Toyota enjoys huge sales numbers in the U.S. and one primary reason is the popularity of the Tacoma. Reportedly, half the midsize trucks sold in the U.S. are Tacoma models. It has remained the best-seller in its class for the last 14 years. For more than two decades, the Toyota Tacoma has been a very […]
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Genesis G70 remains anonymous
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it comes to the automobile that many people ultimately buy. The opinion here is the Genesis G70 suffers due to its brand name. Despite how it favorably matches up against established rivals like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A-4 and the BMW 3-series, sales are meager since the entry-level luxury […]
Honda Odyssey remains top minivan
Popularity has wanned and sales have dipped for the former all-star people hauler – the minivan. The minivan was a huge hit primarily for middle-aged housewives in the mid-1990s, and that trend continued into the new millennium. Although in subsequent years auto manufacturers kept rolling out new minivans equipped with more and more innovative, family-friendly […]
Two new engines for 2021 Mazda3
From this vantage point, the Mazda3 remains a great little vehicle. Yet sales figures paint another picture. Sales of the once popular compact sedan/hatchback have plummeted the past five years in the U.S. And this year will be the all-time worst with projected sales of roughly 35,000. The perky Mazda3, which debuted in 2004, had […]
New Toyota Supra sporty, fast
Want to purchase an extremely fast car at a relatively modest price? Then check out the Toyota Supra. For car buyers who have been around for a while, the Supra is not a new name. Toyota launched the original Supra as a high-performance version of its Celica in 1978. Toyota ended production 20 years later […]
Lexus LC 500 attractive sports car
From a visual standpoint, the Lexus LC 500 is stunning. This luxury sport coupe, which debuted in 2018, sits low and long, and the bright red colored model really enhances its visual appeal. An optional carbon fiber roof is another cool facet for this sleek sports car. Curved and muscular, the LC 500 rear end […]
Kia Telluride receives high marks
The folks at Kia waited quite a while, but finally made the decision to offer another SUV that’s longer and wider than its previously largest model – the Sorento. The Telluride debuted a year ago as a midsize SUV with a spacious and is very suitable for large families. It also offers solid technology and […]
Ford Ranger makes successful return
A top-selling truck for nearly three decades, the Ford Ranger was a major cash cow for the iconic American automaker. But when sales dramatically dipped to just over 19,000 in 2012, the mid-sized Ranger was pulled from the Ford lineup. At its pinnacle, the Ranger had exceeded sales of 200,000 or more 18 times since […]
Cadillac launches CT4 sedan
Once an American icon whose popularity lasted for half a century, Cadillac has been in decline for more than four decades. In 2018, Cadillac sadly watched as its U.S. luxury car market share dipped to a dismal 7 percent. That’s a sizable drop from 1980 when the brand’s share of the luxury market was 31 […]
Mustang’s calling card – Performance
Are “pony” cars still relevant? The answer is a resounding yes if one is discussing the Ford Mustang, the first true pony car that was immediately embraced for its brazen look and high performance. The Mustang has truly been one of America’s iconic cars for the past 56 years. Ford debuted the Mustang in 1964 […]