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2020 Dodge Durango SRT is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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The Dodge Durango Only Has 1 Real Advantage Over the Chevy Traverse

Families looking for a midsize SUV might be considering both the 2020 Dodge Durango and the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. However, Kelley Blue Book points out that they occupy “two different ends of the SUV spectrum.” Here’s a look at how the two SUVs stack up against each other and the one way the Dodge Durango …
by Ed Reeves
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A white 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e on a snowy mountain
Crossovers

SUVs That Have the Worst Resale Value in 2020

There are several SUVs you can buy that hold their value incredibly well. Even the Honda CR-V, the lowest SUV on the list, retains about 55% of its value after five years. The best? That would be the four-door Jeep Wrangler, which somewhat surprisingly holds its value even better than the two-door Wrangler. It’ll only …
by Collin Woodard
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2021 Kia Seltos SX is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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The 2021 Kia Seltos Is Up for a Huge Award

With so many accolades and automotive award lists featuring different models as the best, it can make it harder for consumers to decide what to buy. But there’s one annual award that should make your list of resources to consider. It’s a major victory for any vehicle to even make the roster. It’s an even bigger win …
by Desiree Homer
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2020 Cadillac XT6 is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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The 2021 Cadillac XT6 Is Making a Leap With Smartphone Integration

Sharing many of its components with the GMC Acadia, the Cadillac XT6 debuted in 2020. With its upscale style and a long list of features, the XT6 is an impressive new luxury crossover. In 2021, it gets even better. What new additions did the XT6 get in 2021? What critical tech feature did the 2021 …
by Tina Pavlik
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A blue 2021 Nissan Rogue parked on the track.
Trucks & SUVs

Avoid the 2021 Nissan Rogue, its Overpriced

Before buying the 2021 Nissan Rogue, make sure it has enough features to justify the price. The Nissan Rogue is more expensive than popular rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, so it could be overpriced.  Is the 2021 Nissan Rogue worth buying?  Yes, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is an excellent SUV to …
by Allison Barfield
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The 2020 Mazda CX-5 on display in the middle of a road
Crossovers

Why Doesn’t Mazda Offer a Hybrid CX-5?

Since Tesla came out with electric cars, many automakers are making the jump to go green. Whether it’s a fully electric model or a hybrid engine that gives drivers the best of both worlds, everyone is trying to ditch gasoline-powered vehicles in the name of fewer emissions. Well, everyone except Mazda, it seems. The Japanese automaker has made …
by Savannah Keaton
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Honda CR-V Hybrid compact crossover SUV on display at Brussels Expo
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The Honda CR-V Convertible Died Before It Ever Got a Chance to Live

The Honda CR-V, one of the most popular cars in the United States, continues to charm critics and its owners. While Honda continues to sell many new CR-V units each year, there was one model that was surprisingly unsuccessful. According to MotorTrend, Honda created a CR-V convertible concept car in the late ’90s. The Honda …
by Addison White
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New 2021 Ford EcoSport Active: You Weren’t Supposed To See These

The EcoSport is Ford’s answer to killing off the Fiesta sedan and hatchback. Though not actually meant for off-road excursions the 2021 EcoSport Active is a derivative meant to appeal to former Fiesta owners. The Active is front-wheel-drive so that is one of its limitations to exploring off-road. These are leaked EcoSport Active images and …
by Thom Taylor
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Hyundai Motor India Ltd. launched India’s first-ever fully connected SUV, Hyundai Venue
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What Stopped the 2021 Hyundai Venue From Being the SUV of the Year?

The 2021 Hyundai Venue promises some great features and offers plenty for potential sport utility vehicle owners. So much so that the Venue became a contender for MotorTrend’s SUV of the year award.  However, it didn’t make it to the finalist round. What happened that prevented the Venue SUV from taking its offering to the …
by Wendy Johnson
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A red 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at sunset with its lights on
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Has 1 Annoying Feature

Uh oh, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has one annoying feature that could make it irritating to drive. You usually don’t hear about a Toyota being irritating, but as the RAV4 joins the impressive Toyota lineup of hybrid vehicles, it got an annoying change.  Driving the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is irritating  So, while reading …
by Allison Barfield
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2020 Mazda CX-30 is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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The 2020 Mazda CX-30 Has an Underwhelming, 2.5-Liter Problem

Mazda, like most things in the world, is going through changes. The once maker of simple and affordable cars has decided to make the change to fancier, more expensive cars. With its sights set on Lexus and Acura, Mazda has found itself a little stuck between the two worlds. The Mazda CX-30, in particular, can’t …
by Peter Corn
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Red 2020 Kia Sportage driving on a road
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The Kia Sportage Is Among the Most Reliable Compact SUVs of 2020

Finding a reliable SUV can be a chore, but sites like Consumer Reports make your search much easier. Of all the smaller sport utility vehicles they reviewed, five of them stood out as having the highest scores. The Kia Sportage was one of them.  Let’s look at what Consumer Reports reviewers thought was good and bad about the Kia Sportage and how well …
by Wendy Johnson
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Passenger front quarter view of a burgundy and gray 2005 Hyundai Tucson sitting in the grass.
Crossovers

2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – Turning the Wrench Myself

I’m trying not to convince myself that this 2005 Hyundai Tucson is not in the process of becoming a money pit. If it were an American brand, the parts are easier to source and in many cases less expensive. But, it is my Tucson. And, I’m a little emotionally attached, which I never thought would …
by HJ Pizarro
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2021 Honda Passport driving in the desert
Midsize

Why Isn’t the 2021 Honda Passport Making any Major Changes?

When it comes to SUVs, it’s hard to find one as competent, roomy, and equipped as the Honda Passport. With lots of standard safety features, plenty of room for cargo and passengers, and a pretty potent V6 engine powering it, the 2021 Honda Passport is a top-rated midsize SUV according to Car and Driver. It’s also …
by Tina Pavlik
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