Consumers and experts alike frequently praise the Honda Accord for its reliability. So whether you’re in the market for a used or new car, this midsize sedan from a trusted brand is usually a safe bet. Still, throughout its long life — over 12 generations in fact — the line has inevitably run into some …
Understandably, trying to make a truly self-driving car is extremely difficult. As such, autonomous vehicles, as they’re properly known, aren’t really going to hit the road in the near future. However, while consumers are cooling somewhat on the concept, automakers are still plowing ahead. And recently, the 2021 Honda Legend achieved an autonomy milestone. But …
Years ago, driving a family-friendly car meant having an oversized SUV or minivan, but that isn’t the case in today’s world. In fact, there are plenty of sedans that make great options if you don’t want to split your time between a practical daily and fun weekend roadster. The 2021 BMW M3 has all of …
Mercedes-Benz is known for making some of the most impressive luxury vehicles in the industry. It sets the bar for every other brand and then exceeds the very standards it established. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S is a prime example. Though station wagons don’t get as much love as SUVs and trucks, the wagon division …
Though it’s not around anymore, the 6 Series models were some of BMW’s best modern grand tourers. But for some, BMW’s cars aren’t luxurious enough—which is where Alpina’s high-dollar builds come in. And one of those Alpina-touched-up cars is this week’s Cars and Bids bargain: a 2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. The F06-gen …
When one of your latest cars is so fast that its hubcaps come off, that’s a proper sign of performance dedication. And AMG has been doing that to Mercedes-Benz’s cars for decades, plus a brief dalliance with Mitsubishi. This legacy was kick-started by one very special sedan: the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8, aka the ‘Red …
While their maintenance isn’t necessarily expensive, not even luxury cars are immune from recalls. But, while some recalls affect large batches of cars, others are rather more limited. Such is the case with the latest Bentley recall, which affects one 2020 Flying Spur. There’s a recall out for a single 2020 Bentley Flying Spur No, …
Toyota introduced the Avalon at the Chicago International Auto Show in February 1994. And the first model rolled off the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky assembly line later that year. Nearly three decades and five generations later, the Avalon is still manufactured there. And for seemingly as many decades, Toyota’s full-size sedan has carried a reputation …
While the 2021 K5 (née Optima) may be stylish, the Kia sedan doesn’t quite have the performance to match. The GT-Line model goes some way to rectifying that, but it still missing something compared to rivals like the Honda Accord. However, Kia offers one more K5 trim above the GT-Line: the 2021 K5 GT. And …
Plenty of Volkswagen models received updated technology for 2021, including the Jetta. Higher trims received an all-new MIB3 infotainment system that’s even more user-friendly than before. Even better, they also include one important wireless feature: Apple CarPlay. Smartphone integration has become so popular that some shoppers won’t even consider a car without it. It’s mostly …
At first glance, buying a new Subaru Legacy might seem like a good idea. Unfortunately, the Subaru Legacy struggles with reliability. It’s not all that exciting to drive, either. Fortunately, there are better alternatives to the Subaru Legacy out there. If you aren’t ready to settle for this year’s model? Don’t worry. You don’t have …