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While many Americans believe the economy is in shambles, lenders disagree. Access to auto loans improved for the third consecutive month in October. In a CNN poll released last week, 72% of Americans said the economic situation is bad. But it’s getting easier and easier for the average American to qualify for a car loan. Dealertrack Credit Availability… Source: Kelley Read More
Mercedes-Benz has recalled about 40,300 vehicles because they may lack a system to track brake wear. This recall affects some, but not all, of the following examples: Mercedes told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that its vehicles “may not be equipped with inspection gauges.” Source: Kelley Blue Book
You’ve heard it time and time again – Americans are transitioning from sedans to SUVs. That’s true, but some perspective is needed. Americans purchased 295,201 Toyota Camry sedans in 2022, while the Lexus brand sold 258,704 units. Camry alone is a bigger business than Lexus. Last year it outperformed the entire Dodge brand, almost… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Toyota sells a lot of SUVs, so it seems odd to suggest that it’s missing an SUV from its lineup. But the auto giant, which makes four of the world’s five best-selling cars, seems to think it’s missing one more. Toyota plans to unveil a new two-row midsize SUV at next week’s LA Auto Show. It will share a name Read More
The Chevrolet Blazer EV and Ford Mustang Mach-E are compact midsize electric SUVs that walk a fine line between practicality and sportiness. New for 2024, the Blazer EV borrows the aggressive styling of the Bowtie brand’s soon-to-be-discontinued Camaro Muscle car. Available in rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), the Blazer EV has an extroverted feel. Source: Kelley Blue Book
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a new five-passenger electric SUV that delivers more than 500 horsepower in its most powerful form. The Blazer EV borrows the Blazer name from Chevrolet’s gas-powered midsize SUV, but is built on the Ultium vehicle platform. This EV architecture is shared with the Cadillac Lyric, GMC Hummer EV, and others. Source: Kelley Blue Book
A good automotive engineer is like a magician. In some cases, the hand performing the flourish is there to distract from the hand performing the trick. You can’t say for sure that’s what’s going on in the 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman until you drive it. But on paper, it’s probably an aggressive style and could be a bigger… Read More
Toyota has recalled more than 550,000 Highlander and Highlander hybrid SUVs from the 2020 to 2023 model years for the most embarrassing reasons. Bumper covers and other front body panels can fall off during daily driving. It doesn’t happen suddenly. Toyota said that the “impact on lower-level companies will be minor.” Source: Kelley Blue Book
The 2023 Lexus RZ is the company’s first electric vehicle in the U.S. As an electric vehicle, it’s not particularly impressive. Our expert test driver cited “so-so range” and “so-so charging speed,” but called it “exceptional, effortlessly fast,” and said it’s not above the luxury range that Lexus buyers expect. Said to provide cocoons. Our inventory is… Source: Kelley Blue Read More
The great three-row SUV is one of the most versatile vehicles on the market. In many cases, that may be overkill, but when you need to transport a lot of people, a lot of cargo, or both, no other vehicle can do the job better than a three-row SUV. Up to 9 people. As always, when buying a used car… Read More