The redesign has been long overdue, so one must applaud Toyota for finally making significant changes to the venerable Sequoia SUV. The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is redesigned from the ground up. It has a more powerful turbo engine that helped increase towing capacity. It also comes with sharper exterior styling, a much-improved cabin, better fuel […]
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Volvo S60 Recharge offers plug-in hybrid
Although it debuted more than two decades ago, the Volvo S60 has never found a niche and has been lost in the midst of more heralded compact luxury sedans. In 2021, sales of the S60 dipped to 10,550. And that was far from the bottom. The official count for 2022 will likely be just under […]
Check out new Kia Sportage hybrid
There’s a lot going on with this year’s Kia Sportage. The modestly popular compact SUV has undergone an intriguing transformation. Not only is the completely redesigned Sportage exterior bigger and bolder, it also arrived with three different configurations – a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid join the lineup alongside the traditional gas-powered version that has […]
New Chevy Bolt EUV a gem
The folks at Chevrolet had success with the original version, so why not tweak it and see if it can duplicate that success? Some observers feel that’s exactly what Chevy is doing with its new electric SUV. The company watched sales reach an all-time high for the Bolt last year when it also debuted an […]
Kia Telluride receives high marks
Kia made a terrific calculation when it decided to manufacture a bigger SUV than its previously largest model – the Sorento. Debuting in 2019, the Telluride has been a major hit for the South Korean automaker. Many automotive expects label it the top three-row midsize SUV on the market today. The Telluride stands out due […]
Off-roading in Ford Bronco Raptor
This is one monstrous SUV than performs like a Jeep. In fact, the Ford Bronco Raptor resembles a big jeep, one that’s designed to compete head-to-head with the revered Jeep Wrangler. We sampled the revised Ford Bronco SUV a year ago and liked its rugged appeal. Yet the Raptor – 9.8 inches wider, 4.8 inches […]
New turbo engines for 2022 Range Rover
The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover is a wonderful SUV that offers luxury, style, performance and more. However, the elephant in the room is price. Any adaptation of the Range Rover is not cheap. It starts at approximately $94,000 and with a host of options added can rise to more than $215,000. The first-generation Land […]
Does Mustang still maintain mystique?
The Ford Mustang has truly been one of America’s iconic cars for the past 58 years. But sales indicate its popularity could be waning. One of America’s original muscle cars, sales of the Mustang hit a six-decade low of 52,414 in 2021. That marked the sixth straight year that Mustang sales has dropped. After 14 […]
Land Rover Defender an off-road gem
If off-roading is high on the list of appealing features, take note that the 2023 Land Rover Defender is considered one of the best off-road vehicles available today. Also of note is the price tag that comes with this luxury Land Rover. It starts out modestly at roughly $51,800, yet with lots of extras added […]
Meet the Toyota Corolla Cross
Practical is a great way to surmise the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, a new compact crossover sport utility vehicle. With a starting price of roughly $23,600 and fuel economy of 31-33 mph, it’s easy to locate the practical side of purchasing a Corolla Cross. It’s also safe, stylish, reliable, and has a generous list of […]