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savetopnow · 6 years

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2018-04-06 23 CAR now

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Auto Spies

Owners Report Model 3s Are Randomly Dying On The Road

Korean Workers Break Into GM Offices After Bonuses Vaporize

Volkswagen Cancels All Contracts With Rogue Parts Supplier

#NYIAS: The BEST of the BEST — It Doesn't Get Much HOTTER Than These Pics From The New York Auto Show

Death Of The Family Sedan: Fiesta, Taurus, Sonic, Impala All Bite The Dust

Autoblog

UPDATE: There are 9 unsold Lexus LFAs left in the U.S.

Beijing says it will fight back as Trump triples down on tariff threat

Trump to tap No. 2 official to run NHTSA

Watch The Slow Mo Guys crash two box vans into a bridge

Chevy updates: Malibu gets RS trim, Cruze loses manual, Spark sticks around

Car Throttle

This 40-Year-Old Toyota Land Cruiser Has Covered Just 5000 Miles

Confirmed: The Next Mercedes-AMG C63 Will Be A Hybrid

New PSA Strategy Group 'Will Deliver 40 Electrified Cars By 2025'

Porsche Has Created A One-Make Pikes Peak Race For The Cayman

This Lightly Tweaked Lotus Exige Celebrates A 1960s Racing Car

Electrek

Tesla quickly registers another ~3,000 Model 3 VINs in record week

A stolen Tesla is mysteriously found in a river

Tesla delivered massive batch of 2,000 Powerwalls to Vermont electric utility, only ~10% installed

Tesla will allow owners to request the latest software update, Elon Musk says

Tesla Model 3 with dual motor and air suspension spotted on race track – potentially ‘Performance’ version

Inside EVs

Nordic EV Report Shows How Far Ahead Region Really Is

Nissan Says Development Of Solid-State Batteries “Practically A Zero”

Nissan’s Reborn Light Project Deploys Used LEAF Batteries

Tesla Model 3 VIN Registrations Hit New Record

New Tool Helps Pick The Right EV For You

Jalopnik

Remember The Time Motorweek Compared A TVR To A Mercedes And A Porsche

FIA World Rallycross Is Coming To America, And Of Course COTA Is Hosting The Party

A Czech Company Just Unveiled An Electric Car That Looks Retro In A Good Way

How to enjoy this picture of a lovely AMC Pacer:

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy — 'I See A Darkness'

Motortrend

2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i First Test Review: Not a Hatchback

2019 Chevrolet Malibu First Look: Staying Fresh to Fight Accord, Camry

2019 Chevrolet Cruze, Chevy Spark Get Midcycle Refresh

Adam Carolla’s 1972 BMW 3.0CS Race Car is Up for Grabs

Here’s Why Chevrolet Silverado Medium-Duty Trucks Get the Camaro’s Flowtie

Reddit Cars

Having *ZERO* mechanical experience and taking on a project car. Is this remotely possible? Has anyone ever done it?

Lamborghini kit car.

UPS lost a package of rear car seats on Monday. Potentially a neighbor has my package. It’s been frustrating.

Worst dealership experience ever, help.

Cadillac Super Cruise Semi-Autonomous Test

Sunday Times Driving

Extended test: 2017 Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports

Porsche parking fail as man smashes 911 through wall in Colchester

Chris Grayling calls for inquiry into motorway petrol prices

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrid review

Children drive themselves to surgery in mini Tesla, donated by owner of full-size Model S

The Car Connection

While automakers tout green cars, they're fighting the EPA

Chevy rethinks its car lineup, gives 2019 Malibu, Cruze, Spark new faces

2019 Chevrolet Malibu preview

2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Less for more: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta sedan priced from $19,395

The CarGurus Blog

Half Price Hot Hatch: Skoda Octavia vRS

New to the Used Market: Jaguar E-Pace

Recap: Here’s What We Saw at the New York Auto Show

CarGurus Now Lets Shoppers Search for Carsby Engine Sound

Top Headlines From March 24 – 30

The Torque Report

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: Is bigger better?

2019 Chevy Malibu gets the sportier RS trim

2019 Chevy Cruze wants to look more upscale

2019 Chevy Spark gets a facelift

Mercedes-Benz will launch its subscription service in June

The Truth About Cars

QOTD: The Good Son, Impala vs. Taurus Edition

Piston Slap: Wither the Upsell and Cross-sell?

Tesla Model 3 Owners Are Complaining Their Cars Mysteriously Conked Out

The British Car Market Is Flushing Itself Down the Loo; Industry to Follow?

Team Trump Eases Demands on NAFTA’s Regional Auto Content

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androidmaniaco · 4 years

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Android Auto: qué es y todos los modelos de coches compatibles

Hasta hace unos años, los coches no eran compatibles con nuestros teléfonos más allá de parcas conexiones mediante dispositivos manos libres de terceros a través de Bluetooth. Con el tiempo, llegaron soluciones como Android Auto o Apple CarPlay, con el objetivo de integrar nuestros móviles dentro del propio vehículo, con interfaces personalizadas que nos permiten controlar varios de sus apartados.

En concreto, Android Auto se encuentra disponible para más de 400 modelos de coches, por lo que procede comentar cuáles son dichos modelos compatibles, así como todo lo que conviene saber sobre Android Auto.

Qué es Android Auto

Android Auto es la solución de Google para integrar nuestro dispositivo Android con nuestro vehículo compatible. Lleva funcionando desde el año 2014, y cuenta con una interfaz bastante simple e intuitiva, que se combina con acciones de voz que minimizan el contacto físico del conductor con el propio panel del vehículo.

Esta solución nos proporciona información sobre las notificaciones que recibimos, permite utilizar Google Maps, reproducir nuestra música, y responder mensajes mediante nuestra voz. El principal objetivo es el de poder interactuar con nuestro teléfono sin necesidad de tocarlo, minimizando las distracciones al volante.

Android Auto puede utilizarse desde el propio teléfono mediante su aplicación, aunque para sacarle el máximo partido es recomendable conectarlo al vehículo

Para utilizar Android Auto es necesario un vehículo o dispositivo compatible (Alpine, Pioneer o Sony tienen radios compatibles), así como disponer de un dispositivo Android con la versión 5.0 Lollipop y superiores. Teniendo dicha compatibilidad en el vehículo, tan solo hace falta descargar la aplicación de Android Auto y empezar a utilizarlo.

A la hora de realizar la conexión, podemos hacerlo de forma inalámbrica o mediante un cable USB que conecte tu móvil al coche. Android Auto funciona tanto en la interfaz de nuestro móvil, así como adaptándose al panel de nuestro coche.

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Coches compatibles con Android Auto

Actualmente Android Auto es compatible con más de 400 vehículos. Algunas firmas como Acura (Honda), Holden, Buick o Holden no se comercializan de forma oficial en España, pero te dejamos con el listado completo de vehículos, marca por marca, ya que si tu dispositivo es compatible y se importa alguno de estos vehículos, Android Auto seguirá funcionando.

Abarth

595 2017

695 2017

Acura

Acura MDX 2018

Acura NSX 2017

Acura TLX 2018

Alfa Romeo

Giulia 2018

Giulietta 2017

MiTo 2017

Stelvio 2018

Aston Martin

Rapide 2018

Vanquish 2018

Vantage 2018

Audi

Audi A1 2019

Audi A3 2017

Audi A4 2017

Audi A5 2017

Audi A6 2017

Audi A7 2017

Audi A8 2018

Audi Q3 2019

Audi Q2 2017

Audi Q3 2019

Audi Q8 2019

Audi Q5 2018

Audi Q7 2016

Disponible próximamente: Audi A1 Sportback 2019-

Borgward

BX5 2019

BX7 2018

Bentley

Próximamente disponible

BMW

Próximamente disponible

Buick

Encore 2017

Envision 2017

LaCrosse 2016

Regal 2016

Cadillac

ATS 2016

ATS Coupe 2016

ATS Sedan 2016

ATS V-Coupe 2016

ATS V-Sedan 2016

ATS-V 2016

CT6 2016

CT6 Plug-in 2017

CT6 Sedan 2016

CTS 2016

CTS Sedan 2016

CTS V-Sedan 2016

CTS-V 2016

ELR 2016

Escalade 2016

Escalade ESV 2016

XT5 2017

Chevrolet

Aveo 2017

Bolt EV 2017

Camaro 2016

Camaro Convertible 2016

Colorado 2016

Colorado/S10 2017

Corvette 2016

Corvette Convertible 2016

Cruze 2016

Cruze Hatchback 2017

Equinox 2018

Impala 2016

Malibu 2016

Onix 2017

Prisma 2017

Silverado 2016

Silverado HD 2016

Sonic 2017

Spark 2016

Suburban 2016

Tahoe 2016

Trailblazer 2017

Traverse 2018

Trax 2017

Volt 2016

Chrysler

300 2017

Pacifica 2018

Citroën

Berlingo 2018

C-Elysée 2017

C3 2017

C3 Aircross 2017

C4 2017

C4 Cactus 2018

C4 Picasso 2017

Grand C4 Picasso 2017

C4 SpaceTourer 2018

Grand C4 SpaceTourer 2018

C5 Aircross 2019

Jumpy 2017

SpaceTourer 2017

Dacia

Próximamente disponible

Dodge

Challenger 2017

Charger 2017

Durango 2018

DS4 2017

DS3 2018

DS3 CROSSBACK 2019

DS4 CROSSBACK 2017

DS5 2017

DS7 CROSSBACK 2018

Ferrari

-Ferrari GTC4Lusso 2019 -Ferrari GTC4Lusso T 2019 -Ferrari Portofino 2019

Fiat

500 2017

500L 2017

500X 2017

Argo 2017

Tipo 2017

Ford

C-MAX 2017

Edge 2017

Escape 2017

Everest 2017

Expedition 2017

Explorer 2017

F-150 2017

Flex 2017

Focus 2017

Fusion 2017

Galaxy 2017

Kuga 2017

Mondeo 2017

Mustang 2017

Ranger 2017

S-MAX 2017

Super Duty 2017

Taurus 2017

Tourneo Connect 2017

Transit 2017

Transit Connect 2017

Vignale 2017

Genesis

G70 2017

G80 2016

G90 2018

GMC

Acadia 2017

Canyon 2016

Sierra 2016

Yukon 2016

Yukon Denali 2016

Yukon XL 2016

Holden

Acadia 2018

Astra 2017

Barina 2017

Captiva 2016

Colorado 2017

Commodore 2018

Equinox 2018

Spark 2016

Trailblazer 2017

Trax 2017

Honda

Accord 2016

Civic 2016

Clarity Fuel Cell 2017

CR-V 2017

Fit 2018

Freed 2017

Odyssey 2018

Pilot 2017

Ridgeline 2017

Hyundai

Avante 2017

Azera 2015

Creta 2016

Elantra 2017

Elantra GT 2016

Grand i10 2016

Grandeur 2015

i10 2016

i20 2016

i30 2016

i40 2016

Ioniq Electric 2016

Ioniq Hybrid 2016

Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 2016

Kona 2017

Maxcruz 2017

Palisade 2018

Santa Fe 2017

Santa Fe Sport 2017

Sonata 2015

Sonata Hybrid 2016

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2016

Tucson 2016

Veloster 2017

Iveco

Daily 2019

Infinity

-Q50 2020 -Q60 2020 -QX50 2020 -QX80 2020

Jaguar

Jaguar XJ 2019

Jaguar XF 2019

Jaguar XE 2019

Jaguar F-Pace 2019

Jaguar F-Type 2019

Jaguar E-Pace 2019

Jaguar I-Pace 2019

Jeep

Compass 2017

Grand Cherokee 2018

Wrangler 2018

Renegade 2017

Karma

Revero 2018

Kia

Cadenza 2017

Carens 2017

Carnival 2015

cee'd 2017

Forte 2017

Forte Koup 2017

Forte5 2017

K3 2017

K5 2015

K7 2017

K9 2018

Morning 2018

Niro 2017

Optima 2015

Optima Hybrid 2015

Optima Plug-in Hybrid 2017

Picanto 2018

Pride 2018

Rio 2018

Rondo 2017

Sedona 2015

Sorento 2016

Soul 2014

Soul Booster 2019

Soul Booster EV 2019

Soul EV 2015

Sportage 2017

Stinger 2018

Stonic 2018

Koenisegg

Próximamente disponible

Lada

Próximamente disponible

Lamborghini

Aventador 2018

Centenario 2016

Huracán 2019

Urus 2019

Land Rover

Range Rover 2019

Range Rover Sport 2019

Range Rover Velar 2019

Range Rover Evoque 2019

Land Rover Discovery 2019

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019

Lexus

-ES 2020 -NX 2020 -RC 2020 -RX 2020 -UX 2020

Lincoln

Continental 2017

MKC 2017

MKX 2017

MKZ 2017

MKZ Hybrid 2017

Navigator 2017

Mahindra

-XUV500 2015 -Marazzo 2018 -XUV300 2019

Suzuki

Baleno 2015

Ciaz 2014

Dzire 2017

Ertiga 2016

Ignis 2017

S-Cross 2015

Vitara Brezza 2016

Hustler 2016

Ignis 2016

Lapin 2016

Solio 2016

Solio Bandit 2016

Spacia 2016

Spacia Custom 2016

Spacia Custom Z 2016

Swift 2016

WagonR 2016

WagonR Stingray 2016

Maserati

-Ghibli 2017 -GranCabrio 2018 -GranTurismo 2018 -Levante 2017 -Quattroporte 2017

Mazda

-CX-3 2020 -CX-30 2020 -CX-5 2019 -CX-8 2019 -CX-9 2019 -Mazda2 2020 -Mazda3 2019 -Mazda6 2018 -MX-5 2019

Mercedes-Benz

A-Class 2017

B-Class 2017

C-Class Cabriolet 2018

C-Class Coupe 2018

C-Class Sedan 2018

C-Class Wagon 2018

CLA Coupe 2017

CLA Shooting Brake 2017

CLS Coupe 2017

CLS Shooting Brake 2017

E-Class Cabriolet 2017

E-Class Coupe 2017

E-Class Sedan 2017

E-Class Wagon 2017

G-Class 2018

GLA 2017

GLC Coupe 2018

GLC SUV 2018

GLE 2017

GLE Coupe 2017

GLS 2017

Mercedes-Maybach 2018

S-Class Cabriolet 2018

S-Class Coupé 2018

S-Class Sedan 2018

SL 2017

SLC 2017

Mitsubishi

-ASX 2017 -Delica D:2 2017 -Delica D:2 Custom 2017 -Pajero (Montero) 2016 -Pajero (Montero) Sport 2016 -Eclipse Cross 2018 -i-MiEV 2017 -Mirage 2017 -Mirage G4 2017 -Outlander 2017 -Outlander PHEV 2017 -Triton 2016 -Próximamente: Xpander 2019

Nissan

Altima 2018

Kicks 2018

LEAF 2018

Maxima 2018

Murano 2018

Rogue 2018

Rogue Sport 2019

Sentra 2019

TITAN 2019

TITAN XD 2019

Versa Note 2019

Versa Sedan 2019

Opel

Adam 2016

Ampera-e 2017

Astra 2016

Combo 2018

Corsa 2016

Crossland X 2017

Grandland X 2018

Insignia 2016

Karl 2016

Mokka 2016

Zafira 2016 -Zafira Life 2019

Peugeot

208 2017

2008 2017

301 2017

308 2017

308 SW 2017

3008 2017

508 2017

508 SW 2017

5008 2017

Expert 2017

Partner 2018

Rifter 2018

Traveller 2017

RAM

1500 2018

2500 2018

3500 2018

Chassis Cab 2018

Renault

Captur 2017

Clio 2017

Clio Estate 2017

Espace 2017

Grand Scénic 2017

Kadjar 2017

Kangoo 2017

Koleos 2017

Master 2017

Mégane 2017

Mégane Estate 2017

Scénic 2017

Talisman 2017

Talisman Estate 2017

Trafic 2017

Twingo 2017

ZOE 2017

SEAT

Alhambra 2016

Arona 2017

Ateca 2016

Ibiza 2016

León 2016

Toledo 2016

Škoda

Fabia 2016

Fabia Combi 2016-

Karoq 2018

Kodiaq 2017

Octavia 2016

Octavia Combi 2016

Rapid 2016

Rapid Spaceback 2016

Superb 2016

Superb Combi 2016

Yeti 2016

smart

fortwo 2017

fortwo cabrio 2017

forfour 2017

SsangYong

Rexton 2017

Musso Sports 2018

Subaru

-Ascent 2019 -BRZ 2018 -Forester 2019 -Impreza 2017 -Legacy/Liberty 2018 -Outback 2018 -WRX 2019 -XV / Crosstrek 2018

Tata

-Harrier 2019 -Hexa 2019 -Nexon 2017 -Nexon 2019 -Tiago 2019 -Tigor 2018 -Próximamente: Altroz 2020

Toyota

4Runner 2020

Aygo 2018

Sequoia 2020

Tacoma 2020

Tundra 2020

Yaris 2019

Vauxhall

Adam 2016

Astra 2016

Combo 2018

Corsa 2016

Crossland X 2017

Grandland X 2018

Insignia 2016

Mokka 2016

Viva 2016

Zafira 2016

Volkswagen:

Arteon 2017

Atlas 2018

Beetle 2016

Beetle Cabriolet 2016-

CC 2016

CrossFox 2017

Fox 2017

Gol 2017

Golf 2016

Golf Cabriolet 2016

Golf Sportsvan 2016

Golf Variant 2016

Jetta 2016

NMS-Passat 2016

Passat 2016

Passat Variant 2016

Polo 2016

Sagitar 2016

Saveiro 2017

Scirocco 2016

Sharan 2016

Suran 2016

T-Roc 2018-

Teramont 2018

Tiguan 2016

Touareg 2018

Touran 2016

Voyage 2017

Amarok 2016

Caddy 2016

California 2016

Caravelle 2016

Crafter 2017

Multivan 2016

Transporter 2016

Volvo

XC90 2017

S90 2017

V90 2017

V90 Cross Country 2017

XC60 2018

S60 2019

V60 2019

XC40 2018

- La noticia Android Auto: qué es y todos los modelos de coches compatibles fue publicada originalmente en Xataka Android por Ricardo Aguilar .

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automobilesz · 4 years

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2020 Chevy Sonic production ends in October to make way for EVs

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Chevrolet is gradually plucking sedans and hatchbacks from its American range. It quietly confirmed it will soon end production of the 2020 Chevy Sonic, one of its most affordable cars, in order to free up production capacity to build an EV.

Ford ruffled more than a few feathers when it trumpeted its plans to pivot away from sedans and hatchbacks in 2018. Chevrolet is following the exact…

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componentplanet · 5 years

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EVs Finally Get Some Love from the Most Important JD Power Study

2018 Nissan Leaf

Fans of EVs say reliability is part of their charm: no combustion engine, fewer moving parts, no muffler or catalytic converter, less wear and tear on the brakes. Now there’s proof from the most recent JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study: The Nissan Leaf (main photo) ranks as the most reliable car in its class and two other EVs, the BMW i3 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV, are in the top three in their categories, or three EVs out of 23 cars highlighted by Power as most dependable.

The 2020 study of reliability among three-year-old (2017) cars anointed Genesis as the most reliable brand and the Lexus ES as the single most reliable vehicle with the average ES having one problem every two years. Buick is the most dependable mainstream brand while Chrysler and Land Rover are least dependable. Toyota and GM had the most segment awards while Cadillac has the biggest one-year improvement. Tech features showed the most improvement but they (or their users) are still the most problematic areas.

Power cautions that score differences of a few points may not be statistically significant.

The 2020 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, measured in problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Tesla isn’t on the list because it won’t share access to its owners.

Of All Power Surveys, VDS Is the Most Important

JD Power runs a lot of surveys and this is the most important one because reliability at three years is useful and meaningful. In comparison, the Initial Quality Study (IQS) doesn’t find much wrong with cars mechanically 90 days in, so owners instead now get a chance to gripe about brake dust or volume knobs which is not, in our opinion, as meaningful as a repair that would require a tow back to the dealership.

VDS measures at three years because that gives problems a chance to build up, and that’s also the typical lease term, so VDS gives you an idea of how an automaker is doing over time if you’re buying new and is helpful for people looking for the best three-year-old cars. What you find is how the best individual models are doing. Power reports all car brands above and below average because when they tried years ago to report only above-average scores, USA Today or Automotive News got hold of the full report sold to automakers within a day. It’s harder to get drill-down information on individual model reliability from VDS. For that, you need Consumer Reports.

Top three models for the models where Power has enough data to report. Asterisk means only one or two cars were above average, not three.

The top SUVs, minivans, and pickups on the 2020 VDS.

Less Drilldown Than You Want?

Some segments aren’t reported because of small sample sizes or the inability to get “at least three models with 80% of market sales or four models with 67% of the market sales in any given award segment.” For details, check out the Power VDS release. Meanwhile, you won’t as a potential car-buyer find model breakouts for these categories: city car, compact premium sporty car, compact multi-purpose vehicle, large premium car, large premium SUV. Not enough responses, the company says.

Tesla is not reported for a different reason: Power asks for owner/lessee contact information from the automakers, and Tesla doesn’t provide it.

Tech Features Are Better, Still Problematic

In-vehicle tech, one of the features that goes into the overall problems-per-100-cars rating, showed the most improvement from 2019 to 2020 among the eight breakout categories (and 177 specific problem areas) that make up the overall score. Yet it’s still the most problematic category. According to Power VP Dave Sargent:

“Many owners complain about these systems early in the ownership experience and, three years later, they’re still frustrated with them. We’re seeing improvement, but automakers still have a long way to go to before they can declare victory in this area. … the rapid introduction of technology is putting increased pressure on dependability, so it would not be surprising to see problem levels plateau, or even increase, over the next few years.”

Overall, the 2020 industry average of 134 problems per 100 cars is the lowest (best) over VDS’ 31 years. VDS the past two years has improved by 2 points this year, 6 points last year. Cars on average rate 7 points better than SUVs.

Chevrolet Bolt EV, one of three EVs among JD Power’s most dependable cars.

Recognition for EVs

For the first time, a battery-electric vehicle is a segment award-winner, the Nissan Leaf, which finished ahead of the Chevrolet Cruze and Toyota Corolla. The Chevrolet Bolt EV was top-three in the small car category along with the Honda Fit and Chevrolet Sonic, and the BMW i3 was runner-up to the BMW 2 Series in the small premium car category. The i3 is primarily an EV but can also be had with a helper engine (gasoline) to extend its range.

If you bought a Lexus ES in 2017, it’s been to the dealer once for a repair last year (statistically speaking), and you’ll go again for another fix around 2021. The ES’ 52 PP100 (problems per 100 cars) is Power’s best ever in the study’s 31 years.

Something for Most Makers to Celebrate

Depending on how you slice and dice the data, lots of automakers are happy. Consider especially the automakers who were up the most, among those rated above average:

#12 Cadillac, improved by 35 PP100 (that is, problems per 100 fell to 131 from 166)

#11 Mazda, improved by 29 PP100

#7 Lincoln, improved by 28 PP100

#10 Ford, improved by 20 PP100

#3 Buick, improved by 15 PP100

#6 Volkswagen, improved by 15 PP100

Toyota had the most segment awards (top rating) with six including Lexus, and GM had five among Buick, Chevy, and GMC. GM brands don’t win a lot of comparative reviews but all their cars are more than good enough, and if you combine reliability with great lease or financing deals, sometimes just-okay is okay.

Being top-three gets you a medal at the Olympics and it’s a badge of distinction even if JD Power doesn’t license awards for first-runner-up or most-congenial. GM (Buick, Chevrolet, GMC) had 14 top-three finishes. Toyota-Lexus had eight top-three finishes.

But not everyone is full of smiles. Four automakers had twice as many problems reported as Genesis with 89 PP100: Volvo 185, Jaguar 186, Chrysler 214, Land Rover 220. Three of the four are luxury brands. A decade ago, premium-brand automakers could argue a premium car is more complex, so maybe it will spend more time at the dealership being serviced. But now among the top 10, positions 1-2-3-7-8 are premium brands, and with Porsche holding a top-five position the past few years, it’s hard for another German automaker to say that theirs needs more attention than Genesis or Lexus.

The corporate group with the most issues is Fiat Chrysler Automobile, or FCA. Of 32 brands in Power’s VDS, the FCA group holds positions 19-25-26-27-31. Ram trucks are doing reasonably well on sales, and the Chrysler Pacifica has lots of fans with more to come now that’s bringing back all-wheel-drive.

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aaltjebarisca · 5 years

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The Top 11 New Cars Under $20,000

Car shoppers in search of a cheap but reliable ride know the age-old debate of new versus used. Now, factor in some recent wrinkles: used car prices, while still lower than new, are on the rise, plus manufacturers are eliminating several low-cost sedans and hatchbacks from their lineups.

But there’s hope. There are still bargains for drivers willing to trade size for a lower price tag, especially if you sacrifice “luxury” features — do you mind manual-drive transmission and windows you crank by hand? If you don’t, you can find a 2019 model for less than half of the average price of a new car.

Choosing one of the cheapest new cars available today can be a smart financial decision. You get the reliability and manufacturer warranty of a new vehicle without going broke.

Shopping around for a car loan

It’s wise to shop around and compare offers on auto loans before heading over to the dealership. Consider starting with an online loan comparison platform such as our parent company, LendingTree. They have dozens of lenders in their network. You simply fill out one online form and you can compare up to five auto loan offers from lenders in minutes, based on your creditworthiness. Some of the lenders on their network may perform a hard pull on your credit, but keep in mind that multiple hard pulls at one time will only count as one pull.

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The 11 cheapest new cars under $20,000

According to Edmunds, the average transaction price for a new car rose to an all-time high at the end of 2018: $36,495. Most buyers don’t have that kind of money in the bank to purchase a car in cash. In fact, Americans owe about $1.2 trillion in auto loans. Because most people rely on car loans, buyers are stuck with monthly payments and long repayment terms. For new car buyers, the average loan payment is $530 spread out over more than 68 months. Such a long loan term can add hundreds or even thousands of dollars in interest charges.

But you can dramatically reduce the debt you take on and lower your monthly payment by selecting a less expensive vehicle. Today, cheap new cars can be reliable and safe; you just might have to skip extra features such as a leather interior or premium sound system. We looked at the least expensive cars available today and ranked them by base price. We also considered ratings from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) experts, consumers on Edmunds as well as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Cars that offered standard technology and safety features you might find on pricier vehicles also received greater weight in our selection.

Here’s our list of the 11 cheapest new cars under $20,000 that you can buy right now.

2019 Chevrolet Spark LS 2019 Ford Fiesta sedan 2019 Chevrolet Sonic 2019 Honda Fit 2019 Kia Soul 2019 Kia Forte 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Toyota Corolla 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 2019 Honda Civic 2019 Chevrolet Spark LS MSRP $13,220 3.8 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.9 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (10 reviews) 29 city/38 highway/33 combined MPG

Chevrolet gave the Spark a new infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as USB ports and an upgraded front-end style with the 2019 model. Although manual drive is standard, you’ll get a nice package of features in an ultra-affordable brand-new hatchback. While this car has lower KBB ratings than other cars on this list, it’s highly rated by consumers on Edmunds. And while it hasn’t been rated by NHTSA, it received “good” ratings from IIHS though the agency only gave it “acceptable” marks for its child seat anchors and a “basic” grade for front-crash prevention. This car is tiny, so cargo space and rear legroom may be limited.

2019 Ford Fiesta sedan MSRP $14,260 4.2 out of 5 by KBB experts; not yet rated by consumers on Edmunds 27 city/35 highway/30 combined MPG 4 stars NHTSA

The Fiesta comes in several different shapes the lowest priced of which is the sedan but goes up to the “hot” hatchback, the Ford Fiesta ST, for about $21,000. Though the car earned 4 stars from NHTSA, the agency notes a safety concern during side crash tests. Critics, however, praise the Fiesta for its sporty ride, capable four-cylinder engine and an “infotainment” system that offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plus, this may be one of your last opportunities to get your hands on a new Fiesta — Ford announced plans to drop the car from its lineup.

2019 Chevrolet Sonic $15,420 MSRP 4.3 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.0 out of 5 out by consumers on Edmunds (1 review) 5 stars NHTSA 27 city/38 highway/31 combined MPG

A subcompact sedan or hatchback — the sedan is cheaper — the Sonic sips gas and has a lot of technology to offer. The base model of this car may surprise you with what comes standard — and what doesn’t. A 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, keyless entry and rear view camera are standard; yet power windows and automatic transmission are not. So you could roll down your windows by hand while telling Siri to play your favorite track. Of course, you could add power windows, automatic transmission, cruise control and other tech features for an additional cost. Prefer a hatchback? The hatchback pricing starts at $18,020.

2019 Honda Fit $16,190 MSRP 4.6 out of 5 by KBB experts; 5.0 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (3 reviews) 5 stars NHTSA 29 city/36 highway/31 combined MPG

The Fit knows how to make the most out of a small space. A subcompact hatchback, the Fit is one of the smallest new cars available, but the “magic” back seat can segment in a 60/40 split and flip entirely up and down to allow you to carry things long or tall in addition to passengers. The least expensive Fit comes with a 5-inch touch screen, a rearview camera and keyless entry.

But it also comes with a manual transmission, which you can upgrade to an automatic for $800, which still leaves the price under $17,000 and offers the choice of adding safety features in the Honda Sensing suite.

2019 Kia Soul $16,490 MSRP 4.3 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.5 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (20 reviews) 5 stars NHTSA; IIHS Top Safety Pick 24 city/30 highway/27 combined MPG

With a strong boxy look, most people seem to love or hate the Soul’s styling. A subcompact hatchback/SUV crossover, the Soul’s silhouette means there is plenty of headroom, even in the back seat. The overall effect of the styling is that the Soul seems bigger on the inside, which, besides being a neat trick, causes some owners to call their Kia Soul a TARDIS, in reference to the cult-favorite TV series, Doctor Who.

The base model Soul includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, a rearview camera and a 5-inch touch screen. An automatic transmission however will set you back another $1,700, which puts the lowest price for an automatic Soul at $18,190,still under out $20,000 limit. The Kia Soul EV, however, is well over this budget, at $33,950.

2019 Kia Forte $17,790 MSRP Not yet rated by KBB experts; 4.6 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (5 reviews) Not yet rated by NHTSA; IIHS Top Safety Pick+ 27 city/37 highway/31 combined MPG

While the compact Kia Forte may at first look like a nondescript sedan, it does have a cool “tiger nose” grill and some of the highest safety ratings in the industry. And all Kia cars, including the previously-mentioned Soul, come with a basic warranty of five years, 60,000 miles, with roadside assistance, which is considerably more than the common three years, 36,000 miles. Standard on all trims is an 8-inch touch screen, daytime running lights and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Although KBB experts have yet to rate the 2019 Forte, they gave the 2018 model 4.2 stars. The 2018 model also received 5 stars from NHTSA.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze $17,995 MSRP 4.2 out of 5 by KBB experts; 2.5 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (2 reviews) Not yet rated by NHTSA 28 city/38 highway/32 combined MPG

Barring any changes by General Motors, this will be the last year of the Cruze; it is one of the models Chevrolet announced in November 2018 that it is cutting. While it’s available, the Cruze comes as a sedan and as a hatchback, the latter of which has a base price of $19,620. Critics say both vehicles have a great ride quality that is usually only expected from a larger vehicle. Automatic transmission is standard, along with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and a 7-inch touch screen. You could also opt for a diesel engine on this car, a rarity these days outside of luxury vehicles or trucks. Though the 2019 Cruze lacks an overall rating from the NHTSA, the safety agency gave it 5 stars in front crash tests and 5 stars in rollover crash tests.

While the car has much lower ratings from consumers than other vehicles on this list, the Cruze only had two consumer reviews as of publication. The 2018 model had a 4.1 out of five rating by 25 consumers as of publication.

2019 Subaru Impreza $18,595 MSRP 4.3 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.6 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (10 reviews) 5 stars NHTSA; IIHS Top Safety Pick+ 28 city/38 highway/32 combined MPG

Notably, all-wheel-drive (AWD) is a standard feature on the Subaru Impreza in both forms: a sedan, which we focus on here, and a hatchback, which Subaru calls a 5-door. Standard features for both include a 6.5-inch touch screen, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a rearview camera. With this practical technology and the highest safety scores in the industry, the Impreza is a great practical choice. But it will not give you a premium feel unless you want to pay to add on extras on top of the highest trim. The price of the highest trim by itself does not include leather seating a moonroof or premium audio. Critics note that downsides include slow acceleration and interior materials that are inferior when compared with rivals.

2019 Toyota Corolla MSRP $18,700 4.6 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.3 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (16 reviews) 5 stars NHTSA 28 city/36 highway/32 MPG combined

The Toyota Corolla has been a bestseller for years thanks to its combination of quality, affordability and safety. The 2019 Toyota Corolla also comes as a hatchback at a slightly higher price, $19,990, just under our $20,000 limit. But for purposes of this list, we focus on the 2019 sedan — a 2020 version is now available with a redesigned look and a new version of driver aids for a higher price. It also comes as a hybrid model ($22,950). The 2019 model, however, still has bells and whistles such as a standard safety package including features like pre-collision warning and lane departure alerts with steering assistance.

2019 Volkswagen Jetta $18,745 MSRP 4.4 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.2 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (39 reviews) Not yet rated by NHTSA 30 city/40 highway/34 combined MPG

The Jetta is a compact, German-designed sedan with quick acceleration, a large trunk, and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as a standard feature. It also has a surprisingly long basic warranty: six years, 72,000 miles. What’s not standard is an automatic transmission, which costs $800 more. Even higher trim levels come with a “digital cockpit” for the driver, which includes a configurable screen over a foot long on the dashboard, behind the steering wheel. Although the 2019 Jetta is thus far lacking a rating by the NHTSA, the 2018 model received 5 stars.

2019 Honda Civic $19,450 4.6 out of 5 by KBB experts; 4.6 out of 5 by consumers on Edmunds (20 reviews) 5 stars NHTSA 25 city/36 highway/29 combined MPG

Just squeaking in under the $20,000 threshold, the Honda Civic sedan comes standard with a manual transmission and Honda’s safety suite: Honda Sensing. The Civic also comes as a coupe and hatchback, but both slightly exceed the price limit with a base MSRP of $20,650 and $21,450 respectively, although you could check for rebates in your area that could knock the price down. Like most base models in this price range, the base Civic has Bluetooth, a rearview camera and a 5-inch screen.

Buying a new car

Buying a new car doesn’t mean you have to be in debt for six years or more. By looking at compact and subcompact vehicles, you can buy a brand new car without taking on a lengthy auto loan. All 11 of the cheapest new cars on this list offer a lot of value for their price, making them a smart choice when you’re on a budget.

If you’re ready to buy, you can time your purchase to take advantage of dealership and manufacturer incentives and save thousands.

MSRPs in the article are accurate as of the date of publishing.

Jenn Jones contributed to this report.

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