The major changes arrived a year ago for the Kona, a subcompact crossover SUV that has been well received since its debut roughly eight years ago. The 2025 Hyundai Kona has few changes this year, thanks to a complete redesign last year that corrected some of its weaker points. The new Kona has a modern […]
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Are Mini Cooper’s still cool?
The little car with the big personality has seen its popularity taking a hit the past few years. From 2011 to 2016, the Mini Cooper had sales between 52,000 and 66,500. Gradually those numbers have dwindled with the sales dipping under 10,000 in both 2022 and 2023. Has the Mini’s cute factor disappeared? Hoping to […]
Does BMW X2 lack overall appeal?
The most extraordinary thing we discovered regarding the 2024 BMW X2 was what can take place when the engine is off. Up to this point, we had not heard of the term car gaming. BMW is among several manufacturers who offer trendy car gaming when the vehicle is parked. Through the X2’s AirConsole app, the […]
2024 Range Rover provides substance
Considering its current status, it’s rather ironic the first-generation Land Rover Range Rover didn’t start out as luxury model. Introduced in 1970 by British Leyland, the Range Rover lacked sophistication. Was it luxurious? Hardly. The first Range Rovers were truly basic, offering vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed with a […]
Meet the Iconic Ford Mustang
Despite being a cherished American vehicle for six decades, the iconic Ford Mustang doesn’t appeal to everyone. Sales of the Mustang hit a six-decade low (44,322) in 2022, marking the seventh straight year that Mustang sales dropped. After 14 consecutive years of sales between 116,000 and 166,000, Mustang sales has failed to break the 100,000-mark […]
BMW X7 a large, luxurious SUV
The 2025 BMW X7 follows the company’s standard game plan for success. BMW has an enviable reputation for designing appealing vehicles that are powerful. Toss in luxury and comfort, and one can assume BMW regularly delivers the complete package. The X7 was introduced in 2019 and is the largest and most luxurious SUV in the […]
All Camry models now hybrids
Toyota has a clear message regarding one of its all-time popular vehicles. The company announced that starting with the early release of next year’s model, all Camrys are now hybrids, so there’s no reason for the differentiation any longer. Toyota says the decision to make all Camrys a hybrid is an “effort to provide electrification for […]
An intriguing plug-in hybrid – Volvo XC60
To simplify the brand, Volvo has removed the Recharge tag for its line of vehicles with an electric component, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It was a move designed to help customers distinguish between its electric and hybrid models, and to streamline its naming system. Volvo currently manufactures five full EVs and reportedly […]
Hyundai Tucson emerges as class leader
Introduced nearly 20 years ago, the Hyundai Tucson struggled to establish an identity for more than a decade. The compact crossover SUV class was dominated by the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, several Mazda models and the Ford Escape. Where was the Tucson situated? It was mired in the middle of the pack amongst many also-rans. […]
Check out Lexus NX 350h
Like many auto manufacturers, Lexus rarely gets criticized when it comes to offering a multitude of small SUVs, a class that’s grown enormously in popularity. We’ve driven many of those SUVs in the past decade, including a week with the 2024 Lexus NX 350h. The NX brand is a compact luxury crossover SUV that’s smaller […]