There’s nothing flashy regarding the 2002 Dodge Durango. It remains an SUV with a nod to the past. The latest version of the three-row Durango remains a workhorse that looks burly and sounds the part as well. It’s practically unrivaled in the midsize SUV class, thanks to its towing and hauling ability. The Durango is […]
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Ford Bronco experiencing strong rebirth
There’s little doubt that Ford is rather pleased with this “problem.” Due to its popularity, purchasing a 2022 Ford Bronco requires great patience. Don’t bother going to a dealership to purchase a Bronco because Ford can’t keep up with the demand. There’s a good chance you may not even see one, much less get a […]
Has Mini Cooper outgrown cute appeal?
Two decades ago, the Mini Cooper was undraped and car buyers were enthralled by its funky, fashionable look. It was the rare front-wheel drive subcompact that was more focused on being sporty and cute than making fuel efficiency its calling card. The British-based car, made by the BMW Group, was trendy and innovative, right down […]
Is Grand Wagoneer really a Jeep?
These two behemoth, full-size sport utility vehicles are a product of Jeep. So, why is there not a single Jeep badge to be found on either one? There’s nothing on the hood, tailgate, dash or steering wheel. Even the owner’s manual and window sticker are devoid of the name Jeep. While Jeep has clearly created […]
Historic SUV king – Ford Explorer
In the 1990s, Americans became enamored with the new rough and tumble sport utility vehicle. And none was more popular than the Ford Explorer. Introduced in 1990, Ford sold 159,626 that first year and by 1994 it was the ninth best-selling vehicle in the U.S. In a five-year period from 1998 to 2002, the Explorer […]
Mitsubishi Outlander gets cool makeover
Forget about the many negative things that might have been written in the past about the Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks in part to Mitsubishi’s partnership with Nissan and Renault, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is probably as good as it gets since making its 2002 debut as a compact sport utility vehicle. There was no 2021 Outlander […]
Ford’s new plug-in hybrid Escape
Ford is now offering lots of diversity when it comes to purchasing the popular Escape. An SUV with a strong history of success, the Escape arrived in 2020 with a redesign and the addition of a hybrid version Ford was also supposed to add a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) last year, but for a variety of […]
Lexus RX 450 hybrid lacks performance
There are many positive aspects concerning the Lexus RX 450 hybrid, yet it’s unavoidable to not shine a light on the elephant in the room – performance. This luxury mid-size sport utility vehicle underperforms when compared to its speedier rivals like the hybrid version of the Acura MDX, BMW X3 and the Audi Q5. The […]
Fuel economy a plus for RAV4 Hybrid
It’s one of the biggest sport utility vehicles in the compact class. And every time we drive one, we swear it looks more like a midsize SUV. Make no mistake, the Toyota RAV4 is considered among the elite “big guys” in the compact SUV field. It’s been jockeying for supremacy with the Honda CR-V for […]
New Honda Civic hatchback spacious
Closing in on its 50th anniversary, the Honda Civic has a glorious history as one the standard-bearers for vehicles worldwide. It was introduced in 1973 with sales of 32,575 – still it’s worst sales year ever. The venerable Civic has recorded U.S. sales of 200,000-plus the past 32 years (1990-2021), including a high 377,286 in […]