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    Mercedes-Benz Pops Up with a Weekender Camper

    If you’ve ever thought of converting a Mercedes-Benz Metris into a camper van, hold on. You can now get one that’s professionally done. A rooftop tent, sleeping for four, and a pop-up kitchen are all possible in the new Weekender. Important details such as price and when it will go on sale are not yet […] More

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    New 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Has a Solar Roof, Up to 54 MPG

    Michael SimariCar and Driver The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will earn an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined in its Blue trim level. The new hybrid can have a solar panel roof, which adds limited driving range and helps keep the Sonata’s 12-volt and hybrid batteries charged. New shift programming means that the six-speed automatic is smoother […] More

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    2021 Chrysler Pacifica Finally Gets an All-Wheel-Drive Model

    Chrysler announced that the new Pacifica will finally get an all-wheel-drive option for all but hybrid models. The mid-cycle refresh also includes a new front and rear fascia with standard LED lighting, FCA’s new Uconnect 5 system, and an all-new Pinnacle mode. 2021 Chrysler Pacificas will arrive in dealerships by the end of 2020, and […] More

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    Facelifted 2020 Kia Cadenza Looks More Upscale, Drops Base Trim

    Kia’s near-luxury Cadenza receives a facelift for 2020 that includes styling and equipment updates. A new grille, hood, bumpers, and dashboard design give the full-size sedan a fresh appearance inside and out. A large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system is now standard, as is a suite of driver-assistance features. While full-size near-luxury sedans like the Cadenza […] More

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    Chevy's Popular Equinox Gets RS Trim, Updated Appearance for 2021

    Chevrolet updates the Equinox, the automaker’s second-biggest seller (behind only the Silverado pickup), midway through its life cycle. The Equinox adds several driver-assistance features to more trim levels and gets a slightly more aggressive appearance plus Chevy’s popular RS trim level. The 2021 Equinox SUV will appear in dealerships starting this fall. With 346,048 sold […] More

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    2020 Ford GT Has More Power, Louder Exhaust

    Ford has tweaked the GT supercar to produce more power for the 2020 model year. It’ll make 660 horsepower compared to 647 in the 2017 through 2019 model year cars, and it’s equipped with a titanium exhaust system. Deliveries of the 2020 model will continue until Ford ends GT production in the 2022 calendar year. […] More

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    Toyota Brings Back Trail Edition for 2021 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra

    Toyota is offering a limited-production run of 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra Trail Editions. All of the trucks are based on the SR5 model and are offered in either rear- or all-wheel-drive models. 4000 4Runners, 7000 Tacomas, and 5000 Tundra Trail Editions will be produced. The Toyota 4Runner SUV’s TRD Off Road model was once called […] More

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    2021 Toyota Highlander Adds Sporty XSE Trim. No, Not Ironically.

    The Toyota Highlander is gaining an XSE model, which will come with sportier tuning for the suspension and steering, as well as an aggressive look. The trim will be available this fall on the 2021 Highlander. The Highlander XSE has the same engine as the standard model, a 3.5-liter V-6. Mainstream SUVs aren’t exactly known […] More