It only took this compact crossover SUV four years to earn its place among the top-tier of its class. Since cracking the 100,000 mark in U.S. sales four years after inception, the Mazda CX-5 hasn’t slipped back over the past decade. Last year the sales total reached 134,088. The numbers reveal the story – the […]
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Toyota RAV4 continues excellent sales
There’s no disputing that Americans love their compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and the good ones are also somewhat sporty. Judged by numbers alone, during the past decade the RAV4 has been the most popular compact SUV. It has historic sales of […]
Honda Civic hybrid extremely reliable
It has such a fine reputation that one could safely refer to the venerable Honda Civic as Mr. Reliable! I should know, my 1982 Civic traveled over 200,000 miles before I finally got another vehicle 16 years later. Historically, this longtime standout in the compact vehicle class has earned its reputation for being well made, […]
2025 Hyundai Kona remains reliable
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 […]
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 […]