Volvo has definitely entered the electric age, offering a number of vehicles that don’t operate with a traditional combustion engine. The Swedish automotive company uses the Recharge label as the designated name for all its cars with any type of electric charging system, including fully electric and plug in hybrid powertrains. One of those vehicles […]
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Camry Hybrid excels in fuel economy
Sometimes, there’s no need to tamper with success. The 2023 Toyota Camry hybrid is a good example, arriving with no major changes this year, other than offering a new trim model in the SE Nightshade Edition. From the very start, the Toyota Camry has been a standout in the company’s vast lineup of vehicles. It […]
Genesis debuts electric GV60
The Genesis shift to electric vehicles is underway. Taking its cues from parent company Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai and Kia, Genesis has an ambitious goal of going completely electric by 2025. The initial offering is the well-conceived 2023 Genesis GV60, an electric compact crossover SUV. This year Genesis is also introducing the electrified […]
Mazda CX-5 a top small SUV
The Mazda CX-5 has been a very reliable SUV since its inception in 2012. It only took the compact SUV four years to reach the six-figure sales mark and it hasn’t dripped below that level ever since. Last year the sales total was 151,594. The numbers tell the story for the CX-5 that has risen […]
Hyundai Elantra hybrid major gas saver
For those enamored with fuel economy and trying to save a buck, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid is worth a good look. Considering today’s gas prices, all car buyers want less trips to the pumps. And that’s where the latest version of the fuel-sipping Elantra hybrid can shine. Only the 2023 Toyota Prius that averages […]
Quality luxury sedan – Lexus ES 350
Now in its seventh generation, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 is a midsize luxury sedan that’s always been a solid product for the Japanese automaker, evidenced by its 33 years of longevity. While the ES has never generated tremendous sales, it has been a steady producer for Lexus since it was first introduced in 1990, […]
Redesign for Honda Pilot
When it comes to midsize SUVs, the Honda Pilot has always been among the top choices. Although the competition has increased in recent years – most notably the Kia Telluride and its virtual twin, the Hyundai Palisades – the reliable and well-rounded Pilot has remained in the upper echelon for families seeking a three-row midsize […]
Honda Pilot gets redesign
When it comes to midsize SUVs, the Honda Pilot has always been among the top choices. Although the competition has increased in recent years – most notably the Kia Telluride and its virtual twin, the Hyundai Palisades – the reliable and well-rounded Pilot has remained in the upper echelon for families seeking a three-row midsize […]
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 […]