changes.
By Rick Popely
September 25, 2019

For the 2020 Escape, Ford offers a few different powertrains, and we had a chance to sample them at a recent drive event. Check out our video for more.
By Kelsey Mays
September 25, 2019

The biggest change with the Toyota Prius for 2020 is that Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa are standard on all models as Toyota finally succumbs to market demand for phone compatibility. Here’s what else is different for the new model year.
By Rick Popely
September 23, 2019
The new-for-2019 Cadillac XT4 is the GM luxury brand’s latest entry in what has become a crowded market of luxury SUVs. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re shopping for one.
By Lauren Leazenby
September 23, 2019

Here’s more on how we conducted our 2019 Best Mid-Size Truck Challenge that ranked the 2019 Ford Ranger, 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 2019 Honda Ridgeline and 2019 GMC Canyon.
By Mike Hanley
September 23, 2019
Here are six things we like (and three we really, really didn’t) about the 2019 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport PHEV we drove, which is expected to be identical to the forthcoming 2020 model.
By Nick Kurczewski
September 20, 2019

We’ve learned more about the features and specs on Hyundai’s SUV-like hatchback, the 2020 Venue. Here’s what we know.
By Kelsey Mays
September 19, 2019

As part of Volkswagen’s 2020 model-year updates, the automaker announced that most of its lineup now comes standard with the Car-Net connected services system.
By Jennifer Geiger
September 18, 2019
The redesigned 2019 BMW 3 Series comes with a renewed focus on technology and luxury, but loses some of its driving character in the bargain.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

Ford redesigned its popular compact SUV, the Escape, for the 2020 model year, and Cars.com drove multiple examples at a media preview in Kentucky. Here’s our first take.

By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News