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What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Kia EV9? What does it compare to? The 2024 Kia EV9 is a three-row electric crossover SUV that launches Kia into the luxury stratosphere. For now, the only true rivals come in the form of legacy luxury such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Audi E-Tron as well as the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S. Is the 2024 Kia EV9...

Nissan finds itself at a crossroads. Like many other automakers, the Japanese brand has revised its lineup for the electric era, by leaning into popular crossover SUVs and moving away from vehicles that tax the brand's compliance with increasingly stringent vehicle emissions standards. The 2024 model year will mark the last year of the Nissan...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Genesis GV60? What does it compare to? Now in its second year, the Genesis GV60 continues to shine. It’s built on an electric crossover platform it shares with the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, and other rivals include Tesla’s Model Y and Volvo’s C40 and XC40. Is the 2024 Genesis GV60 a good car?...

The acronym VIN stands for vehicle identification number, a unique 17-digit alpha and numeric string of characters for each and every vehicle manufactured or imported since the 1981 model year. The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that every automaker stamp a VIN on every car off the assembly line or imported into the U.S. to track...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Genesis GV70? What does it compare to? The Genesis GV70 is an excellent example of the brand’s best attributes of comfort, performance, and value-oriented features. However, the small luxury crossover has some tough competition, including the BMW X3, Lincoln Nautilus, and Acura RDX. Is the 2024 Genesis GV70 a...

Genesis is recalling 19,272 newer vehicles for a fuel pump failure that can result in a loss of engine power, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The low pressure fuel pump may have an impeller that could deform over time and affect the fuel pump housing. That could lead to the fuel pump shutting down, which would then restrict gas flowing to the engine...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica? What does it compare to? The 2024 Pacifica is a three-row minivan with an optional hybrid system and all-wheel drive, though not together. Shop it against the Toyota Sienna and Kia Carnival. Is the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica a good car? The Pacifica is a solid choice among minivans thanks to its...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Nissan Z? What does it compare to? The 2024 Nissan Z two-seat sports coupe transforms commutes into something fun, and makes a good getaway car, for a weekend or an hour. A direct rival is the Toyota GR Supra, and the BMW M2 squares off against the Z Nismo, but other sports coupes include the Ford Mustang and the...

This week we checked out the model year changes for midsize pickup trucks, revisited some favorites, including the Volkswagen GTI, and reported on why the rear seats of minivans aren't as safe as they could be, according to the IIHS. Here's what moved us. 2024 GMC Canyon review The 2024 GMC Canyon is an appealing midsize pickup, though its crash...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Volkswagen GTI? What does it compare to? The GTI and Golf R are sporty versions of VW’s small hatchback. Compare them to the Subaru WRX, Hyundai Elantra N, and Hyundai Kona N. Is the 2024 Volkswagen GTI a good car? These polished performers are a gas to drive, and they’re plenty practical. We rate them...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Nissan Frontier? What does it compare to? The 2024 Frontier is a midsize pickup available in extended- and crew-cab configurations, with a choice between 5- and 6-foot beds. Shop it against the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, and Toyota Tacoma. Is the 2024 Nissan Frontier a good truck? A good choice overall, the...

Genesis continues to make inroads into the luxury segment. It's sold more than one million vehicles globally since its inception in 2015, and in the U.S. its sales volume is up 21.7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the first half of 2022. Genesis has sold as many cars in the U.S. as Jaguar Land Rover, and trailed Lincoln by about 8,000 units...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Genesis GV80? What does it compare to? With elegant accommodations for up to seven passengers, the 2024 Genesis GV80 provides a compelling alternative to big luxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90, BMW X5, and Mercedes GLE. Is the 2024 Genesis GV80 a good SUV? Yes, it’s a great choice. The 2024 Genesis GV80 is...

Minivans fail to adequately protect rear-seat passengers, based on a new crash-test study performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released Tuesday. The test simulates a head-on collision of two vehicles of similar weight traveling just below 40 mph, and measures the impact on a dummy seated behind the driver that replicates a small...

The new 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV elbows the small Japanese brand onto the luxury table. It might be a privilege to sit alongside rivals ranging from the Volvo XC90 and Lincoln Aviator to the more expensive BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, but such company also shows how far Mazda has to go to prove itself with its new flagship, let alone...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Nissan Titan? What does it compare to? Nissan’s 2024 Titan is a full-size truck that competes with pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, and Ram 1500. Is the 2024 Nissan Titan a good truck? Among full-size pickups, it’s not our favorite, but we do like its powerful...

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 GMC Canyon? What does it compare to? The 2024 Canyon is a midsize pickup. Shop it against the closely related Chevrolet Colorado, plus the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier. Is the 2024 GMC Canyon a good truck? It’s one of the top midsize pickups out there, even if it’s a decidedly costly...

What kind of car is the 2024 Audi Q3? What does it compare to? The Audi Q3 is the entry point to the brand’s crossover SUV lineup, with potent turbo-4 engines and room for five passengers. Competitors include the BMW X1, Volvo XC40, and Mercedes GLA-Class. Is the 2024 Audi Q3 a good car? Generally, yes, except its fuel economy is a point of...

The Detroit auto show kicked off with a few new vehicle debuts, including first looks at the redesigned 2024 GMC Acadia three-row crossover, as well as a refresh of the 2024 Ford F-150. We also got some seat time in the promising 2024 Kia EV9 electric three-row crossovers. Here's a look at what moved us this week. 2024 Ford F-150 preview The 2024...

The 2024 Infiniti QX60 rolls into the new model year with no changes except for a $450 price increase, Infiniti announced last week. Amid a reimagining of Nissan's flagging luxury brand, the QX60 three-row crossover SUV carries Infiniti forward as its runaway bestseller, more than doubling the sales of its second most popular model, the QX80...