It seemed a bit unlikely that one of the original iconic muscle cars has now been transformed into an electric vehicle. As we discovered, that’s not a misnomer. We spent a week driving the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona, the first muscle car to be rebadged as an EV. And trust us, this Charger lives up […]
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Land Rover Defender offers diversity
What’s intriguing about the 2026 Land Rover Defender is its split personality. It’s a massive midsize luxury SUV with two distinct qualities. It can serve as a rough-and-tumble off-road vehicle that can travel virtually anywhere and it also excels as a suave-moving, every-day vehicle. The Defender is traditionally equipped with two rows and seats five, […]
Tucson plug-in hybrid impressive
Sales in the U.S. keep climbing for the Hyundai Tucson, which was once not even in the conversation when discussing elite compact crossover SUVs. Sales were a modest 47,306 in 2014. Fast-forward 11 years and the visually appealing Tucson is one of the major players in the class, evidenced by its record-high sales of 219,205 […]
Corolla hybrid adds to Toyota dominance
The Toyota Corolla is all about practicality and devoid of luxury. In its 58th year in the U.S., and at its core the car remains the same basic sedan it has always been. Yet don’t be so quick to dismiss this little gem. Based on its worldwide popularity for nearly six decades, the Corolla is […]
CX-90 another solid Mazda SUV
We enjoyed the merits of the Mazda CX-9, sampling the three-row midsize SUV on multiple occasions during its near two-decade old history. So, when the CX-9 was discontinued after the 2023 model, we were a bit confused. The SUV had record sales of 34,580 in 2023 and gave Mazda a reliable SUV hauler, capable of […]
Toyota Tacoma sales keep climbing
There are no major changes to the 2026 Toyota Tacoma, nor should there be. The venerable midsize truck arrived with a full redesign in 2025 and the result was better than anyone had a right to expect. In the 30th anniversary of its debut, Tacoma sales shot up by more than 42 percent in 2025 […]
Mazda CX-50 hybrid adds strength to SUV lineup
Now armed with three small SUVs, Mazda has improved its chances when stacked up against some the best in the class. These days, where small SUVs seem the latest rage, it’s a tall task when stacked up against capable rivals like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and […]
The Crown resurfaces for Toyota
It was buried for more than five decades, but roughly three years ago Toyota finally decided it was time to reintroduce the Crown name to its fleet of vehicles. The Japanese automaker reintroduced the Crown sedan in 2022 and apparently was enamored with the name, because it came out with the Crown Signia SUV last […]
Mazda CX-30 displays strong characteristics
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 is based on the Mazda 3 compact car, which explains its overall athleticism and appealing cabin furnishings. These strong characteristics help set the CX-30 and Mazda 3 apart from many of their rivals. Despite the similarities, the two Mazda vehicles are going in opposite directions in terms of popularity. Sales of […]
Corolla Cross aids Toyota SUV reputation
The 2026 Corolla Cross hybrid is an ideal vehicle for young people on the go or older folks entering their retirement years who want dependable transportation to perform their mostly around-town errands. With a starting price of roughly $29,000 and enviable fuel economy averaging 42 mpg, it’s easy to see the practical side of purchasing […]