The Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan is bigger yet lighter for 2016, with fresh styling, a new turbo-charged engine and more technology and safety features. With 153 horsepower, the Cruze is more powerful than its predecessor and tops the 140 horsepower of one of its biggest competitors, the Toyota Corolla. The Cruze also has 177 foot-pounds […]
2016 Ford Edge Lauded for Reliability, Powerful Engines
For 2016, Ford stocks its Edge SUV with more technology, including an adaptive steering feature and park assist that can handle even perpendicular spaces. The five-passenger Edge also gets a Sync 3 touchscreen infotainment system that’s easier to use, responds faster than its predecessor and has two slick, customizable dashboard displays. The Edge’s dimensions and […]
Mazda Gives CX-9 New Look & Engine, Helping It Stand Out
Mazda gave the CX-9 bolder styling, a new engine and superb handling for 2016, making it a seven-passenger SUV that separates itself from the crowd. The gas-hungry V-6 of the previous CX-9 is gone. The new turbocharged four-cylinder engine helps account for the exemplary fuel economy ratings that the federal government pegs as high as […]
Nissan Adds Features to Sentra for 2016 Without Upping Price
Nissan has given the Sentra richer styling and several new features for 2016 while keeping the price of the fuel-efficient and popular compact sedan nearly the same. The federal government rates the 2016 Sentra between 27 mpg and 30 mpg in city driving and up to 40 mpg on highways, depending on the model. These […]
Escalade Adds Communications & Safety Features for 2016
Cadillac has added new communications and safety equipment to the outsized Escalade for 2016, making it the first version to integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing drivers easy access to their cellphone contacts, music and apps. The new Escalade also makes more use of its vibrating safety-alert driver’s seat. Now, via a new lane […]
Buick Introduces 1st Convertible in U.S. in 25 Years
Buick’s first convertible for the U.S. market in 25 years is a stylish, comfortable, soft-top cruiser that’s reasonably priced, seats up to four people and has an expandable trunk. The starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for the Buick Cascada is just $33,990 — a base price that includes a 200-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder […]
Lincoln Adds Power & Luxury to 2016 MKX Midsize SUV
Lincoln has rolled out a more luxurious and powerful MKX for 2016, giving the midsize SUV features such as massaging front seats that rival any luxury vehicle’s and an optional EcoBoost turbo V-6 engine that generates 335 horsepower. The turbo engine produces 32 more horsepower than the base MKX non-turbo V-6 and 40 more than […]
2016 Infiniti QX50 Adds Legroom & Features, Cuts Price
Infiniti has added more legroom, standard equipment and technological features to its QX50 compact luxury SUV this year, all while lowering its starting retail price by $550. The redesigned five-door QX50 also looks better, proportionally, because it is 4.5 inches longer, allowing it to give back-seat passengers more legroom. Nothing has changed under the hood, […]
Safety, Technology Upgraded in 2016 Ford Focus Hatchback
Ford’s jack-of-all-trades Focus hatchback has been upgraded for 2016 with a racy RS model, new safety features and a more responsive voice-recognition system for making phone calls and sending texts. The 2016 Focus RS is the top model now and has all-wheel drive and a turbocharged, 350-horsepower, EcoBoost, four-cylinder engine churning out a whopping 227 […]
2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring Adds New Turbo Engine
The hot-selling Buick Encore has a new, peppier model for 2016 that makes the affordably priced, easy to maneuver and surprisingly refined SUV even more appealing. The new 153-horsepower 2016 Encore Sport Touring joins all Encore models in providing the first two scheduled maintenance visits to the dealership for free during the first two years/24,000 […]