Mazda has taken some heat regarding two SUVs that share many similarities. Head scratch if you must, because the reason for this is far from obvious. Mazda is recognized for making quality SUVs, there’s no disputing that. U.S. News & World Report rated Mazda the Best SUV Brand for 2024. However, many people question why […]
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Check out revamped Toyota Land Cruiser
The rumor regarding the demise of the venerable Toyota Land Cruiser was only partially true. Following a two-year absence in the U.S., the big SUV returned. It’s back, yet it’s certainly not the same. The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser arrived with a much-needed redesign. Back in the day (it debuted in 2005) it was a […]
Honda Ridgeline different kind of truck
Do we assume there’s something wrong because hardcore pickup folks don’t care for the Honda Ridgeline? What defines the Ridgeline and annoys traditional truck owners is it drives more like an SUV than a traditional truck. That’s because it’s built on a unibody design rather than a more traditional body-on-frame setup, and has a fully […]
Wonderful EV – Genesis Electric GV70
Even though the stylish 2024 Genesis Electric GV70 is classified as a compact SUV, it could easily be mistaken for a midsize. There’s lots to admire regarding the GV70 EV. It has a roomy interior and the cargo area is great for a small SUV. It’s exterior closely resembles the gas-powered GV70 – sweeping body […]
Volvo V60 Cross Country – not your Dad’s vintage wagon
Your dad’s classic station wagon from the 1960s and early 1970s disappeared for many decades, but has resurfaced in recent years. There’s no longer wood paneling or a tailgate that kids often dangerously sat on while the vehicle was being operated. The new breed of wagons possesses some modern flair, and yes, many of them […]
Check out Subaru Solterra EV
This electric compact SUV offers many fine qualities car shoppers are seeking. And the 2024 Subaru Solterra even has one additional trait that very few rivals can match. The sleek-looking Solterra has sophistication and also provides some toughness due to its ability to go off-roading. With an 8.3 ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive, the […]
Dodge Hornet closely resembles Tonale
These are certainly different times. Long identified as an American automobile company under the Chrysler flag, that’s no longer the case for Dodge, now a division of Stellantis, a multinational automotive manufacturing company with headquarters in the Netherlands. With that information in mind, it was no surprise the new 2024 Dodge Hornet is not manufactured […]
Redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger
The “new” Ranger isn’t all that new. However, the redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger is updated and improves on the previous version of this midsize truck. The Ranger redesign arrived with a bolder front-end styling that’s reminiscent of the larger Ford F-150. The ride and interior are more sophisticated, yet the Ranger still maintains its workhorse […]
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness off-road ready
Looking for improvement and more diversity, Subaru redesigned its small crossover SUV this year and added a more appealing off-road option. Welcome in the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, a rugged version of the popular Crosstrek that will make off-road excursions more adventurous with its many additions from the standard SUV. If price is an issue, […]
BMW XM offers tremendous performance
What are the upper limits of performance? One might assume the German auto manufacturer is trying to find out with the development of the 2024 BMW XM. How’s this for performance? The Red Label version of the XM was introduced this year. Buckle up tight in the Red Label because this plug-in hybrid, luxury SUV […]