If there’s one vehicle my children begged, and wished, we were taking on a road trip to the lake it’s the Mercedes-Benz GLS three-row SUV. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS has a segment-leading TCC Rating of 7.2 out of 10 for a host of reasons, ranging from its comfortable cabin to its terrific powertrain lineup. Dads like me appreciate it...

Consumers looking for a three-row crossover SUV for the family will struggle to top the 2024 Kia EV9. The EV9 electric SUV took top honors this year and was named The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2024 and Best Family Car To Buy 2024. Months later, I have no regrets about the way we voted. This thing is aces. With impressive efficiency, a...

Genesis may be following BMW's lead in rear-drive sport-sedan performance, but it's taking its own path on value. Yes, the 2024 G70 may have a lower TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10 than the BMW 3-Series’ 7.2 out of 10 rating. It’s thirsty, the trunk is tiny, and Genesis still lacks the brand cachet of BMW or Mercedes-Benz, for people that...

Happy Mother's Day! We won't bother with a nonsensical Best Cars for Mom list, but we wish that your flowers are in bloom, your brunches are mimosaed, and your loved ones are loved. This week we hunkered down and dug deep on a few of the most popular new cars sold, and looked into why Hyundai and Kia sedans were the most stolen cars of 2023...

For the first time in a long time, Kia and Hyundai sedans outpaced full-size trucks as the most stolen vehicles in America, according to an annual report released Thursday by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima took the top three spots for the most stolen vehicles in 2023. The Chevy...

Car shoppers looking for a cost-conscious small crossover SUV with all-wheel drive shouldn’t sleep on the latest Chevy Trailblazer. Checking in after a light design nip and technology tuck for 2024 with a TCC Rating of 5.8 out of 10, the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer wins with a spunky turbo-3, surprisingly roomy interior, and great tech for...