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Coolest new cars for 2020..... 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray A mid-engine Chevy Corvette has been rumored for decades and it’s a reality for 2020. Carrying the famed Stingray moniker, it’s the most aggressively styled ‘Vette yet, with a wild exotic-car appearance. It comes with removable roof panels that can be stored in the forward-situated trunk. A 6.2-liter V8 engine sits behind the driver and resides beneath a clear panel. It pumps 490 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torq...ue to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The cockpit is driver-focused and features a pair of electronic displays and no fewer than a dozen selectable driving modes. A revised suspension promises added handling abilities, and it can be upgraded with an adjustable unit that lets the driver dial in stiffness and ride height, or General Motors’ Magnetic Ride Control auto-adjusting system. Amazingly, it starts at under $60,000. See more

Coolest New Cars for 2020 contd... 2020 Tesla Roadster Barring any production delays, the full-electric Tesla Roadster is expected to return for model year 2020 and hit the ground running. It features a decidedly modernistic curvy profile and promises rocket-like performance. A lightweight glass roof panel stores in the car’s trunk. Tesla claims it will be the fastest car on the planet, and one that can seat four at that. It’s said to make the leap to 60 mph in a sudden 1.9 seconds, with a highly illegal top speed of 250 mph. It’s operating range is claimed to be as much as 620 miles on a charge. The Roadster starts at $200,000, with prospective owners asked to put up a $50,000 reservation to be among the first to own one.

Coolest New cars for 2020 cont.. Mini Cooper SE Mini is launching a new full-electric Cooper SE coupe for 2020 that combines the brand’s famed go-kart-like handling with zero-emissions operation. It promises lively acceleration with its electric motor producing 181 horsepower with 199 pound-feet of torque. Expect a 0-60 mph time at 7.3 seconds. The Cooper SE features four driving modes and two regenerative braking selections, with the ability to engage one-pedal driving. Its official U.S.-spec operating range has not yet been established, but it’s rated to run for 146-167 miles on the European test cycle; its stated range will likely be less when the EPA evaluates it here.

Coolest new cars for 2020 continued A new name in the auto business, a Canadian company called Electra Meccanica says it will begin selling a new three-wheel single-passenger EV called Solo by year’s end. It looks a bit odd with its abbreviated styling, but will start at just $16,250. It boasts a 100-mile range, a top speed of 82 mph, and its 17.3 kWh battery pack can fully charge on a 220-volt circuit in three hours. Standard items include an LED instrument cluster, Bluetooth audio system, and a heated seat.

Coolest New Cars For 202- Aston Martin Rapid E The famed British exotic sports-car maker Aston Martin is building a full-electric version of the gorgeous and capable Rapide coupe. It comes wrapped in aluminum and carbon fiber body panels, and packs dual rear-mounted motors that generate over 600 horsepower with 700 pound-feet of torque. That should enable a 0-60 mph time under four seconds; top speed is 155 mph. It’s expected to run for over 200 miles on a charge. Production will be limited to 155 units and it should cost around $260,000.

Coolest New Cars For 2020 Polestar 1 A new line of performance-minded electrified models from Volvo debuts for 2020 under the Polestar sub-brand that will offer its cars on a subscription basis online. Built in China, the first model to hit the streets is the Polestar 1. It’s a sleekly cast sporty plug-in hybrid coupe with two electric motors and a 2.0-liter turbo- and supercharged gasoline engine driving the front wheels. They generate a combined 591 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, with an estimate electric-only range of around 93 miles.Starting at $155,000.

2020 Chevrolet Impala: Best Large Car for the Money A big, comfortable car does not have to break the bank, and the 2020 Chevrolet Impala proves this with its competitive starting price. The Impala comes standard with a strong V6 engine that churns out 305 horsepower. This large car also provides a serene driving experience, with an agreeable ride and controlled handling. Inside our Best Large Car for the Money, you’ll find two spacious rows of seating and infotainment features that are easy to use. These include a standard Wi-Fi hot spot, remote start, proximity keyless entry, and a sizable 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for the Money Finding a feature-packed hybrid SUV might seem like a costly undertaking, but the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid proves that you can get great performance, plenty of utility, and a bevy of technology features for a competitive price. A responsive powertrain resides under the RAV4 Hybrid’s hood, and it helps this compact hybrid SUV deliver an EPA-estimated 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. Inside, the RA...V4 Hybrid treats its passengers to roomy accommodations, while a large cargo hold provides ample space for all of their belongings. Toyota offers up to five USB ports and two household power outlets to help you stay connected, and there are high-tech options like wireless smartphone charging and a 360-degree surround-view camera system. Standard features in the Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for the Money include the Toyota Safety Sense suite of active safety features, as well as a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay compatibility, and an integrated Wi-Fi hot spot. See more

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe: Best 2-Row SUV for the Money Combine a low starting price with a comprehensive list of standard features, and it’s easy to see why the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a strong value. It also provides a comfortable ride and good fuel economy, which makes the Santa Fe an agreeable companion on the open road. Our Best 2-Row SUV for the Money is chock-full of standard safety tech, including adaptive cruise control, driver drowsiness monitoring, and forward collision warning with pedestrian detection. The Santa Fe also comes with an easy-to-use infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 7-inch touch screen. With so many features per dollar and the lowest ownership costs in its class, the Santa Fe easily brought its fourth Best Cars for the Money award home for Hyundai.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: Best Hybrid and Electric Car for the Money The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid’s value-per-dollar ratio becomes apparent as soon as you look at the window sticker: With a $23,100 starting price, the Corolla Hybrid is one of the least expensive hybrid cars on the market. Our Best Hybrid and Electric Car for the Money also provides a low total cost of ownership and exceptional fuel economy, with an EPA-estimated 53 mpg in the city and 52 mpg on the highwa...y. Corolla Hybrid buyers get the assurance of an exceptional reliability rating, and the list of standard equipment is truly impressive for the price. Automatic climate control and an 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay make the cabin a comfortable and connected place for your daily commute. There’s a robust list of standard driver assistance features, too, including adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning with steering assist.

The new Kia Sedona is today's feature for 2020's best cars for the money. 2020 Kia Sedona: Best Minivan for the Money A lengthy powertrain warranty means that Kia Sedona buyers won’t worry about expensive repairs until they’re past the 100,000-mile mark, and this minivan also stands out with one of the lowest base prices in its segment. The Sedona also provides a lower total cost of ownership than other minivans, and its comfortable ride and user-friendly tech features will k...eep everyone entertained when it’s time for a family vacation or weekend ski trip. The Sedona's great combination of quality and value helped it earn our 2020 Best Minivan for the Money award. The base Sedona’s standard features include proximity keyless entry and the UVO infotainment system, which provides smartphone mirroring technology through a 7-inch touch screen. The EX trim level provides a number of premium features, and it still carries a lower price tag than the base Chrysler Pacifica. With the EX model, you’ll gain the comfort and convenience of power sliding doors, leather upholstery, heated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, blind spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors.

2020 Best cars for the money continued. 2020 Honda CR-V: Best Compact SUV for the Money There’s no doubt that Honda’s compact SUV provides a strong value: The CR-V has won seven Best Compact SUV for the Money awards, and 2020 marks its fourth consecutive win. The 2020 Honda CR-V has an attractive, high-quality cabin, as well as excellent utility. Lower the 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and you’ll find 75.8 cubic feet of cargo space more than most small SUVs offer. Every ...CR-V also comes with the Honda Sensing suite of driver aids, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. On the road, the Honda CR-V impresses with a comfortable ride and great fuel economy estimates of up to 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The CR-V may have a high base price for the class, but its low ownership costs and long list of positive attributes make it worth the extra money upfront.

The 2020 Best Cars for the Money Deliver Quality and Value There’s no question that cars are expensive. The average transaction price for a new car is approaching $40,000, and that means you might be dealing with a hefty price tag when buying a new vehicle. Another issue car buyers face is narrowing down what they want, and balancing that with what they can afford. A car’s base price might seem workable at first, but there’s a chance that adding just a few items from the opti...ons list could result in an expensive wakeup call. Still, you shouldn’t get discouraged by the car-buying process. There are exceptional cars that likely fall within your price range, and we’re here to help identify them. The cars, SUVs, and minivans that earned Best Cars for the Money award represent the best combination of quality and value in each of their respective classes. Each model’s quality is determined by the overall score that it receives in North American. New car rankings. That score is determined by safety and reliability data, as well as reviews from respected automotive experts. Value is measured by five-year total ownership costs that are reported by Vincentric, along with real transaction prices reported by TrueCar. Our Best Cars for the Money award winners come from 11 different automotive classes, and they prioritize your needs and your budget during the car-shopping process. You may have overlooked some of this year’s winners, and it’s worth a second glance to see if they deserve a spot on your shopping list. Check back over the next few days as we go through the list. 2020 Kia Forte

February 10, 2020 Volkswagen's newest chief of operations says the automaker's upcoming small crossover may not be the only SUV the automaker adds to its growin...g lineup. VW Chief Operating Officer Johan De Nysschen told The Car Connection last week at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show that there may be room for more crossover derivatives in the automaker's lineup. "The answer is yes," De Nysschen said. He added that automakers like VW struggle to justify adding new cars to their menus because of increased costs to develop cars with two powertrains: gas and electric. "The whole industry is engaged now in this shift...from internal combustion engine entries to electrification. And this puts the challenge in front of all (automakers) in terms of doubling up on investments," he said. De Nysschen said that the company would roll out soon a crossover smaller than the Tiguan, which reportedly will be called "Tarek," and its all-electric ID4 all-electric small crossover will appear soon. Both are expected before the end of the year. But De Nysschen and Volkswagen may decide to add more crossovers like it has with its Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers already on sale. Both the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport share similar powertrains and similar dimensionsboth are even built at the automaker's Chattanooga, Tennessee facilitybut offer three or two rows of seats, respectively. He added that VW may in the future offer all-electric or gas-powered versions of its most popular crossovers, Tiguan and Atlas, while only offering one or the other with the rest of its lineup to reduce costs and complexity. That leaves in doubt the future of other VW cars such as the Jetta and Passat, which have seen slower sales in the face of increased demand for crossovers and SUVs. De Nysschen said that the Passat, which was redesigned in 2020, may be replaced by an electric car when its current run is finished. "While no decision has been made, I would say it's probably a reasonable assumption that when this Passat reaches the end...its successor will probably not feature an internal combustion engine," he said.

Ford to make all-electric version of its F-150 truck America's most popular vehicle is going electric. Ford will make an all-electric plugin version of the F-150 pickup truck. Ford's F-series trucks, which include the F-150, have been the bestselling vehicle in America for four straight decades. The trucks account for about a third of Ford's sales and an even greater share of the company's profits... Numerous startup automakers, among them Rivian and Tesla, have promised fully electric pickup trucks in the near future, and now the leading pickup-truck producer says it's getting into the game.A hybrid version of the truck has been promised for 2020, and the current generation of the truck has been around since the 2015 model year. Refreshed for 2018, the existing F-150 is likely to stick around for the 2020 model year, meaning the new truck seems poised to arrive in calendar year 2020 as a 2021 model. Releasing the fully electric version at launch would make a big splash, but Ford is more likely to show the revolutionary new version a few months after the conventional gas-powered truck gets redesigned. Besides basic work versions, the trucks are also available with options and features that make them rival luxury cars in both opulence and price.The trucks would work well for customers who don't need to travel long distances in a single day, but could still tow and haul without using any gasoline or diesel fuel.