The venerable Toyota Highlander has historically received lots of attention. Traditionally, it’s one of the most highly-rated midsize SUVs. Looking for a comfortable, quiet ride? The Highlander gets the job done. Overall, it’s a versatile SUV that can serve as the family hauler, thanks to its three rows of seating for seven or eight people, […]
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Lexus NX 450h appealing hybrid
American car buyers have a love affair with subcompact and compact sport utility vehicles. These crossover SUVs are smaller than traditional ones, possessing tinier engines, yet still deliver the preferred sedan-like ride. The choices are numerous because every auto manufacturer typically has multiple crossover SUVs in their fleet of vehicles. One that’s gaining popularity is […]
Genesis G80 doubles as EV
Welcome a new player into the ever-expanding electric vehicle category – Genesis. It’s a tough road to travel down when the competition includes venerable auto manufactures like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Volvo, Acura, Land Rover, Lincoln, and even a somewhat newcomer like Tesla. Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai, offers three electrified vehicles – […]
4Runner solid old-school SUV
The venerable Toyota 4Runner hasn’t changed much over the past decade – it’s a midsize sport utility vehicle workhorse that remains old school in many ways. However, the 4Runner is still popular among SUV buyers. Last year sales increased to 121,023 and it hasn’t dipped below 111,000 in the past seven years. If owning a […]
LS 500 remains solid luxury sedan
We’ve always been enamored by this classy sedan. And after spending a week behind the wheel, we are happy to report the 2023 Lexus LS 500 is aging gracefully. That doesn’t mean improvements can’t be made. After slipping a bit in the past, Lexus did a comprehensive redesign in 2018 – inside, outside and underneath. […]
Redesigned Honda Accord hybrid
Debuting in 1976, the Honda Accord arrived with very little fanfare. Of course, that’s not the case any longer. Now in its 47th year of production, the Accord has long been an icon among sedans. The lineup includes a hybrid version, a model that added to the Accord’s popularity. Offered in four trims (Sport, EX-L, […]
Volvo XC90 Recharge cool plug-in hybrid
Volvo has definitely entered the electric age, offering a number of vehicles that don’t operate with a traditional combustion engine. The Swedish automotive company uses the Recharge label as the designated name for all its cars with any type of electric charging system, including fully electric and plug in hybrid powertrains. One of those vehicles […]
Camry Hybrid excels in fuel economy
Sometimes, there’s no need to tamper with success. The 2023 Toyota Camry hybrid is a good example, arriving with no major changes this year, other than offering a new trim model in the SE Nightshade Edition. From the very start, the Toyota Camry has been a standout in the company’s vast lineup of vehicles. It […]
Genesis debuts electric GV60
The Genesis shift to electric vehicles is underway. Taking its cues from parent company Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai and Kia, Genesis has an ambitious goal of going completely electric by 2025. The initial offering is the well-conceived 2023 Genesis GV60, an electric compact crossover SUV. This year Genesis is also introducing the electrified […]
Mazda CX-5 a top small SUV
The Mazda CX-5 has been a very reliable SUV since its inception in 2012. It only took the compact SUV four years to reach the six-figure sales mark and it hasn’t dripped below that level ever since. Last year the sales total was 151,594. The numbers tell the story for the CX-5 that has risen […]