There’s always been a lot to admire regarding Mazda’s largest and most expensive SUV – the CX-9. It has continually gained in appeal over the years because it’s considered refined, stylish and delivers a nice blend of performance and fuel economy. It also has a reputation for being sporty and fun to drive. Maybe that […]
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Ioniq 5 excellent new electric SUV
There’s so much to like about the all-new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 that it’s hard to decide where to start. We expect the electric compact crossover sport utility vehicle to quickly rise in stature. It delivers on multiple fronts, possessing impressive driving dynamics, strong powertrains, solid technology, attractive styling, and spacious interior. One thing we […]
Lexus UX 250h offers fun drive
There are some major criticisms of the 2022 Lexus UX 250h, a subcompact luxury sport utility vehicle. Detractors say it has two primary deficiencies – it’s less practical (starting at around $34,300) from a cost standpoint and not very powerful. Critics say one can opt for a cheaper version of the UX 250h that they […]
New Genesis GV70 gets high marks
Genesis is the Hyundai luxury division that produced its first vehicle four years ago and currently has three impressive sedans and a pair of SUVs. The latest SUV was added this year – the 2022 Genesis GV70. The GV70’s big brother (GV80) was released a year ago. The two Genesis crossover SUVs have similarities, but […]
Toyota Tacoma still thriving
For more than two decades, the Toyota Tacoma has been a very popular alternative for shoppers who feel full-size trucks are just too big and too expensive. Debuting in 1995, sales almost immediately took off for the Tacoma. The past four years have been at an all-time high, exceeding sales of 239,000, including an all-time […]
New Lexus IS 500 – hear the roar
An engaging engine roar is an alluring sound that electrifies many car enthusiasts. With the roar as a lure, the new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport should attract buyers who love getting behind the wheel of a car that’s playing irresistible, sweet music to the ears. The IS 500 lets out a pleasing roar, […]
Genesis G80 lacks name recognition
It lacks the name recognition of its more established competitors, but the Genesis luxury brand unleashed by Hyundai in 2017 should not be overlooked. Our latest test drive with the 2022 Genesis G80 confirmed what we already knew: this is a well-crafted midsize luxury sedan. Yet what the G80 and the other four Genesis vehicles […]
Toyota Highlander hybrid smooth SUV
For some unknown reason, the other day I had an aging song continuously playing in my head – “Smooth Operator.” As is often the case, I have no idea how that mid-1980s song by Sade became my latest “earworm.” Yet it did for days. As I was mulling over the tune, the thought occurred to […]
Replay – Did Genesis SUV save Tiger Woods?
One year ago, golfer Tiger’s Woods had a near-fatal crash in the Genesis GV80, a courtesy SUV he was driving. Auto Writer Jeffrey Weidel was test driving the Genesis GV80 that day when he learned of the crash that nearly claimed the life of the famed golfer. Did the safety features of the 2021 Genesis […]
Hyundai Santa Fe continues offering value
Hyundai certainly can offer lots of variety if one zeroes in their sport utility vehicle search to the popular Santa Fe. Some shoppers might opt for the traditional gas-powered Santa Fe, a smart choice among midsize SUVs. Yet so are two other versions of the Santa Fe – the hybrid and the new plug-in hybrid […]