This is small truck that’s worth considering. And not just because it happens to be the name of a Northern California beach town that we’ve enjoyed on multiple occasions. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a truck with a distinctive personality. It’s a compact four-door crew-cab that seats five passengers, possesses the driving dynamics of […]
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Prius still competent compact hybrid
There was a time when this energetic hybrid was seemingly everywhere. Introduced to the U.S. market in July 2000, sales of the Toyota Prius took off almost immediately. Sales exceeded 181,000 by 2007 and climbed to a high of 236,655 in 2012 as the Prius eventually became the all-time, top-selling hybrid. The Prius was a true […]
New Volvo electric SUV perplexing
If you’re a car owner who loves a minimalist approach, the new 2025 Volvo EX30 will suit those needs. Since we had no prior knowledge concerning the EX30, it was a frustrating initial introduction for just turning on the electric vehicle and a true mystery on how to turn it off. It required a YouTube […]
Mazda3 losing its mass appeal
We’ve been fans of the Mazda3 for a long time. It’s considered a very good car that’s attractive, fun to drive, and delivers good handling, all factors that combine to make it a standout in the compact sedan class. So, why does the Mzda3 cost less this year than in 2024? In a move that […]
Lexus TX 350 has strong in-house rival
Introduced a year ago, the 2025 Lexus TX 350 delivers luxury, technology and practicality, making it a solid choice among the class of three-row midsize SUVs. However, because they resemble each other so much, we wonder if it’s smarter to go with the Toyota Grand Highlander. The luxury TX 350 and the Grand Highlander share […]
Genesis GV70: luxury SUV at affordable price
Much like its parent company (Hyundai), luxury brand Genesis produces some high quality, standard vehicles at a modest sticker price. Want a bargain, practically any Genesis vehicle will almost certainly come up several thousand dollars less than its competition, which includes the likes of Mercedes, BMW and Porsche. The 2026 Genesis GV70 is a good […]
Honda Odyssey still major people mover
Not much has changed over the past three years with the Honda Odyssey. And frankly, it didn’t need altering. The 2025 Honda Odyssey still offers lots of endearing characteristics, namely tons of interior space, modern safety and technology features, nimble handling, strong V6 engine, and lots of convenience. Despite its upside, the Odyssey and all […]
Mazda CX-90 keeping its value
In only its second year of production, the Mazda CX-90 is earning quite the reputation as a superior three-row SUV. Its arrival led to the farewell two years ago of the popular Mazda CX-9. The new SUV is larger, faster, more comfortable and luxurious than the CX-9 and has a much larger third row of […]
Hyundai introduces Ioniq 9 EV
Hyundai remains adamant regarding its electric Ioniq brand, introducing another one several months ago. Check out the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, which the company began selling in May 2025. It’s an appealing large three-row electric SUV that might eventually become the top-selling Ioniq. One could say adding a new EV right now is risky business. […]
Luxurious Range Rover Plug-in Hybrid
It doesn’t take long to discover the 2025 Range Rover plug-in hybrid is a highly sophisticated SUV that typifies a luxury brand. The Range Rover can display its rugged side when taken off-road, but it’s the every-day driving that had us totally impressed. Weighing a massive 5,940 pounds, the Range Rover feels rather effortless to […]