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 […]
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CX-70 adds to Mazda’s SUV versatility
Mazda doesn’t possess the reputation that Honda and Toyota have built regarding quality SUVs. But it keeps moving closer. We recently test-drove the new 2026 Mazda CX-70 and came away impressed. It’s very similar to the CX-90, which is a good thing. Mazda has a habit of doing that – hence the CX-5 and the […]
Successful redesign for 2026 Hyundai Palisade
After struggling for years to manufacture an efficient SUV that was widely embraced, Hyundai accomplished that goal when it unveiled the three-row Palisade in 2020. The new crossover SUV received immediate praise and that trend continues. Unwilling to rest on its laurels after five years of impressive sales, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade arrives fully redesigned, […]
Lexus 450h an excellent plug-in hybrid
Luxury compact SUVs are an alluring commodity right now. There are so many appealing ones that the issue facing many car buyers is which one to pick. The Lexus NX brand is one of the choices. And to make things more confusing, the NX has three different models for 2026: a traditional SUV (NX 350) […]
Range Rover offers considerable luxury
Want to be considered one of the cool people in Los Angeles? Then drive a Range Rover, a luxury SUV that has become a symbol of excessive self-indulgence. We would be the first to admit, a week driving around in the 2025 Range Rover didn’t suck! We quickly understood what’s the attraction. Assuming one ignores […]
Check out the luxurious Mercedes GT 63
This is not a vehicle that lends itself to being incognito. If driving the 2026 Mercedes GT63, expect some serious gawkers. Besides its appealing, aggressive exterior styling – long hood, wide stance, distinctive grille, integrated quad tailpipes – it has the charismatic Mercedes AMG growl that one can easily hear. AMG is the high-performance division […]
Meet impressive new Subaru Forester hybrid
Its last full redesign was 11 years ago, so one can surmise Subaru was overdue in updating the popular Forester SUV. This year’s redesign addressed multiple areas, yet none were more significant than adding the 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid to the lineup. Although the gas-powered Forester has consistently been Subaru’s best-selling SUV, the new hybrid […]
A sporty SUV: meet the newest Kia Sportage
In the extremely competitive compact crossover SUV class, the Kia Sportage has managed to continually climb the ladder and be recognized among the leaders. The list of premiere compact SUVs is sizable. It includes longtime heavyweights – Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V – plus several highly regarded models like the Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-50, Mazda CX-5, […]
Grand Highlander similar to its predecessor
As the saying goes when gambling institutions can’t decipher a real difference between two opponents, this is a “pick’em” game. That’s what we’ve discovered regarding the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander and its predecessor, the Highlander. Take your pick, because the difference, including the sticker price, is miniscule. If you’ve loved the Highlander, there’s little doubt […]
Honda CR-V hybrid continues its reign
There’s been considerable speculation the venerable Honda CR-V has lost some of its appeal. Don’t believe the naysayers. For proof, check the sales figures. The coveted compact crossover SUV has sales between roughly 304,000 to 384,000 in 11 of the past 12 years. That one “down year” was 245,003 in 2022. However, the CR-V bounced […]