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Car Review: Quiet, upscale comfort in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (424+ words) John Aaron | jaaron@wtop. com July 2, 2026, 4: 01 AM The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD stakes its claim in the crowded compact SUV segment by focusing on comfort, design and value. A refresh for 2025 brought noticeable updates inside. Hyundai said the cabin…...
Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG S6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (532+ words) Four recently launched SUVs have all gained top marks in the latest round of testing by safety authority ANCAP. Four SUVs have secured five-star safety ratings from safety authority ANCAP, though not under the newest testing protocols. The Mazda CX-5, MG…...
Sporty or safety: The option that cancels Cupra's ANCAP rating
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (305+ words) Australia's crash-test authority has announced a top safety score for the updated Cupra Formentor " but it excludes vehicles with optional seats. The 2026 Cupra Formentor has arrived in Australia, with local independent crash-test authority ANCAP awarding the refreshed small SUV a…...
Mazda, MG, BMW, and Cupra SUVs claim five-star ANCAP safety ratings
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (296+ words) The Mazda CX-5, MGS6 EV, BMW X3 and Cupra Formentor have all landed five-star ANCAP safety ratings under the 2023-2025 testing criteria. ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg says the results prove there's a safe pick out there no matter what you're after or what…...
Let's Take a Look Inside the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (403+ words) The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid starts at $34, 050 and is available in four trim levels, including the new Blue SE base trim. All have a refined, roomy, and highly functional interior. With standard all-wheel drive, 231 hp, and 271 lb-ft torque, the Tucson hybrid…...
Why using your mobile phone while driving is far more dangerous than you think
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (631+ words) Using a mobile phone behind the wheel remains one of the most common forms of distracted driving, with new research from Germany suggesting the scale of the problem is far greater than official statistics indicate. A study conducted by Germany's…...
Why You Should Pay Attention to IIHS Safety Scores
23+ hour, 4+ min ago (631+ words) Fifty thousand lives. Five hundred and thirty-eight billion dollars. That's how the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) measures its impact since the organization started crash testing cars in 1995. We'd bring a healthy skepticism to any organization studying its own…...
Top 10 Five-Star Safety Rated Mid-Size SUVs " Motor Octane
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (885+ words) Safety is of the utmost importance, and all automakers have realised that by this time " that's why we are watching so many 5-star safety-rated cars. Now, if you are planning to buy a new mid-size SUV, here's a list of…...
Top 10 Best H4 Halogen Headlight Bulbs That Wow Drivers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1598+ words) They deliver clearer illumination that helps in recognizing obstacles and road signs sooner, contributing to a safer driving experience. This review will cover key features, performance, and compatibility of the best H4 halogen headlight bulbs. You'll find detailed insights to help…...
Watch A New Chevy Blazer Demolish An Old One In A Crash Test
1+ day, 59+ min ago (483+ words) Despite what some armchair "experts" would have you believe, new cars are far safer than their older counterparts. To prove it, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) lined up a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer against its 1996 S10 counterpart from 30 years ago for…...