Richard Read
New Orleans
Fundraiser by day, writer by night. Turn-ons: Gays, Dr. Who, casual vegans. Turn-offs: fax machines, naps, the word 'couch'.
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Auto News: Breaking Car News and First Drive Reports
Report: Mitsubishi Mirage to be discontinued in 2025 08/17/2023 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage drops manual, raises price to $17,290 08/31/2022 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. 2017 Toyota Yaris: Compare Cars 11/21/2016 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalled For Corrosion & Potential Airbag Problem 12/21/2015 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: Quick Drive Of A Not-So-Quick Car 04/23/2014
Alfa Romeo News : Breaking News, Photos, & Videos - The Car Connection
What's New for 2022: Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo may just be getting started. Not long after the Italian performance brand returned to the U.S. in 2014, it seemed like its revival would be short-lived.
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2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV price increases $1,735, Rock Creek crests $44,000 The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder three-row SUV costs $36,295, including a $1,295 destination fee, Nissan announced Monday. Nothing is new for the carryover model except for a Rock Creek off-road edition and inflationary price hikes. The new price represents a $1,735 increase over the redesigned 2022...Read More» First drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness rings the mountains We almost forgot about weekends, right?
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Kia Telluride: Best Family Car To Buy 2022 For the second year in a row the Kia Telluride wins our Best Family Car To Buy award. The three-row crossover SUV built in the state of Georgia continues to surprise and delight after being named The Car Connection's Best Car To Buy 2020 in its inaugural year. Once again, the Kia Telluride earned a...Read More» 01/03/2022 Joel Feder What kind of car is best for families? Our poll results Some of you remember the 1970s.
Mazda CX-9 News : Breaking News, Photos, & Videos - The Car Connection
2023 Mazda CX-9 price bumped nearly $1,000, starts at $40,025 The 2023 Mazda CX-9 three-row SUV comes with a higher cost of entry, Mazda disclosed Tuesday. The base Sport trim has been retired, and the new base Touring costs nearly $1,000 more than last year's Touring model.
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GM recalls 140,000 Chevy Bolt EVs for a different fire issue A little more than a year after GM recalled every Chevrolet Bolt EV ever made for an increased battery fire risk, the maligned electric hatchback needs to go back to the shop for a seat belt problem that can trigger a fire. The recall, confirmed by GM Tuesday, covers 140,000 Bolt EV hatchbacks...Read More» 12/20/2022 Robert Duffer comment now! What is the most affordable electric car?
Subaru WRX News : Breaking News, Photos, & Videos - The Car Connection
Test drive: 2022 Subaru WRX matures into a righteous punk The last time I drove the Subaru WRX, in 2017, I complained that it was too loud and I was too old. Something has changed. And it’s not me getting younger.
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2022 Jeep Compass redesign counters Ford Bronco Sport for $26,490 Jeep isn't about to let the Ford Bronco Sport step on its turf without fighting back. Jeep unveiled the redesigned 2022 Compass at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday ahead of arrival in U.S. dealers this fall for $26,490 (including destination).
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Review update: 2021 Nissan Armada attacks big SUVs with small upgrades The Nissan Armada has always had a gem of a V-8 engine and a big tow rating, but its technology has been stuck a decade behind for years. The Armada’s glaring issue has been fixed for 2021.
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2022 Lexus LX: Same starting price gives way to $128,000 top price The redesigned 2022 Lexus LX three-row SUV rides on a new platform, uses a new twin-turbo engine, and upgrades to the latest tech and safety systems, yet it costs the same as the outgoing model at $88,245, including a $1,345 destination charge.
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Most affordable car: 2023 Nissan Versa starts at $16,825 The 2023 Nissan Versa is the most affordable new car on the market, based on pricing announced by Nissan this week. The 2023 Versa S small car costs $16,825, including a $1,095 destination fee.
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Asian automakers dominate Consumer Reports' most reliable cars list Lexus, Mazda, and Toyota once again took the top spots for the most reliable car brands, according to Consumer Reports’ annual study released on Thursday. The Lexus IS compact sedan ranked highest on the list, followed by the Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster. Mazda and Toyota tied for second place...Read More» Reliability Survey: Hondas Have Fewer Issues, Mazdas Cost Less To Fix Your car was running just fine yesterday.
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2022 Toyota Tundra achieves best IIHS safety rating among pickups There's a new king in the pickup universe and it has nothing to do with big towing numbers or horsepower. On Wednesday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the 2022 Toyota Tundra crew cab earned a Top Safety Pick+ award.
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2017 Dodge Challenger recalled to fix transmission glitch Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling the 2017 Dodge Challenger to address a problem with the car's transmission. A software glitch could allow owners to think their vehicle is in park when in fact, it's not. This isn't the first issue that FCA has had with shifters in recent years.
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 shorts on cylinders, goes long on satisfaction Turbo-4 engines have taken over for beefy V-6 and inline-6 engines around the car world. The more surprising ones slot into big trucks and SUVs, from this year's Chevy Blazer to the Silverado (!) to the Mercedes SUV that started it all, the 2020 GLE-Class.
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Ford Mustang: Best Convertible To Buy 2022 The Ford Mustang continues to evolve, from a V-8 muscle car to an electric superstar in the Mustang Mach-E, which won The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2021 award.
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Nissan Pathfinder recalled for hood that can fly open Nissan is recalling the 2013-2016 Pathfinder SUV for a faulty latch that can cause the hood to fly open, the NHTSA disclosed Wednesday. The recall encompasses 322,671 Pathfinders. The lever on the secondary hood latch can bind and be left in the open position due to contamination and corrosion.
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1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles recalled for alternator failure, sudden airbag deployment This morning, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published two recalls from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
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Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon XL: Compare SUVs The Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL are pure America. These full-size three-row SUV provide plenty of everything, including space, power, equipment, and options. The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2023 GMC Yukon are cousins that share their underpinnings, powertrains, features and most options. The...Read More»
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2022 Toyota Tundra recalled for crossed wires Toyota announced on Wednesday the recall of 31,400 new Tundra pickup trucks because the backup camera can project a forward-facing image when the trucks are put in reverse.
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2023 Toyota Sequoia vs 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: Compare SUVs The full-size SUV accomplishes a singular feat unmatched by any other automotive segment. It can transport a hockey team’s starting line and their gear in relative comfort, as long as you’re wearing nose plugs.
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Average gas price in US drops to $1.99: AAA The national average for a gallon of gasoline dropped to $1.99, AAA announced Tuesday. It's the first time in four years that average prices for gas fell below $2 due to two global problems. The global coronavirus pandemic has suppressed oil demand and a crude oil price war between Saudi Arabia and...Read More» What will the auto industry look like under Trump?
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2023 BMW X1: Standard AWD offsets small price increase of small crossover BMW redesigned its smallest crossover to make it bigger, flashier, and at least $3,200 more expensive than its predecessor. The 2023 BMW X1 costs $39,595, including a $995 destination fee, the luxury automaker announced this week. The outgoing 2022 BMW X1 sDrive28i cost $36,395, but that was for a...Read More» 06/03/2022 Robert Duffer comment now! 2020 BMW X1 vs.
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander shines with Top Safety Pick+ honor The redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover SUV earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS, the non-profit safety agency announced Tuesday.
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2022 BMW X3, X4 small SUVs updated with more tech, more torque, modest price increases The 2022 BMW X3 compact crossover and related X4 compact crossover coupe wear a fresh interior with updated technology and a mild-hybrid powertrain that modestly boosts torque on inline-6 variants, BMW announced Tuesday. Of course, these enhancements come with a price increase that ranges from $200...Read More» 2017 BMW X3 vs.
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2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Trax, 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark recalled for software glitch General Motors has announced a recall of nearly 318,000 Sonic, Spark, and Trax vehicles from the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those cars may have a software glitch that could make them more susceptible to theft.
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Review update: 2022 Lexus NX 350 burnishes brand with great tech Reputations are a hard thing to build and an even harder thing to shake. When the Lexus NX arrived in 2014, the compact crossover was intended to bring some youthful swagger to a brand favored by a quieter, comfier, stay-off-my-lawn kinda owner.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Best Coupe To Buy 2021 The Car Connection's Best Coupe To Buy 2021 can also be had as a sedan or convertible, but for our money, the 2021 Mercedes C-Class ranks the highest as a coupe and still falls under our $50,000 price cap to qualify for the award. Barely.
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2021-2022 Chevy Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX earn Top Safety Pick awards A pair of GM's small crossovers earned top marks for safety, the IIHS announced Tuesday.
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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD gets 6-way tailgate The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500HD pickup trucks now offer heavy duty options when it comes to loading the bed. GM brings its Multi-Flex Tailgate first offered on the GMC Sierra AT4 and made available on the Silverado 1500 last year to its heavy duty lineup, Chevy announced Monday.
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Nissan recalls more than 800,000 Sentra sedans for brake light failure Nissan is recalling the 2016-2019 Sentra compact sedan for a brake light failure, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. The brake lights might not come on when the driver presses the brake pedal, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo XC60 News : Breaking News, Photos, & Videos - The Car Connection
Volvo XC60 SUV recalled for loose wipers Volvo is recalling the 2018-2020 XC60 mid-size crossover SUV for improperly tightened nuts on the windshield wipers, the automaker announced last week. There wasn't enough torque applied to the nut on the wiper arms at the factory, which caused "poor fixation," Volvo said. The wiper arm could...Read More» 2018 Volvo XC60 vs 2018 Volvo XC90: Compare Cars Volvo’s compact and mid-size crossover SUVs are like nesting dolls.
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Audi expands recall to cover all 2015-2020 A3 sedans and cabriolets The unknown cause of an error with the passenger detection system prompted Audi to recall all A3 models built for the 2015-2020 model years, according to an announcement from parent company Volkswagen Group of America earlier this month. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) can...Read More» 2017 Acura ILX vs.
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Lexus cuts price on refreshed 2021 LS F Sport sedan The 2021 Lexus LS flagship sedan gets a new touchscreen, a more refined interior, an updated suspension and engine enhancements, and a higher starting price for the mid-cycle refresh, Lexus announced Wednesday. The price of the F Sport gets cut, however. The 2021 Lexus LS500 starts at $77,025...Read More» Review update: 2020 Lexus LS makes for the ideal road tripper My kids might be spoiled.
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Refreshed 2022 Buick Enclave to launch later this year The refreshed 2022 Buick Enclave three-row crossover SUV will debut later this year, Buick announced during a brand overview on Thursday. GM's premium automaker was mum on details about its largest vehicle, but in twin teaser images the family hauler sports revised front and rear ends with a new...Read More» 2018 Buick Enclave vs.
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Seattle, Boston, Washington, D.C. Ranked Safest Cities For Pedestrians As anyone who's watched The Walking Dead can tell you, it's hard out there for a walker.
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Audi Q5 recalled over brake failure risk Some 2018-2019 Audi Q5 crossover SUVs will be recalled for potential brake failure according to government filings made public Tuesday by the NHTSA. The Q5 crossover's brake master cylinder may have been cast too short, which could lead to hydraulic brake failure.
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2021 Chevrolet Colorado mid-size truck updated with a new trim, new packages, and a heavy-duty look The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup truck comes with a new Custom Special Edition, a beefed-up ZR2, the return of the ZR2 Bison, and the return of the 2.8-liter turbodiesel inline-4.
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2009 Nissan Murano recalled for ABS quirk The 2009 Nissan Murano has been recalled due to a fault with its braking system that could lead to an unusually long pedal travel.
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Saab Deal Off, Porsche's New HQ: Car News for May 12, 2011 Sweet, then sour: Saab's financing deal with China's Hawtai has collapsed, which means chances of seeing this Phoenix concept or Hawtai's fabulous $10k Cayenne knock-off are a little less likely today. Awkward! [MotorAuthority] So, can Saab survive the latest peril in its Pauline-like saga?
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade Platinum: Compare SUVs The Cadillac Escalade has always had the finest features in the GM family of full-size SUVs, but its success was built in part on the back of the workingman’s Tahoe. The gap between the basic and the bougie narrowed this year when GM introduced the tony new High Country trim on the redesigned...Read More» 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vs.
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Review update: 2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport hits the mark, misses the cut I enjoyed my week in the 2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport. The streets were clear of winter, except for the chalk dust residue of road salt, the sun emerged from hibernation, and a 400-hp twin-turbo V-6 provided enough spring zing to forget the long winter’s march of dull crossovers.
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2021 Mini Cooper 1499 GT and Mini Countryman Oxford headline even more special editions Mini may have more special and limited editions than movie cameos. For 2021, there will be two more, bringing its total of specials to nearly the same number of years since Mini launched in 1959. The 2021 Mini Cooper 1499 GT celebrates the brand's potent past, while the 2021 Mini Countryman Oxford...Read More» What's New for 2021: Mini Mini continues to charm for the 2021 model year.
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The 10 Most Expensive (And Least Expensive) New Cars To Insure You've finally done it: you've researched, you've asked around, you've test driven, and at long last, you've chosen your next car. It's a great feeling, isn't it? But that moment of exhilaration could be brief if you haven't inquired about insurance, because as the folks at Insure.com will tell...Read More» Video: Drifting Down Wisteria Lane In A Remote-Controlled Nissan Sentra SE-R Drifting is serious business.
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2021 Audi Q3 SUV gets new trim, costs $35,095 The 2021 Audi Q3 compact crossover SUV comes with a new entry-level trim, a lower starting price, and a less potent engine than the 2020 version, Audi announced this week. The new Q3 40 slides in under the Q3 45 and shaves $700 off of last year's starting price to cost $35,095, including $1,095...Read More»
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First drive: 2020 Audi Q7 goes long on tech, short on space and fuel economy The mid-cycle refresh of the 2020 Audi Q7 crossover SUV brings a mix of contradictory developments. One of the better infotainment systems gets better, but the new turbocharged V-6 contributes to lower fuel economy than the outgoing supercharged V-6.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz E350 boasts more powerful engine The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class adds power and features to the renamed entry-level 2020 E350 sedan. Last year's E300 is renamed E350 thanks to a new 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine that puts out 255 horsepower, a boost of 14 hp compared to 2019. Torque stands at 237 pound-feet.
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Ford issues 3 recalls: Over 500,000 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX crossovers affected The 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX crossover SUVs will be recalled for a brake hose leak that could increase the risk of a crash, Ford announced Wednesday. The front brake hose could rupture in affected vehicles, causing a brake fluid leak.
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2021 Lexus IS revealed: New look for luxury sedan, but a lot hasn't changed The 2021 Lexus IS luxury compact sedan will begin a new decade sporting much of the same hardware as it had in the last decade. The small four-door car that was unveiled Monday sports a new body and new look, but under the hood is most of the same hardware found in 2020 versions.
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2021 Dodge Durango SUV updated inside and out The big news roaring through the 2021 Dodge Durango lineup is the addition of a Hellcat model.
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