An overdue redesign three years ago might have saved the Toyota Sequoia from extinction. Dwindling sales hit an all-time low of 5,313 in 2022 for the full-size, truck-based SUV. The redesign came a year later and the results were significant as sales climbed to 26,186 in 2025, the most since 2008. Despite the all-around improvements, […]
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Equinox EV: affordable and efficient
It may not be on the radar of many electric vehicle shoppers looking for a deal, but it should be. The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is both affordable and efficient. It has an enviable starting price of approximately $35,100 and has excellent range, getting between 319 to 356 miles on a full charge. Although the […]
Sportage offers sporty plug-in hybrid
Despite the strong competition in its class, the Kia Sportage had record sales a year ago. And with the increased popularity of its plug-in model and rising gas prices a factor as well, it would come as no surprise if the Sportage enjoys another record-setting year. We’ve enjoyed driving the gas-powered Sportage in the past […]
BMW 760i offers fantastic performance
Admittedly, we can’t relate to buying a new, upscale BMW. And there’s one primary reason for that – it’s cost prohibitive. We are aware these aren’t the old days and now there are affordable BMW vehicles in our price range, like the roughly $40,000 one can pay for the228 Gran Coupe. But in our view, […]
Lucid Air performance-laden luxury sedan
Looking to take a long trip in an electric vehicle? Perhaps the 2026 Lucid Air is the way to travel. Haven’t heard of Lucid? Understandable. Founded by Tesla engineers, the California-based luxury EV manufacturer has been around since 2022 and thus far has produced two vehicles – the Lucid Air and the just released Lucid […]
Check out new Kia K4 hatchback
Introduced as a sedan a year ago, we sampled a different version one year later – the 2026 Kia K4 hatchback. Overall, we prefer the sportier hatchback, which offers roughly 8 more feet of cargo space even though it’s 11 inches shorter, making it easier to park and navigate in traffic. The additional $500 price […]
Forester delivers everything but performance
At or near the top of Subaru’s most popular vehicle list is the Forester. The midsize crossover SUV is characterized by its low cost, high value, car-like drive, roomy interior, and standard all-wheel drive that makes it suitable for mild off-roading. The 2026 Subaru Forester arrives with a few tweaks this year. It debuts the […]
Kia EV9 possesses several enviable qualities
Meet the 2026 Kia EV9, an all-electric SUV with three comfortable rows of seating and a range that tops out at 304 miles. And in our opinion, those two qualities are among a sizable list of positives that make the EV9 a viable option for folks seeking an affordable electric SUV that doesn’t require constant […]
BMW M5 Touring a classy wagon
Credit or blame the younger generation, but the propensity for wagons is on the rise. Once a staple for large families from the mid-1950s to the ‘70s, the station wagon was an original family hauler, a vehicle with three areas for passengers, even though some of them had a third row with no seating and […]
Dodge Charger Daytona first EV muscle car
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 […]